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Genres of Criminal Legal Defense
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) When we are hired for a new criminal case, it always helps to...

Clayton T. Robertson
Jul 4, 20211 min read


What's In It For Them?
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) Persuasion or marketing is about "change." You are asking someone...

Clayton T. Robertson
Jul 2, 20211 min read


This Is Not A 9-To-5 Job
Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) Does your attorney have an absolute, all-consuming passion for what...

Clayton T. Robertson
Jun 20, 20211 min read


"Know Your Rights" Live Webinar Series
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) Oakland, California: The Law Office of Clayton T. Robertson...

Clayton T. Robertson
Jun 11, 20211 min read


Reputation Matters
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) One of my most satisfying recent experiences as an attorney was...

Clayton T. Robertson
Jun 9, 20212 min read


Leverage Points
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) When it comes to the art of persuasion, the single best piece of...

Clayton T. Robertson
Jun 5, 20212 min read


The Power of Suggestion
Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) As a former prosecutor, I know many of the tricks of the trade. So it...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 30, 20212 min read


The Absence of Evidence Is Evidence
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) There is a saying that the "absence of evidence is evidence." As...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 25, 20212 min read


Helpful Court Links: Contra Costa County
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) Superior Court - Contra Costa County (Main Page):...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 22, 20211 min read


Helpful Court Links: San Joaquin County
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) Court Locations: https://www.sjcourts.org/general-info/court-locat...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 21, 20211 min read


Helpful Court Links: Alameda County
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) Alameda County Superior Court Main Page Alameda County Courthouses...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 18, 20211 min read


Helpful Court Links: Sacramento Area
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) Sacramento Area Courts: Superior Court of California, Sacramento...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 18, 20211 min read


Body-Worn Cameras and Police Violence: Is There a "Civilizing Effect"?
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) This article refers to recent research about whether body-worn...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 16, 20211 min read


Announcement of TrialJudo Podcast
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) https://trialjudo.buzzsprout.com This is a podcast by lawyers...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 12, 20211 min read


Body Language in Criminal Defense
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) As you can tell by my prior posts, I'm a huge proponent of the...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 12, 20213 min read


Tuesday Tip (May 11, 2021) - Don't Talk!
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) Always invoke your right to remain silent, even before the...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 11, 20211 min read


"Making a Murderer": Update and Reflections
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) For those of you who have watched this Netflix series, I can...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 4, 20213 min read


The "Good Fight"
Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) A smart, experienced attorney who knows how to fight for you is the...

Clayton T. Robertson
May 3, 20211 min read


Art of Persuasion: Polarizing Your Opponent
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense / Civil Litigation Attorney) I attended today a presentation by Rick Friedman, who wrote a book...

Clayton T. Robertson
Apr 28, 20212 min read


Helpful Criminal Defense (and Related) Links
By Clayton T. Robertson (Criminal Defense Attorney) I intend to add a "Resources" page to this site, but in the meantime, the following...

Clayton T. Robertson
Apr 24, 20212 min read
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