Humanizing the Accused: What Mitigation Specialists Really Do
I’m honored to share my recent article in The Voice for the Defense (October 2025 issue), published by the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.
The piece explores the essential role of mitigation specialists in today’s criminal defense practice — not as peripheral contributors, but as narrative architects who uncover the human story behind the accusation.
In a system that too often defines people by their worst acts, mitigation work restores dignity, context, and understanding. It’s about more than leniency; it’s about truth — told fully and responsibly.
I hope this article helps attorneys, experts, and investigators better understand how early, trauma-informed, and collaborative mitigation can change outcomes — and sometimes, save lives.
TCDLA - The Voice (October 2025 Issue) Humanizing the Accused (pdf)
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