Patrick C. Smith

* Representation of Children and Adults with Autism, Learning and Developmental Disabilities, ADD or ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, and all other needs. * Civil Rights Litigation under 42 USC 1983 (Education and Government Misconduct) Patrick S. Smith has experience representing high profile clients including celebrities and person thrust into the spotlight by the filing of charges.  Confidentiality is key in these cases.  Dealing with the media is crucial to avoid unwanted publicity.  The goal is to resolve the case in the best interests of the client addressing media inquiries in the best interests of the client and avoiding any unnecessary media scrutiny. Our firm devotes a portion of its practice to the representation of families who have needs related to special education, general education, and the representation of children and adults who find themselves facing the unfortunate prospect of expulsion and/or juvenile or adult criminal charges. We also represent children with Special Needs (Autism and other Developmental Disabilities) who have issues with their School Districts and the Regional Centers.  The Regional Centers are charged with finding services for those with Autism, Seizure Disorders (e.g., Epilepsy), Cerebral Palsy,  Mental Retardation/Intellectual Disabilities, and conditions requiring similar services. Counsel also represents adults in misdemeanor as well as complex felony criminal defense litigation in the state and federal courts.  Counsel has extensive experience in representing adults and juveniles who are arrested for alleged crimes under state and federal law.