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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

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They are expected to provide legal advice, intelligence, and representation in all stages of the criminal justice process and to defend their clients against allegations of crimes. Criminal defense lawyers work to challenge and prove their client’s innocence in criminal cases.

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

They are expected to provide legal advice, intelligence, and representation in all stages of the criminal justice process and to defend their clients against allegations of crimes. Criminal defense lawyers work to challenge and prove their client’s innocence in criminal cases.

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John Tolley: How to Be a Top Trial Lawyer in Your Niche

Attorney at Work

In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. This week, we feature criminal defense lawyer John Tolley , who has tried more than 45 jury trials and handled thousands of cases. . In this column, we highlight their top tips. John Tolley.

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Should Your Social Media Posts Reflect Customers’ Beliefs — Or The Truth?

Social Media for Law Firms

You might be a shark in the courtroom and in defense of your client, but that doesn’t mean you can resort to lies and deceit outside the courtroom. You might be a criminal defense lawyer in Washington D.C. — It could get you disbarred. That means on social media applications, your best bet is to stick with the truth.