Suzanne Smith
Attorney
Suzanne comes from a family legal tradition, following her uncle and grandfather, both attorneys, into the field. Her devotion to criminal law started before law school, working as a legal intern in the Erie County Public Defender's Office. After being admitted to the PA Bar in 1992, she clerked for Judge John C. Uhler in York County, then joined the York County Public Defender's Office in 1993, where she handled everything from misdemeanor to felony to death penalty trials, eventually rising to First Assistant Public Defender, supervising and training junior attorneys. She also taught law classes at York College.
You can contact Suzanne directly by emailing her at suzannesennetts@gmail.com or visiting her companion website, www.pennsylvaniapardons.com
You can contact Suzanne directly by emailing her at suzannesennetts@gmail.com or visiting her companion website, www.pennsylvaniapardons.com
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
Pardons & Expungements
Protection From Abuse (Plaintiff or Defendant)
Witness Representation
Education & Experience
J.D. — University of Dayton School of Law (1992), top third of her class
B.A., English (minor in Philosophy of Law) — St. Bonaventure University (1989), cum laude
Law Clerk, Judge John C. Uhler, York County (1992–1993)
York County Public Defender’s Office (1993–2004), rising to First Assistant Public Defender
Kearney & Marshall after 11 years at the Public Defender’s Office (2004)
Joined Fresh Start Law, PLLC (2023)
Honors & Associations
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell® (2019)
York County Bar Foundation Pro Bono Award (multiple years)
Middle District Bankruptcy Bar Association, Member (2008–Present)
Middle District Bankruptcy Bar Association, Board of Directors (2018–2021)
