Defendants: Are You Ready To Seize Big Opportunities Before Sentencing?
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A client working quietly with our team showed how self-advocacy changes outcomes. Without the lawyer knowing we were involved, the client presented a powerful personal narrative—so effective the lawyer called it one of the best he'd ever seen. When the client insisted on giving it to the probation officer, the lawyer hesitated—until hearing a federal judge recommend exactly that. The result? The lawyer changed his approach after 30 years of practice. Lesson: own your case, prepare well, and lead—even when your lawyer doesn't.
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