Topic: Mark Geragos
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The current political situation makes it virtually impossible for Gov. Ryan to secure a commutation
Blagojevich scandal may cost Ryan pardon Dec 20, 2008
Holly wants to close this chapter, finish school and move on with her life
Ex-coed reaches plea deal in infant death May 21, 2008
Now that we've filed the claims, we'll see whether or not the city is willing to admit that it kept a dangerous animal in a dangerous habitat
Brothers file claim for S.F. tiger attack Mar 29, 2008
He's not a freak in any sense of the word. All I can tell you is that a day does not go by that I do not get inundated at my office with e-mails, letters of support, from people who think he's the greatest thing since sliced bread
Lawyer says Michael Jackson not a freak Jan 18, 2004
The idea that there is some takeover by the Nation of Islam -- someone is spinning you
Jackson rep denies Nation of Islam ties Jan 05, 2004
Mark John Geragos (born October 5, 1957) is an American criminal defense attorney who defended the musician Michael Jackson, actress Winona Ryder, politician Gary Condit, and Susan McDougal. He was also involved in the Whitewater scandal. He also represented Scott Peterson, in another trial that received widespread media attention. Geragos represented suspended NASCAR driver Jeremy Mayfield, Paul and Kulbir Dhaliwal, two brothers injured after a tiger escaped in San Francisco Zoo, and musician Chris Brown, who pleaded guilty in the assault of his then girlfriend Rihanna. In addition, he assisted the family of David Carradine during the investigation of his accidental auto-erotica induced death. He is considered a "celebrity lawyer".
Geragos was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended high school at Flintridge Preparatory School in La Canada, CA., and graduated with honors. He received his bachelor's degree from Haverford College in 1979 and his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Loyola Law School in 1982. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1983. Currently, Geragos is the managing partner at The Law Offices of Geragos and Geragos, a 13-person law firm in Los Angeles. Geragos handles criminal defense and civil litigation.
An Armenian-American, Geragos maintains his close relationship with the Armenian community. He has earned praise from the Armenian National Committee of America He serves on the Advisory Committee of Birthright Armenia, as the chairman of Armenian Bone Marrow Donor Registry, and also is involved with the Armenian religious community. He has been a member of the Armenia Fund International Board of Trustees since 2006.
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