12/13/2022
There are so many important parts to criminal defense work. Not only do we fight to protect the constitutional rights of the accused, and counsel them legally, we end up counseling on many other levels. Often we stand next to someone who feels they have nothing left, that the system is completely stacked against them, and regardless of the outcome of the case their life in many ways is over. Sometimes a good defense attorney is the only one there for the accused—to fight for them on every level possible, and to inspire them to maintain hope or to bring about positive change in their life.
This job is constantly grueling, coming up against opponents who have endless resources, in a system where the accused is seen as just another case on a docket that needs to be moved expeditiously. I am always honored to stand by those who often have no one else there for them when they are at risk of losing their life and liberty.