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Deirdre Lynn O'Connor

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Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (45 minutes), Retainer (Sometimes)

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Cash, Check, Credit Card

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Languages Spoken
  • English

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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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“Miracle Worker”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2010-06-16 over 1 year ago.

Client Review: I am beyond impressed at the capabilities of Deirdre Oconnor. She was able to vacate a plea from 15 years ago that was inhibiting my ability to move... more
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“Highly Rated”

Posted by: Janell, 2009-08-14 over 2 years ago.

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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Christian K. Lassen II

I endorse this lawyer. Her knowledge of complex legal issues is extensive, based on her AVVO answers.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), About 1 year ago
Moises Aguilar

Ms. O'Connor is a frequent contributor to the criminal defense section on avvo.com. I have found her answers to be well-reasoned and clear. As a... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Moises Aguilar , Santa Ana (CA), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

18 years since Deirdre Lynn O'Connor was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1993 11/04/2011
Georgia Active Member in Good Standing 2006 01/13/2012
Massachusetts Not authorized to practice 2005 01/29/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney at California Appellate Project 2008–present
Owner at Law Offices of Deirdre O'Connor 2008–present
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Northeastern University School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1993
State University of New York, Albany Psychology BS - Bachelor of Science 1990

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
Chair Innocence Matters 2010-present
Member United States Supreme Court Bar 2008-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 14
Answers: 735 Legal Answers
21 Best Answers
277 Answers marked as good
Guides: 6 Legal Guides
2 Staff Picks
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Savannah GA District Attorney Spencer Lawton defends original trial of Troy Anthony Davis Talk Nation Radio Interview 2008
11th Circuit Court gives Troy Anthony Davis new hope for an appeal Talk Radio Interview with Dori Smith 2008
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Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Criminal Defense Perspective Guest Speaker Forensic Psychology 2009
Wrongful Acquittals? Talk About Being Unclear On The Concept! Southeastern Writing Workshop for Clinical Teachers 2007
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