Criminal Lawyer California

A look inside the life of Larry Longo, a deputy district attorney in central Los Angeles, is set against a backdrop of the Rodney King and Menendez trials and also portrays a violence-prone city of diverse people.

The D.A.: A True Story

Nineteen times, death penalty defense lawyer Andrea D. Lyon has represented a client found guilty of capital murder. Nineteen times, she has argued for that individual’s life to be spared. Nineteen times, she has succeeded.

Dubbed the “Angel of Death Row” by the Chicago Tribune, Lyon was the first woman to serve as lead attorney in a death penalty case. Throughout her career, she has defended those accused of heinous acts and argued that, no matter their guilt or innocence, they deserved a chance at redemption.

Now, for the first time, Lyon shares her story, from her early work as a Legal Aid attorney to her founding of the Center for Justice in Capital Cases. Full of courtroom drama, tragedy, and redemption, Angel of Death Row is a remarkable inside look at what drives Lyon to defend those who seem indefensible—and to win.

There was Annette who was suspected of murdering her own daughter. There was Patrick, the convicted murderer who thirsted for knowledge and shared his love of books with Lyon when she visited him in jail. There was Lonnie, whose mental illness made him nearly impossible to save until the daughter who remembered his better self spoke on his behalf. There was Deirdre, who shared Lyon’s cautious optimism that her wrongful conviction would finally be overturned, allowing her to see her grandchildren born while she was in prison. And there was Madison Hobley, the man whose name made international headlines when he was wrongfully charged with the murder of his family and sentenced to death.

These clients trusted Lyon with their stories—and their lives. Driven by an overwhelming sense of justice, fairness, and morality, she fought for them in the courtroom and in the raucous streets, staying by their sides as they struggled through real tragedy and triumphed in startling ways. Angel of Death Row is the compelling memoir of Lyon’s unusual journey and groundbreaking career.

Angel of Death Row: My Life as a Death Penalty Defense Lawyer

New Developments in Evidentiary Law in California provides an authoritative, insider’s perspective on recent developments in evidentiary law in California and the key factors driving these changes. Featuring partners from some of California’s leading law firms, these experts guide the reader through the civil cases and issues that are impacting evidentiary law in California today. These top lawyers discuss Roby v. McKesson and its impact on punitive damages awards; evidence problems created by California’s statutory protections of mediation confidentiality; and best practices for integrating new evidence rules into case strategies. From the increased need for expert testimony due to new scientific and graphic evidence to the burgeoning use of emails and other electronic documents as evidence, these authors offer advice on navigating new types of evidence in today’s civil cases. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to navigating this ever-evolving area of law.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business intelligence from C-Level executives and lawyers (Chairman, CEO, CFO, CMO, Partner) from the world’s most respected companies and firms nationwide. Each chapter is comparable to an essay/thought leadership piece and is a future-oriented look at where an industry, profession, or topic is heading and the most important issues for the future. Each author has been selected based upon their experience and C-level standing within the professional community.

Chapters Include:

1. Charles M. Louderback, Senior Partner, Payne & Fears LLP- “Roby v. McKesson and Its Impact on Punitive Damages Awards”
2. John H. Podesta, Partner, Branson, Brinkop, Griffith & Strong LLP- “New Evidentiary Rules Applied to Insurance Litigation”
3. Shaun M. Murphy, Partner, Slovak, Baron & Empey LLP- “Planning Ahead: The Importance of Validating Evidence in Civil Cases”
4. Jeffery L. Caufield, Partner, Caufield & James LLP- “The Role of Expert Opinion in Evidentiary Law Cases”

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Key California Evidence Code Sections Relating to Mediation
Appendix B: Evidentiary Checklist for Considering Mediation in California

New Developments in Evidentiary Law in California: Leading Lawyers on Navigating Electronic Evidence, Utilizing Expert Testimony, and Understanding the … of Recent Court Decisions (Inside the Minds)