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Law Offices Of James P. Deffet

212 W Main St, Smithville, MO 64089

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1/5
Google Rating
5/5
16 reviews
Accident Reviews Analyzed
16
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Our AI read all 16 of this firm's written Google reviews (spanning Feb 2020–Jun 2026); 16 were about accident/injury cases and were used to score this firm, out of 16 total Google reviews (many are ratings-only with no written text).

What Clients Say

Clients consistently praise Mr. Deffet's communication, personal attention, and ability to achieve favorable outcomes. Reviewers note he treats clients as individuals rather than just cases and goes above and beyond expectations.

Client Review Highlights

86
Communication

Scores 0–100 derived from FMAL's analysis of client reviews. 70+ = strong signal. These are algorithmic estimates, not verified statements of fact.

Attorney James Deffet went above and beyond all expectations and requests. His attention to detail and keeping my best interests in mind eventually got my cases dismissed.
He made the process very smooth, communicated constantly, and helped to achieve the best possible outcome!

Clients consistently praise Mr. Deffet's communication, personal attention, and ability to achieve favorable outcomes. Reviewers note he treats clients as individuals rather than just cases and goes above and beyond expectations.

FMAL Score Breakdown

The bars show the raw quality of each signal. The overall score also weighs how much evidence backs it.

Google rating
100
Review sentiment
93
Communication
86

Why 70? Limited data — only 16 accident-case reviews found, so the score stays near a neutral baseline rather than committing to a high or low number yet. The bars reflect the few reviews we analyzed.

Accident Types Handled

Based on what real clients describe in their reviews and the firm's verified results. “Primary” = a core focus by client volume.

General accident & injury practice — clients' reviews didn't specify accident types in detail.

Track Record

Verified motor-vehicle-accident results published by the firm.

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Verified results
24+ years
In practice

This firm doesn't publish itemized case results — its score is built from verified client reviews instead.

Firm Details

Practice Areas: Car Accident
Languages: English
Free Consultation: Yes
Contingency Fee: Yes — no upfront cost
Experience: 24+ years
About:

Law Offices Of James P. Deffet is a personal injury law firm in Smithville, MO representing accident victims in car accident cases. It holds a 5.0/5 rating across 16 Google reviews.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Law Offices Of James P. Deffet offer free consultations?+

Yes. Law Offices Of James P. Deffet offers free initial consultations for accident victims in Smithville, Missouri. You can discuss your case at no cost before deciding to hire them.

Does Law Offices Of James P. Deffet work on contingency?+

Yes. Law Offices Of James P. Deffet works on a contingency fee basis — you pay nothing upfront and they only collect a fee if they win your case.

What types of cases does Law Offices Of James P. Deffet handle?+

Law Offices Of James P. Deffet handles car accident cases in Smithville, Missouri. Visit their profile for the full list of practice areas and to check if they handle your specific type of accident.

What is Law Offices Of James P. Deffet's FMAL Score?+

Law Offices Of James P. Deffet has an FMAL Score of 70 out of 100. Our AI reads every accident-case Google review and the firm's documented case results; the score combines review sentiment (42%), client-experience factors like communication and fighting for maximum compensation (36%), and verified case results (22%). No firm can pay to change their score.

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