Shea R. Smith

Criminal Defense Attorney Serving Louisiana

Shea Randall Smith is the Supervising Criminal Attorney at Rozas Law Firm and has dedicated his legal career to criminal defense since beginning practice in 2005. Raised in Houston and Baton Rouge, Shea brings extensive experience and a strong commitment to advocating for individuals facing criminal charges.

Shea earned his undergraduate degree in Social Studies Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette before earning his law degree from Southern University Law Center.

A Career Focused on Criminal Defense

After law school, Shea served as a Law Clerk with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, where his work focused on criminal justice issues. That experience provided an early foundation for his continued focus on criminal law and advocacy.

Today, as supervising criminal attorney at Rozas Law Firm, Shea represents clients facing criminal legal challenges and works to provide strong courtroom advocacy when the stakes are high.

Practice Areas

• Criminal defense
• Criminal justice matters

Courtroom Advocacy and Federal Experience

Shea is particularly passionate about presenting compelling arguments to juries. For him, one of the most meaningful parts of practicing criminal defense is having the opportunity to advocate for clients who may have been wrongfully accused and help them pursue justice.

He is admitted to practice in all federal district courts in Louisiana, providing him with experience representing clients in both state and federal legal matters.

Commitment to Clients and Justice

Shea believes the criminal justice system can fail vulnerable individuals, which motivates his commitment to advocating for clients who need a strong voice. He finds the most rewarding aspect of his work in helping clients pursue justice and regain control of their lives.

Education and Legal Background

Shea earned his degree in Social Studies Education from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

He earned his Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, where he served as President of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society.

After graduating from law school, Shea gained additional legal experience through his work with the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office.

Bar Admissions and Professional Memberships

Shea is admitted to practice in:

• All federal district courts in Louisiana:
  • Eastern District of Louisiana
  • Middle District of Louisiana
  • Western District of Louisiana

He is a member of:

• Louisiana State Bar Association
• Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Serving Criminal Defense Clients Through Rozas Law Firm

As Supervising Criminal Attorney at Rozas Law Firm, Shea Randall Smith continues to focus his career on criminal defense and courtroom advocacy. His experience, federal court admissions, and commitment to protecting the rights of vulnerable clients make him an important part of the firm’s criminal defense team.