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Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 334: Trauma-Informed Criminal Defense with Attorney Ernie Stone

By David M. GreenwaldJune 9, 20260 comments

Massachusetts criminal defense attorney Ernie Stone, featured on the ‘Everyday Injustice’ podcast, asserted that trauma-informed criminal defense is integral to effective legal representation. Stone emphasized that attorneys must comprehend how trauma shapes client communication, memory, decision-making, and trust. He further advocated for the integration of supportive services, arguing such measures are crucial for addressing the underlying causes of criminal behavior and represent a more humane and fiscally responsible approach than reliance on incarceration.

Lawyer Who Pushed False Election Claims Disbarred by California’s Highest Court

By Owais KhanApril 17, 20260 comments

The California Supreme Court disbarred attorney John Charles Eastman after finding him guilty of 10 of 11 charges involving deceitful conduct related to efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.

Critics Say DOJ Rule Would Expand Power and Shield Attorneys From Misconduct

By Arielle AmriApril 13, 20260 comments

The U.S. Department of Justice is facing criticism for proposing a rule that would expand its power and shield its own attorneys from accountability for professional misconduct, potentially eroding public trust in the justice system.

Critics Warn DOJ Rule Could Weaken Accountability for Federal Prosecutors

By Owen Young, Jamie KoApril 12, 20260 comments

The proposed rule would allow the Attorney General to delay or suspend state bar investigations of DOJ attorneys, which critics argue could weaken accountability and allow the department to police itself.

SF Conflict Panel, Public Defender Detail Coordination and Ethical Concerns as Court Considers Response to Unavailability Declaration

By David M. GreenwaldDecember 16, 20250 comments

San Francisco Superior Court Judge Harry Dorfman is presiding over hearings to address the strain on the city’s indigent defense system, as the Public Defender’s Office and the conflict defense panel struggle to ensure timely and qualified legal representation for felony defendants.

ABA Says Political Interference Undermines Credibility of US Legal System

By Irene LilleyOctober 31, 20250 comments

The American Bar Association has condemned recent federal prosecutorial actions that appear to be politically motivated, warning that such interference threatens the credibility of the U.S. legal system.

Los Angeles Attorney Aaron Spolin Disbarred for Exploiting Incarcerated Clients

By Rebecca KavalauskasSeptember 14, 20250 comments

Los Angeles attorney Aaron Spolin has been disbarred by the California Supreme Court for exploiting incarcerated clients and their families by charging excessive legal fees and misleading them about their potential for release under Assembly Bill 2942.

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