Cassidy Smith

Cassidy Smith is a criminal defense attorney at Lassiter & Cassinelli in Little Rock, Arkansas. She represents people facing allegations ranging from traffic citations to serious felony and murder charges. Her work includes trial-level defense, appeals, and post-conviction proceedings. She approaches criminal cases with detailed preparation, clear communication, and an emphasis on protecting the legal rights of individuals facing the justice system.

Cassidy earned her J.D. from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law. She previously received a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Central Arkansas, graduating magna cum laude. Her undergraduate concentration was Application Development. During law school, she completed a legal externship with the Arkansas Public Defender Commission’s Capital, Conflicts, and Appellate Office and clerked with criminal defense firms.

Cassidy has participated as second chair in jury trials that ended in acquittals. Her experience covers criminal case preparation, negotiations with prosecutors, courtroom advocacy, appellate work, and post-conviction issues. Her law school externship introduced her to cases involving capital murder allegations and the death penalty. Her technology-related education complements her approach to reviewing evidence, organizing case materials, and evaluating defense strategies.

Cassidy Smith is admitted to the Arkansas and Texas bars and the US District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas. Her professional affiliations include the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and Pulaski County Bar Association. She emphasizes thorough case assessment and consistent client communication while working to present meaningful defenses in serious criminal matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Lassiter & Cassinelli
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, Arkansas Association of Women Lawyers
• Member, Pulaski County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Arkansas
• Texas

Education

• University of Arkansas at Little Rock, William H. Bowen School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Central Arkansas
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems Magna Cum Laude

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