Jacob R. Smets is an Arizona native. Originally from the Phoenix area, he attended undergraduate at Northern Arizona University (NAU), graduating early with two Bachelor of Science Degrees and a minor. During his time at NAU he also played ice hockey for the NAU Ice Hockey.
After graduating early from NAU and taking a semester to work in sales and technology in Phoenix, Jacob attended the University of South Dakota School of Law (USD) in Vermillion, South Dakota, graduating in 2018. Throughout law school, Jacob was active in numerous extracurricular activities, including Trial Team, Environmental Law Society Committee, Habitat for Humanity house building, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) – Iowa, RD HURD Family Law Practicum, Veteran's Legal Education Group, while also completing the Veteran's Black Hills 14th Annual Marathon and holding down three jobs.
After graduation, he was able to return to Flagstaff, getting a job working as a criminal defense attorney with Glazer Hammond, PLLC, which has now grown into Glazer, Hammond, Ruben, & Smets PLLC. Jacob keeps himself busy out of office as well. Currently, he is the head coach and limited general manager with the NAU Ice Hockey team, while also playing hockey in his own league and regularly engaging in Spartan Races throughout the southwest. Jacob is a member of the Arizona State Bar, the Coconino County Bar Association, the Federal District Court of Arizona, and is a board member of multiple non-profit organizations.
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- Jacob Smets gave extraordinary representation in my misdemeanor case against the Coconino County Prosecution office. Mr. Smets preformed professionally and to the highest standards every step of the way from the beginning of presentation of the case to him after charges were brought through trial...
- The firm and Mr. Smets represented me for a difficult case and I was able to see favorable results and benefitted from their defense. I am extremely grateful for the representation and help of Mr. Smets. He was professional, knowledgeable, and understanding and I would recommend the firm to anyon...
- Melissa, Jake and Morgan are extremely professional and on top of communication. You can tell that the team is committed to providing you with the best defense possible and to find the most favorable result possible. Thank you so much for helping me with my traffic case!
- I cannot thank Glazer Hammond and Smets enough for the life-changing support they provided during my legal battle. Before they took on my case, I felt utterly hopeless and overwhelmed. But from the moment I met Jacob Smets, everything changed. His expertise, dedication, and unwavering belief in m...
- There is a special place in Heaven for attorney Jacob Smets. I called him after my boyfriend was arrested and his mother and I were trying to figure out our next steps. I probably talked to at least 20 different people that day alone to try and untangle the mess my boyfriend was caught in, includ...
- Fantastic firm with outstanding and amazing professionals. Amazing and hardworking individuals with the level of care and service provided. Mr. Smets and Ms. Deweese, particularly, went above and beyond to take care of me. Would highly recommend this firm for any issue.
- After being served an Injunction Against Harassment I did a google search and found a law firm that had an excellent rating. I spoke briefly with attorney Jacob Smets and hired him over the phone.Attorney Smets said relax and don't worry I'll handle everything from start to finish, attorney Smets...
- Jacob Smets gave extraordinary representation in my misdemeanor case against the Coconino County Prosecution office. Mr. Smets preformed professionally and to the highest standards every step of the way from the beginning of presentation of the case to him after charges were brought through trial...
- "Phenomenal Attorney": I first reached out to the law office of Glazer & Hammond after reading many positive reviews, and I couldn't be more thankful that I did. Jacob (Jake) Smets was the lawyer who reached out to me over the phone for a consultation. I explained my situation and the charges aga...
- Mr. Smets took over a case that was stalled because the prosecutor was firm in his position and unwilling to look at a path that would be acceptable for both parties. Mr. Smets came in with a can do attitude and spent time proposing a variety of strategies that would bring an acceptable resolutio...
- I called Glazer after not receiving a call back from another firm (tried twice). Jake picked up the phone and gave me his immediate attention. Our son is a college student in Flagstaff and we live out of state, so we are unfamiliar with the city and AZ state laws re. to traffic violations. Althou...
- Jacob took my call regarding a traffic ticket and was very helpful and provided valuable information. Thank you Jacob.
- Mr. Smets was consulted and then hired by my daughter to handle an criminal moving violation due to injury. She would have had a criminal record moving forward and lost her license for a min. of 6 months. Due to the expertise and diligent work of Mr. Smets, he was able to get the criminal charges...
