My mission is to help people that are trapped in the criminal system. Practicing in this area can be draining, but it is also very rewarding. Criminal defense attorneys guard the constitutional rights of everyone. If we allow the guilty to be punished without a good fight, the innocent will be wrongfully incarcerated. Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy. Proverbs 31:8-9. Doctor of Ministry degree, 2012  United Theological Seminary AWARDS The National Black Lawyers Top 100 National Black Lawyers 2020. WORK EXPERIENCE Attorney Gloria L. Smith, Attorney & Counselor at Law LLC 2014 - Present. ASSOCIATIONS National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers EDUCATION United Theological Seminary D.Min 2012 Northern Kentucky University, Salmon P. Chase College of Law J.D. 1993 University of Alaska - Anchorage B.A. Economics 1986 LEGAL CASES State v. Ngaka Reversed and Remanded State v. Derek Myers Reversed