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Deirdre Lynn O'Connor

Deirdre Lynn O'Connor

7.9

Very Good

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 2.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 75% Criminal Defense
    15 years, 2,500 cases (10 examples)
  • 25% Appeals
    4 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)
  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Credit Card, Check

Contact Information
  • Law Office of Deirdre O'Connor
    PO Box 4099
    Redondo Beach, CA 90278
    Office: 310-780-●●●● - show
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About Me

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Videos (1)

About me: Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer I enjoy being in trial immensely. However, due to other commitments, I am only able to accept a limitednumber of new... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Highly Rated”

Posted by: Janell, 2009-08-14 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Deirdre displays professionalism and dedication in her ability to maneuver within the judicial system. Being in a situation that requires a defense... more
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“Highly Recommended”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-08-08 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: After finding Deirdre through posting a question on this website, she contacted me immediately although it was very late. She began work right away... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements

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Alexander Thomas Henderson

I shared an office with Ms. O'Connor in downtown Los Angeles in the PD's office when she was first assigned to handle felony cases back in 1998. Her... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Alexander Henderson , San Francisco (CA), 5 months ago
Brian Richard Dinday

I endorse this lawyer's work. I have been following Ms. O'Connor's discussion and advice on this forum on various cases and topics for a long time... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Dinday , San Rafael (CA), 7 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 16 years since Deirdre Lynn O'Connor was first licensed to practice law in CA.
  • 3 years since Deirdre Lynn O'Connor was first licensed to practice law in GA.
  • 4 years since Deirdre Lynn O'Connor was first licensed to practice law in MA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Law Offices of Deirdre O'Connor 2008–present
Director of Indigent Criminal Defense Clinic at Emory University School of Law 2006–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Northeastern Univ SOL law
SUNY Empire State Coll undergraduate

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Supreme Court Grants Petition United States Supreme Court 2009
Second Place Table Topics Contest Toastmasters - Area 95 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 6
Question: speedy trial, continuances, confused...
Deirdre's answer: The short answer is this: if the defendant sought or agreed to a continuance, he will not have a... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Can Georgia Do Right? CommonDreams.Org 2008
Savannah GA District Attorney Spencer Lawton defends original trial of Troy Anthony Davis Talk Nation Radio Interview 2008
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Cases
Title:
In Re Troy Davis
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Petition Granted!
Description:
Troy Davis has been on Georgia's death row since 1991 despite strong evidence of innocence. He was convicted of a 1989 shooting death of an off-duty...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Criminal Defense Perspective Guest Speaker Forensic Psychology 2009
Innocence Matters: Freeing Troy Davis Emory Law Public Interest Conference 2007
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