Attorney Laura Sheppard, PhD

05/09/2026

I'm excited to share the progress on my book, titled Hurting People. It will tell the stories of about ten of my clients (some of YOUR loved ones, who have consented), but instead of describing only their monstrous crime, I will tell the stories of their childhood that made them capable of heading down a dangerous path, and I will tell of their remorse and redemption - showing that a monstrous act does not make a person a monster. Instead, they CAN and DO still have human value, dignity, and hearts full of love.
This book has been a dream of mine for many years, and it's finally coming together!
I am currently seeking volunteer beta readers, preferably with editing/publishing experience. Would you like to read early drafts and give input? If so, I'm looking for YOU.
(Note: this is not a final cover design, just a ChatGPT rendering.)

28/08/2026

Last day to vote for us in the quarterfinals! If we can climb up to 1st place, we'll move on to the semifinal round. It's a double-vote day, so if you want to make a paid donation to one of the charities, THIS is the time! Please share with your friends and family, and THANK YOU for supporting our love story!

Please vote for us at this link! One free vote per day, and you can “buy” additional votes for $1 each, and the money is a charitable donation to the LA Food Bank and Oceana (a marine conservation non-profit) THANK YOU for supporting us and these great causes! https://americasfavcouple.org/2026/...

27/08/2026

Only 2 days left to vote for us to be America's Favorite Couple: vote for your favorite parole lawyer and the handsome French baseball boy who keeps me going!
Find the link to vote for us here: https://tinyurl.com/laurasteph

26/08/2026

It's down to the last 3 days of quarterfinals, and we're 7th out of 14 couples! We need your votes to have a hope of making the semifinals! Please place your daily free vote using this link. On Friday (the last day) votes will probably be worth DOUBLE so if you are inclined to donate to one of the charities to add to our vote total, please do it then! THANK YOU from your favorite parole attorney and my main squeeze! 🩵🩵

Please vote for us at this link! One free vote per day, and you can “buy” additional votes for $1 each, and the money is a charitable donation to the LA Food Bank and Oceana (a marine conservation non-profit) THANK YOU for supporting us and these great causes! https://americasfavcouple.org/2026/...

26/08/2026

We invite you to join us as we come together to honor Tony Hicks’ life and extraordinary legacy at a Celebration of Life on Sunday, September 20.
All who knew, loved, and were impacted by Tony are warmly welcome to join us as we remember his life and the lasting difference he made in so many lives.
Registration is required through Eventbrite. Please register by September 10:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-the-life-and-legacy-of-tony-hicks-tickets-1997500381412?aff=oddtdtcreator
Together, we will honor Tony’s life, celebrate his legacy, and carry forward the spirit of peace and hope that meant so much to him.

24/08/2026

For Sunday, here is a tribute to our favorite movie - which we created in Central Park, NYC, during our 2024 honeymoon!
Please vote for us to become America's Favorite Couple so I can tell the world about our battle against excessive incarceration. Thank you!
https://tinyurl.com/laurasteph

22/08/2026

IT's A DOUBLE VOTE day!!
Weekend request for your help - please make your Favorite Prison Lawyer into one-half of America's Favorite Couple! Vote once free daily, or cast extra votes by donating to the charities (best to wait for a "double-vote" day). Find our voting link here: https://tinyurl.com/laurasteph

21/08/2026

Yes, there are actual instances of su***de by cop. I know someone who considered doing it. BUT this article makes the valid point that many times it is a justification used by police when they shoot and kill someone who did NOT want to die.

Austin officers killed an unarmed 17-year-old at a park last month in what the chief swiftly deemed "su***de by police." Some call the concept a type of "junk science."

21/08/2026

Friday request for your daily vote, for your favorite prison lawyer to be one-half of America's Favorite Couple! Please vote for us here: https://tinyurl.com/laurasteph

21/08/2026

It would be a great honor if you all would continue to vote daily for my husband and I to be America's Favorite Couple! Currently we're only in the middle of the pack in our quarterfinal bracket. We need your FREE daily votes, and also if you feel so-moved, please make a donation to the charities to cast extra votes. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S5o_AegT0tLKt56epQJG1VR4PEMEkMjPjxTapl6DDVo/edit?tab=t.0