Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Criminal trial

Who selects the jury? Does it have to be the actual trial lawyer? Can an associate select? Do they hire another attorney who specializes in it?


Asked on 5/24/07, 11:07 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: Criminal trial

Yes to all...could be the trial attorney, associate counsel or an expert attorney for jury selection, and/or a non-attorney jury selection expert to assist counsel.

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Answered on 5/24/07, 12:48 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Criminal trial

Jury selection is a very important part of criminal representation and would normally be performed by the lead trial counsel, sometimes with the help of a jury consultant such as Jo-Ellan Dimitrius - known for picking "mothers of sons" in the O.J. Simpson case - and who wrote a book on the subject.

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Answered on 5/24/07, 3:45 pm


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