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Deirdre O'Connor, Principal Attorney
Civil Rights Cases, Criminal Trial, Factual Innocence, Habeas Corpus Petitions, Criminal Appeals
Phone:310-878-4271
Web:www.seamuslaw.com
Address: 21151 S Western Avenue, Torrance, CA 90501
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Law Firm:Seamus Law, A Professional Corporation
Lawyer:Deirdre O'Connor
Phone:310-878-4271
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Lawyer Title:Principal
Practice Areas:Civil Rights Cases, Criminal Trial, Factual Innocence, Habeas Corpus Petitions, Criminal Appeals
Bio: Deirdre O'Connor: Deirdre O'Connor is an experienced trial lawyer with a proven track record in protecting the innocent. In 2010, she founded Innocence Matters, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those who have been wrongfully convicted. Prior to that, she worked as a Public Defender in Los Angeles, as the Clinic Director for the Indigent Criminal Defense Clinic at Emory Law School, and as a solo practitioner. She was one of the amicus attorneys for Troy Davis, a Georgia death row inmate who was ultimately executed despite compelling evidence of innocence. Deirdre has tried nearly 100 jury trials and over 100 juvenile adjudications. She is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist and was the recipient of the 2015 California Attorneys of the Year Award for her work at Innocence Matters. Recent Victories • Case Dismissed - Guilty Plea and Strike Conviction Vacated: Innocent single mother was falsely accused of strike offense and forced to fight her case from a jail cell. Desperate to be reunited with her daughter, she pled guilty. In 2017, Deirdre O'Connor's investigation led the court to vacate the conviction and dismiss the case. • 17-Year Incarceration Ends with Freedom and a Finding of Factual Innocence: Susan Mellen, a single mother of three, was falsely accused of a heinous murder she did not commit. Seventeen years later, during Deirdre O'Connor's investigation, it was discovered that the sole witness was a pathological liar and the lead detective knew t
Admitted:1993, California; 2006, Georgia;
College:State University of New York at Albany, Class of 1990, B.S.
Law School:Northeastern University School of Law, Class of 1993, J.D.
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Web:www.seamuslaw.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Deirdre O'Connor, graduated from State University of New York at Albany, Class of 1990, B.S. Northeastern University School of Law, Class of 1993, J.D., is now employed by Seamus Law, A Professional Corporation at 21151 S Western Avenue Torrance, CA 90501.Deirdre O'Connor is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Deirdre O'Connor as your lawyer, you should consider whether Deirdre O'Connor offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Deirdre O'Connor has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Deirdre O'Connor's office is located at Torrance, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Deirdre O'Connor has been admitted in 1993, California; 2006, Georgia;. His or her practice areas include Civil Rights Cases, Criminal Trial, Factual Innocence, Habeas Corpus Petitions, Criminal Appeals.

Deirdre O'Connor's college and law school education includes State University of New York at Albany, Class of 1990, B.S., Northeastern University School of Law, Class of 1993, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Deirdre O'Connor: Deirdre O'Connor is an experienced trial lawyer with a proven track record in protecting the innocent. In 2010, she founded Innocence Matters, a nonprofit dedicated to helping those who have been wrongfully convicted. Prior to that, she worked as a Public Defender in Los Angeles, as the Clinic Director for the Indigent Criminal Defense Clinic at Emory Law School, and as a solo practitioner. She was one of the amicus attorneys for Troy Davis, a Georgia death row inmate who was ultimately executed despite compelling evidence of innocence. Deirdre has tried nearly 100 jury trials and over 100 juvenile adjudications. She is a Board Certified Criminal Trial Specialist and was the recipient of the 2015 California Attorneys of the Year Award for her work at Innocence Matters. Recent Victories • Case Dismissed - Guilty Plea and Strike Conviction Vacated: Innocent single mother was falsely accused of strike offense and forced to fight her case from a jail cell. Desperate to be reunited with her daughter, she pled guilty. In 2017, Deirdre O'Connor's investigation led the court to vacate the conviction and dismiss the case. • 17-Year Incarceration Ends with Freedom and a Finding of Factual Innocence: Susan Mellen, a single mother of three, was falsely accused of a heinous murder she did not commit. Seventeen years later, during Deirdre O'Connor's investigation, it was discovered that the sole witness was a pathological liar and the lead detective knew t. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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