The attorneys at Jasper Smith Olson P.C. have more than 30 years legal experience handling complex and sensitive cases.
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Our attorneys are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to our clients. We understand that, when you are charged with a crime or violation, you are also fighting for your family, job, reputation, livelihood and freedom. We will do everything we can to ensure that your rights are protected, your interests are safeguarded, and that you receive the best possible representation.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Homicide
- Self Defense
- Assaults
- DUI
- Drug Crimes
- Fish and Game Violations
- Sex Crimes
- Theft/Robbery/Burglary
- Probation Violations
- Traffic Offenses
- Juvenile Offenses
Additional Practice Areas:
- Personal Injury
- Employment Disputes
- Commercial Litigation
Our attorneys have experience working in all of the courts of Montana and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as the United States Supreme Court.
We have the experience and expertise to assist you through the most difficult of times. Please give us the opportunity to sit down with you and hear your side of the story. We look forward to meeting with you in person to give you an understanding of who we are and how we are committed to helping you and your family in obtaining the best possible result. We know that after having the chance to meet us, you will understand our commitment to you and your case as well as our desire to see it through to the end.
If you or a loved one needs the help of an experienced Missoula, Montana Criminal Defense lawyer, call Cindy Smith today at 866-626-3189, or complete the contact form provided on this site to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Profiles
MEMBERS OF THE FIRM:
Attorney Lance P. Jasper
Practice Areas:
- Criminal Defense
- Personal Injury
Jurisdictions Licensed In:
- Montana State and Federal Courts
- Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Tribal Court
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted To The Bar:
- 1999
Education:
- Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 1999
- University of Montana, B.S., Finance, 1996
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of Montana
- Montana Trial Lawyers Association
- Montana Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Designated Counsel, Armed Citizens’ Legal Defense Network
Attorney Katie Olson

Practice Areas:
- Criminal Defense
- Personal Injury
Jurisdictions Licensed In:
- Montana State and Federal Courts
- Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Tribal Court
Admitted To The Bar:
- 2006
Education:
- University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 2006
- University of Montana, B.A., Liberal Arts/Spanish, 2001
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of Montana
- Montana Trial Lawyers Association
- Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- ACLU Vern Klingman Award, 2007
Foreign Languages Spoken:
- Spanish
Attorney Cynthia K. Smith

Practice Areas:
- Criminal Defense
- Personal Injury
- Employment Law
Jurisdictions Licensed In:
- Montana State and Federal Courts
- Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Tribal Court
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- United States Supreme Court
Admitted To The Bar:
- 1990
Education:
- University of Montana School of Law, J.D., 1990
- University of Montana, B.A., Political Science, 1987
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
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State Bar of Montana
- President, 2009-2010
- Member, Board of Trustees, 1987-2008
- Past Chair, Ethics Committee
- Past Chair, Judicial Relations Committee
- Member, Ethics Committee
- Member, Professionalism Committee
- Recipient, Distinguished Service Award
- Montana Trial Lawyers Association
- American Association for Justice
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American Bar Association
- Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- Martindale Hubbell A-V Rated
- Super Lawyers, 2011
- AVVO, Rated “Superb”
- Graduate of Gerry Spence’s Trial Lawyers College, 2004
The firm has obtained acquittals and dismissals in homicide and attempted homicide cases, dismissals and expungements of records in cases with false allegations of child abuse and incest, dismissals in fish and game violation cases, and many successful resolutions of other criminal charges, including DUI’s.

