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Law Practice

Dec. 17, 1999

L.A.s Premier Defender -- He Was a Lot More Than Good

One morning in 1915, a potential client came to Earl Rogers' law office at 107 S. Broadway in downtown Los Angeles. "Mr. Rogers," the man asked, "is it true that you've gotten more than 100 acquittals in murder cases?" Rogers nodded his head while taking a drag on one of his ever-present cigarettes.

        Earl Rogers
        1870-1922
        Criminal Defense Lawyer

Earl Rogers
1870-1922
Criminal Defense Lawyer
Career Highlights: Sole practice, Los Angeles, 1897-1922
Admitted to the State Bar: 1897
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