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Judy is a Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Life Membership recognizes a demonstrated commitment to criminal defense and the mission of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Contact Information
- San Diego, CA
- www.cjtrlaw.com
Biography
Past President, NACDL (1996-97)Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers (1997-2024), Recipient, Robert C. Heeney Award, NACDL (1994) Recipient, Ninth Circuit John Frank Award (2015) Recipient, New York State Bar Association, David Michaels Memorial Award (2016), Recipient, American College of Trial Lawyers, Griffin Bell Award for Courageous Advocacy(2017), Former Director Federal Defenders of San Diego (1983-1991) and Federal Defenders of Eastern Washington & Idaho (1992-2002)
Education
- Undergraduate: Furman University, 1974
- Law School: University of South Carolina Law School, 1977
Bar Information
U.S. Supreme Court
Practice Areas
- Capital Defense
- Federal Practice
- White Collar Crime
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