07/13/2026
Last week attorney Demetrio Duarte, Jr. was in the middle of a real estate fraud trial when it settled.
Today he was back in court, this time preparing to pick a jury tomorrow morning on a criminal defense case.
To many people, those are two very different areas of law.
To us those clients have one thing in common. Their future was on the line and trial experience mattered.
Many cases never make it to a verdict, but that doesn't mean trial experience isn't important. In fact, it's often the reason a favorable settlement is reached.
When the other side knows your attorney has spent decades in court and is fully prepared to present your case to a judge or jury, negotiations change. Your options look different.
Experience creates credibility. Preparation creates leverage. Confidence in the courtroom comes from over 200 jury trials in state and federal court.
At Duarte & Molina, we don't believe every case should go to trial. We believe every client deserves a true trial lawyer who is prepared to go there when it's necessary.
Whether your case is resolved through negotiation or in the courtroom, your attorney shouldn’t be learning how to try a case with your future on the line.
That's the difference experienced trial lawyers bring to every case and why it matters when you are deciding who to hire.
