Danielle Binta Smith, Criminal Defense Attorney in Grand Prairie, Texas
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury
Grand Prairie, TX
Practicing criminal defense in Grand Prairie since 1998.
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Danielle Binta Smith is an attorney based in Grand Prairie, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury. Danielle has over 28 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Grand Prairie, TX
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · Immigration · Personal Injury
- Handles Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury matters from Grand Prairie, TX.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Danielle Binta Smith: Danielle Binta Smith is an attorney based in Grand Prairie, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury. Danielle has over 28 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Danielle takes on
Danielle concentrates on criminal defense, immigration, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Danielle handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Criminal Defense
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Personal Injury
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Criminal Defense cases in Grand Prairie, Texas
Danielle takes criminal defense matters in Grand Prairie, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danielle agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Grand Prairie, Texas
Danielle takes immigration matters in Grand Prairie, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danielle agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Grand Prairie, Texas
Danielle takes personal injury matters in Grand Prairie, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Danielle agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Danielle Binta Smith — criminal defense lawyer in Grand Prairie
Danielle Binta Smith is an attorney based in Grand Prairie, TX. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense, Immigration, and Personal Injury. Danielle has over 28 years of legal experience.
Mr. Danielle Binta Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal, personal injury, immigration. Danielle Binta has been licensed for 28 years. Danielle Binta practices in Grand Prairie, TX.
How Danielle handles criminal defense matters
Mr. Danielle Binta Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal, personal injury, immigration. Danielle Binta has been licensed for 28 years. Danielle Binta practices in Grand Prairie, TX.
The kind of cases Danielle takes
Danielle reviews new inquiries case-by-case for criminal defense, immigration, and personal injury matters in Grand Prairie and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Texas Wesleyan University
J.D. · 1997
Jurisdictions
Danielle's state bar admissions
Oregon
2011 · ACTIVE
Texas Texas Eastern
1998 · ACTIVE
Danielle studied at J.D. in Texas Wesleyan University.
Law school and academic background
Danielle completed J.D. in Texas Wesleyan University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Danielle runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Danielle Binta Smith's office in Grand Prairie
Danielle's primary office is at 2100 N Highway 360 Ste 709A, Grand Prairie, TX, 75050-1028. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Danielle Binta Smith — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new criminal defense attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Danielle usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Danielle charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danielle's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Danielle will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a criminal defense attorney in Grand Prairie, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many criminal defense matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Danielle
Danielle discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in criminal defense practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every criminal defense matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Danielle confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Danielle's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many criminal defense practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Danielle Binta Smith
How much does it cost to hire Danielle for a criminal defense case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Danielle walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Danielle offer a free consultation?
Danielle charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Danielle's office. Some criminal defense attorneys offer free consults — check Danielle's current terms during booking.
How long do criminal defense cases in Texas typically take?
Simple criminal defense matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Danielle gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Danielle take my case if I'm outside Grand Prairie?
Danielle is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Danielle will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Danielle?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Danielle will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Danielle accepting new criminal defense clients right now?
Danielle's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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