Stephen completed his bachelor’s degree at Florida State University in 2002, and it was while working towards this degree that he had the privilege of finding a mentor in a lawyer who owned his own firm. It was this experience which helped Stephen solidify his decision to pursue and develop a love for the law and the great power it provided to help those in need. He attained his law degree at Florida Coastal School of Law in 2008 and from that time forward, Stephen had a vision of building a private practice to provide quality legal services to the Jacksonville community and did so—the Law Offices of Stephen A. Smith.

Well known as a compassionate but tough attorney Stephen A. Smith has successfully resolved numerous cases. His core values are strength, advocacy and service.

• Strength: The Law Offices of Stephen A. Smith understands that when you are at a moment of weakness, you need your attorney with strength to be a force for your rights in a case. We will fight for you.

• Advocacy: When you feel lost in the complicated web of legal processes, the Law Offices of Stephen A. Smith understands you need a lawyer well-versed in advocacy to support and properly counsel you of your rights and responsibilities in a case and zealously advocate your position throughout the legal process.

• Service: All too often, we encounter clients who have left another firm and hired us because they felt like just another number and faceless case. At the Law Offices of Stephen A. Smith, we understand that all people are deserving of equal respect, attention, and dedication to their case. We will provide you with personalized, quality legal service and care. Dedicated to community service, Stephen A. Smith served on the Florida Bar Law Related Education Committee, 2013-2016, as the president of the D.W. Perkins Bar Association, 2014-2015, and is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He also served as Chair of the Fourth Circuit (4D) Grievance Committee, 2016-2019. Stephen continues to hone his craft and has completed numerous hours of research, continuing legal education and participated in conferences in an effort to enhance and remain cutting edge in his litigation techniques and concepts.