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At the Smith Martella Law Group, LLC, David Martella and Raquel Smith, are lawyers with decades of experience offering aggressive and careful representation of individuals, not corporations or insurance companies. Although most of our clients are everyday, hard-working folks, for nearly thirty years, have been hired by, and referred cases by, judges, lawyers, politicians, television/movie personalities, police officers, courthouse personnel and others. Whether handling criminal cases, representing people accused of DUI and other traffic offenses, or representing clients with personal injury cases, our firm develops a personalized legal strategy for our clients.  Licensed to practice law in Maryland we also have been called upon to handle cases in other jurisdictions. However, the bulk of our practice is handled locally throughout the State of Maryland. Some of the main areas that we serve in Maryland include: Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Frederick County, Howard County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, and Anne Arundel County.

Please call our attorneys today to discuss all of your legal needs. Day or night seven (7) days per week; we want to help you.

Client Reviews

Raquel Smith is an excellent lawyer. I was scared about my situation but after I spoke with her about my case, she made me feel reassured to have a lawyer of her skill level by my side. She's very responsive and handled my case very well. I got an even better outcome than I had hoped for. At court...

Client Google Review - April 2025

I can’t thank Raquel Smith enough for her outstanding representation in my case. From our very first meeting. She was honest, knowledgeable, and incredibly reassuring. What could have been a stressful and overwhelming experience was made manageable thanks to her expertise and guidance every step of...

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Mr. David solved my legal problem quickly and efficiently. I could not have hoped for a better result. He thoroughly reviewed all the evidence in my case and prepared an exceptional strategy that ultimately led to my victory in court. His preparation was remarkable. He has represented friends and...

Client review - December 2025

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  2. 2 Over 60 Years of Combined Experience
  3. 3 Former Maryland Assistant State's Attorneys
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