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4. Description Leaning on the Arc: A Personal History of Criminal Defense is the story of what can happen to people when they are objectified8213and how the law can stop it8213told over the span of twelve key cases in the illustrious career of renowned criminal defense attorney M. Gerald Schwartzbach.Part memoir, part case history, Gerald 8220Gerry8221 Schwartzbach demonstrates why and how true justice can only happen when we refuse to objectify the defendant8213whether it be Hollywood legend Robert Blake, civil rights activist Stephen Bingham, or Hootan Roozrokh, the youngest transplant surgeon in the United States8213regardless of his or her alleged crime. Leaning on the Arc is also a primer for law students and lawyers starting their careers8213at either the defense or prosecutor8217s table. It is a firsthand, material, and applicable account of what it takes to practice criminal defense law at a high level, how it really works, what to watch out for, and how it all feels.About the Author: M. Gerald Schwartzbach, a trial lawyer for more than 45 years, is a San Francisco Bay area criminal defense attorney who is listed in 8220Best Lawyers,8221 8220Super Lawyers,8221 the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, and the Marquis publications 8220Who8217s Who in the World,8221 8220Who8217s Who in America,8221 and 8220Who8217s Who in American Law.8221 He has received the Skip Glenn Award, presented for outstanding service in defense of a client by California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, a statewide organization of more than 2,000 criminal defense attorneys. Mr. Schwartabach has also been a recipient for the Outstanding Service Award by the Northern California Innocence Project. In addition, he was named Distinguished Advocate by the Advisory Board of the Heafey Center for Trial and Appellate Advocacy at Santa Clara University School of Law. Praise for Leaning on the Arc: A Personal History of Criminal Defense8220Gerry Schwartzbach8217s fascinating book is not only packed with great tales of injustice subverted by intelligence and passion, but it reminds us how the litany of prosecutorial injustices we read about daily, can be overthrown by the old industrial-age values of diligence, deep thought, and a burning commitment to justice. Though many of the cases in this book are about the famous, I met him when he was defending a penniless and unknown close friend of mine. I know a stand-up man when I see one, and you should read this book to gain an introduction.8221 8213Peter Coyote, Actor/Author &quotThiis the fascinating memoir of an excellent, highly accomplished, practical and idealistic criminal defense lawyer, as committed to his clients, the proper functioning of the criminal justice system and the rule of law as any lawyer could be. The lesson to be drawn is that thoughtful and the most thorough preparation is the key ingredient for success in the practice of law, regardless of one's specialty.&quot8213Robert Helman, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP, Adjunct Professor University of Chicago Law School

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