Joseph Smith
Joseph Paul Smith is a seasoned trial attorney and certified mediator serving clients throughout Northwest Arkansas. With more than two decades of legal experience, Mr. Smith represents individuals, families, and businesses in a broad range of civil and criminal matters, combining practical judgment with courtroom advocacy.
Mr. Smith’s practice spans civil litigation, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, real estate disputes, and business matters. He has extensive experience handling contested cases from initial filing through trial and appeal, and he regularly appears in circuit courts across the region. In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Smith is a court-certified mediator in civil, domestic relations, and probate matters, assisting parties in resolving disputes efficiently and effectively outside of trial when appropriate.
Mr. Smith is known for his pragmatic, client-focused approach. Drawing on his background in both business and law, he works closely with clients to develop strategies that account not only for legal risk, but also for financial and practical realities.
Education
Juris Doctor, University of Arkansas School of Law
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Webster University
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), College of Santa Fe
Admissions
State of New Mexico
State of Arkansas
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Mr. Smith is a Certified Mediator through the Arkansas Judiciary, with certifications in:
Civil (CV)
Domestic Relations (DR)
Probate (PR)
He regularly serves as a neutral mediator, helping parties reach resolution in complex and emotionally charged disputes.
Representative Appellate Cases
Mr. Smith has represented clients before the Arkansas appellate courts in a variety of matters, including family law, civil litigation, and criminal cases. Representative cases include:
Criminal appeal addressing evidentiary and sufficiency issues.
Swindle v. Southern Farm Bureau Casualty Insurance Co., 2015 Ark. 241 | Successful appeal as to proper use of sanctions under Rule 11
Cervantez v. Segovia, 2022 Ark. App. 408, 653 S.W.3d 544 | Successful appeal resulting in reversal and dismissal in an adoption matter involving parental consent.
Sanchez v. Weeks, 2021 Ark. App. 493 | Representation of appellee in a domestic relations dispute involving finality of orders and appellate jurisdiction.
Sanchez v. Weeks, 2023 Ark. App. | Continued representation in related domestic litigation on subsequent appeal.
Harrison v. State, 2025 Ark. App. 610
Community Involvement
Member, Arkansas Bar Association
Certified Mediator, Arkansas Judiciary ADR Program
If you are in need of legal assistance, no matter what area of the law, Rojas Smith Attorneys can help. We have extensive experience representing clients throughout Arkansas.
If we cannot help you, we will help you find someone who can.
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