Famous trial lawyer

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Unauthorized use or attempted unauthorized use of this system may subject you to both civil and criminal penalties. Over the years, through exposure to high-profile court cases , the public has become privy to a variety of different criminal defense attorneys. Some of these attorneys are good, some of these attorneys are bad, some of these attorneys are great, and some of these attorneys are awful. The following list will rank them based on both their popularity and their abilities.

The O. Simpson murder trial might be the most famous court case in the history of the world. However, no criminal attorney from the case became more popular than Johnnie Cochran. Geragos has won some big court cases and has lost some big court cases. However, overall, he is regarded as a very accomplished defense attorney. Rudolf defended writer Michael Peterson against charges alleging that he killed his wife, Kathleen Peterson. However, this is not the only high-profile case that David Rudolf has worked.

He also defended NFL wide receiver Rae Carruth again charges alleging that he conspired to kill his girlfriend and unborn child.

Rudolf has demonstrated a willingness to take on cases in which the odds are stacked against him. Considering the circumstances, he has performed reasonably well. In a sense, F. Lee Bailey could rightly be seen as the first celebrity attorney. His first high-profile case involved a defense of famed serial killer, Albert Salvo, also known as the Boston Strangler. After that, Bailey served as defense for Dr.

Sam Sheppard in his retrial for the charges of murdering his wife. In this trial, Bailey helped to get Sheppard out of prison. Bailey has also defended heiress Patty Hearst, and served on O.

It was during this time period that Darrow was hired to represent the McNamara brothers, two union workers accused of bombing the Los Angeles Times building, an incident that resulted in twenty-one deaths and hundreds more injuries.

Along with investigative journalist Lincoln Steffens, Darrow negotiated an ambitious plea bargain on behalf of the McNamara brothers. But the plan soon unraveled; not long after the plea bargain was finalized, Darrow was accused of attempting to bribe a juror.

As Darrow himself became the defendant, what was once his shining moment in the national spotlight became a threat to the future of his career and the safety of his family. Prior to his retirement in , Johnson worked as a lawyer for more than thirty years and was eventually appointed to the position of Superior Court Judge for the state of New Jersey.

Johnson currently lives in Hammonton, New Jersey, with his family. In Darrow's Nightmare, Nelson Johnson tells the riveting tale of America's most famous lawyer as he fights for his life, marriage, career and reputation. Tell us what you like and we'll recommend books you'll love. Sign up and get a free ebook!