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Bill Breeze recieved his undergraduate dgree in Latin American Studies from the University of Texas. On graduation he studied economics in France. He received his law degree from the University of Richmond in 1981. Bill Breeze is a solo criminal defense practitioner who represents indigent criminal defendants through a contract with the state. He is fluent in Spanish and is able to understand and Speak French.
Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2015-Present (one of only two certified in New York State);Super Lawyers, Metro NY, 2012-2016;Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Metro NY, 2013-2016;Life Member, New York State Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers;Legal Committee, ACLU/NYCLU
Education
Undergraduate: Brown University, AB, 1994
Law School: Georgetown University, JD, 1997
Bar Information
Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, Second Circuit US Court of Appeals
Past President, Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice; Past President, Minnesota Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Fellow, American Board of Criminal Lawyers; Former Adjunct Prof. of Law, Univ. of Minnesota; Former Adjunct Prof. of Law, William Mitchell College of Law
Education
Law School: University of Minnesota Law School, 1970
Past President, Rhode Island Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers (2002-04)Member, American Bar Assn., Federal Bar Assn., International Criminal Defense Attorney's Assn.Article Author, "A Gideon Moment : Charley's Angel", The Champion magazineArticle Author, "Defending War Crimes in Africa", The Champion magazineListed, Best Lawyers in America
Education
Undergraduate: Pomona College, B.A., 1983
Law School: University of Iowa College of Law , J.D., 1988