About

Donna Person Smith

Donna Person Smith is the owner of Sterling Law. Ms. Person Smith has over 20 years experience as a criminal defense attorney. Ms. Person-Smith has been in private practice in the State of Washington since 1994 and has personally handled thousands of criminal cases. She previously served as the Auburn Public Defender for a period of seven (7) years from January 1st, 1999, until December 31st, 2005. Ms. Person Smith graduated cum laude from Tulane Law School. As the owner and senior attorney, she manages all staff in their duties. Ms. Person Smith has argued before the Washington State Court of Appeals, and appears regularly in Washington State Superior Courts, District Courts and Municipal Courts.

Sterling Law takes pride in being knowledgeable about the law and any possible defenses (either factual or technical). At Sterling Law, we provide you with Your Best Defense!

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

• Member of the Washington State Bar Association
• Member of the Louisiana State Bar Association (Inactive)
• Member of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
• Member Washington Defender Association
• Member Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member of the American Bar Association