There are cases you choose, and there are cases that choose you. This one chose me. I’ve had many moments where I regretted taking on a child‑pornography case. Not because of the work — I can do the work — but because of the weight. The stigma. The isolation. The way people’s faces change when… Continue reading This Isn’t a Detour: Why My Toughest Case Is Preparing Me for Capital Defense
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Faith, Justice & the Sacred Work of Advocacy
I didn’t choose criminal defense because it was easy. I chose it because something deeper demanded it of me—something holy. Before any law school lecture or courtroom appearance, I was already being prepared for this work through the Word. Proverbs 31:8–9 is not a side note in my theology—it’s the mission statement: “Speak up for… Continue reading Faith, Justice & the Sacred Work of Advocacy
On (In)justice 