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Accident. Injury. Immigration.
Who We Are — Excelling in Accident Injury and Immigration Cases
With over sixty years of combined experience working in the great state of Arizona, Smith Alston Darner & Lee has planted a strong connection with the people of this community. By specializing in accident injury and immigration cases, we work with integrity to represent our clients, no matter the situation.
We are a bilingual law firm with a strong legal team. If you’re looking for an accident injury lawyer, we are here to get your case started. If you’re struggling through the immigration system and looking for someone who can help you navigate the complex system, call us today.
“We are so glad that we turned to Smith Alston after our car was totaled. They dealt with the insurance company and helped us out so much!“
Katie S.
“Mr. Smith is one of the nicest human beings I’ve ever met. His integrity and values are next to the stars.“
Ruth P.
Our Recent Settlements
Proudly serving the Spanish speaking community.
Practice Areas
Providing legal services for accident injury cases and those seeking immigration assistance.
Car Accident
Have you been hurt in an auto accident? Insurance may not be the only choice you have.
Truck Accident
Have you been injured in a truck accident? You might be entitled to additional compensation.
Motorcycle Accident
Involved in a motorcycle accident? Contact Smith & Alston to get the compensation you deserve.
Wrongful Death
If you have lost a loved one in a wrongful death accident contact Smith & Alston for legal support.
Workplace Injuries
Have you been injured on the job? Worker’s compensation may not be your only option. Contact us today.
Burn Injuries
Burn injuries can cause deep pain and suffering. Learn how you can recover damages for your injuries.
Let Us Fight For You — Here’s Why
Honesty. Integrity. Dedication to justice. Our promise to all of our clients is that we will be transparent, upfront, and diligent in working their case. When you call our law firm, your first consultation will be with an attorney. Most law firms will send an intake assistant, paralegal, or legal assistant to meet with you. We offer a personal intake meeting with one of our experienced and knowledgeable attorneys. We like to meet our clients upfront and we’ll personally meet with you to go through the specific circumstances of your case. Here’s why you want to choose us as your legal representation:
- Free consultations on accident cases
- The first consultation is directly with your attorney
- Honesty and transparency in every aspect of your case
- No attorneys’ fees unless we win the settlement
- Decades of legal experience
- A comprehensive approach to every case
- We speak Spanish
Focus on Your Recovery While We Fight For Your Case
If you’ve suffered an injury—whether in car accident, at work, a place of business, school, or other—you will likely find yourself in pain, discomfort, and struggling with lost income. All of this can be quite taxing and stressful. This is why it’s important to seek professional advice and work with a legal team that will take care of the insurance companies or legal jargon, so you can focus on your recovery and getting your life back together.
Navigate the Immigration System With the Right Guide
Spencer Lee, our immigration attorney, specializes in difficult and complex cases within the immigration system. He will be upfront and honest about your case and ensure that you are not going around in circles, endlessly frustrated with lack of progress. He knows the immigration system and laws inside and out and will help you navigate this complex system.
Meet Smith, Alston, Darner & Lee — Mesa’s Immigration & Accident Injury Law Powerhouse
All of the attorneys in Smith Alston Darner & Lee have a history together. We’ve been working together for years, some of us while we were in law school. All of us take ethical standards of law very seriously and we practice it with utmost dedication.
Ken Smith — Personal Injury Lawyer
Kenneth “Patricio” Smith is the Founder and Managing Partner of Smith Alston Darner & Lee. He’s been practicing law in Arizona since 1985. He also speaks fluent Spanish and is one of the most recognized and respected attorneys in the Hispanic Community in Phoenix, Arizona.
Ken provides expert political advice and arranges media contacts for local, state, and federal candidates who are seeking the votes and financial support of the Hispanic Community. Over the last 25 years, Ken has been interviewed many times by local Spanish radio and television stations as well as local Hispanic newspapers.
John M. Alston — Personal Injury Lawyer
John Alston is a partner with Smith Alston Darner & Lee. Mr. Alston received a Bachelor of Science in Management from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. After graduating, he attended Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas, and then returned to Arizona to actively practice law.
Mr. Alston was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 2005. He is admitted to practice in the Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court of Arizona. Mr. Alston is a member of the Arizona Association for Justice/Arizona Trial Lawyers Association. Mr. Alston speaks Spanish and Portuguese.
Jonathan Darner — Personal Injury Lawyer
Jonathan “JD” Darner has been working with Smith Alston Darner & Lee for nearly a decade and handles various types of injury cases. Mr. Darner graduated from the prestigious Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Mr. Darner served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Maracaibo, Venezuela. There, he learned Spanish and developed a love for the Latin people and their culture.
Spencer Lee — Immigration Attorney
Spencer Lee is admitted to practice before the Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Arizona Federal District Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has successfully defended cases at the trial and appellate levels of the administrative immigration court system.
Kenneth Smith — Associate Attorney
Kenneth (“K.C.”) Smith is an associate attorney at Smith, Alston, Darner, & Lee. He currently handles personal injury claims and previously handled immigration litigation.
Mr. Smith is admitted to the State Bar of Arizona and New Mexico. Mr. Smith learned Spanish and a love for the Latin Community while serving a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Santiago, Chile.
Your Trusted Personal Injury Lawyer — Call Us Today for a Same Day Consultation
We are ready to serve you. If you have a possible accident injury case or immigration case, give us a call for a same-day consultation. Our consultations for accident injury cases are free. If you are unable to travel because of your injury or damaged vehicle, we will go to you. Let us know where we can meet you.
Contact Arizona’s Top Personal Injury and Immigration Attorneys
We can work with you to seek compensation in a Mesa personal injury case after sustaining serious injuries in an accident caused by another party. And if you are working towards getting asylum or becoming a U.S citizen, we can expertly assist you through the process. Give us a call at (602) 892-5000 or contact us online to arrange your FREE consultation with a Mesa accident injury attorney or immigration lawyer.
