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I am Tracy Catherine Miller, a Former Deputy District Attorney, now privately practicing in the area of Criminal Defense. I am a member of AVVO and am always interested in reading the questions that are posed to other fellow lawyers associated with their site. One came across my desk that I found interesting as I often wonder whether a female lawyer is more effective when representing male defendants, especially in domestic violence cases.

A summary of the question and description of the potential client’s mother’s plea for help as posted on AVVO: HOW DO I FIND A FEMALE LAWYER TO DEFEND ME IN CALIFORNIA? My son was arrested for Domestic Violence and when he went before the judge he found out he had 2 more serious charges filed against him. This caught him off-guard. He is in custody and needs a good criminal lawyer, PREFERABLY A FEMALE LAWYER, to defend him ASAP.