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Civil Litigation,
Law Practice

Jun. 19, 2019

Jury selection tips in this charged political climate

Ultimately, the process of jury selection -- and the views, thoughts, and positions of prospective jurors -- is one of the most important aspects of trial, and one that is a striking reflection of our current culture and climate.

Gregory L. Bentley

Partner
Bentley & More LLP

4 Park Plaza suite#500
Irvine , CA 92614

Phone: (949) 870-3800

Email: gbentley@bentleymore.com

Western State Univ COL; Fullerton CA

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Matthew W. Clark

Trial Attorney
Bentley & More LLP

4 Park Plaza
Irvine , CA 92614

Phone: (949) 870-3800

Fax: (949) 732-6291

Email: mclark@bentleymore.com

Notre Dame Law School; Notre Dame IN

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Jury selection. Voir dire. “To speak the truth.” “To see and to say.” There are many names for it, ways to pronounce it, and even more ways to conduct it. But ultimately, the process of jury selection — and the views, thoughts, and positions of prospective jurors — is one of the most important aspects of trial, and one that is a striking reflection of our current culture and climate. Yet it seems the current political climate has supercharg...

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