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    Recently in the Media

    Andy Martin highlights Jerry Hobbs in this week's New York Times Magazine
    The Prosecutor's Case Against DNA

    Missing baby in Kansas City, MO
    Kathleen gives her expert opinion on the case of Baby Lisa
    Today Show 10/12/11, Watch
    Justice with Judge Jeanine 10/15/11, Watch

    City to pay $1.25 million to another Burge era accuser. Find the Suntimes article here.

    Kathleen Zellner on Fox News:
    Casey Anthony Was Flawed Forensically: Zellner


    Recent Recognition


    LawCrossing:

    One of the most successful trial lawyers of our time

    The National Law Journal:

    Zellner selected as one of the top ten trial attorneys in the United States


    Ray Spencer Related News

    Wrongfully convicted former VPD officer files lawsuit against Clark County

    Wrongfully convicted former WA officer files suit

    Former Vancouver police officer Clyde Ray Spencer sues Clark County over vacated 1985 conviction


    Ryan Ferguson Related News

    Kathleen joins Ryan's parents on the Today Show. Watch the interview with Ann Curry.

    CBS 48 Hours Mystery: The Lost Night

    Crimesider - Ryan Ferguson: The difficulty of winning an appeal

    Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus - 
    filed 2/14/11

    Ferguson petition says key testimony was false 

    Petition Could Overturn Ferguson Murder Conviction

    Co-worker Denies Role in Heitholt Murder

    'Dateline,' '48 Hours' in Columbia revisiting Ryan Ferguson case

    Murder verdict against Ryan Ferguson relied on confused confessor

    Confession of star witness in slaying also goes on trial

    Jury duty ruling contradicts Ryan Ferguson Decision

    Petition could overturn Ferguson murder conviction

    Judges reject appeal by convicted murderer Ryan Ferguson

    Inside Columbia Magazine: A Father's Odyssey

    Ryan Ferguson's father files petition to free son

    Habeas Corpus petition filed in Ryan Ferguson Case

    Ryan Ferguson denied hearing before top state court

    Ryan Ferguson asks for rehearing by appeals court

    Ryan Ferguson loses bid for new trial; defense vows to continue

    One murder, two victims: the wrongful conviction of Ryan Ferguson

    Ryan Ferguson asks appellate court for new trial

    Top trial attorney Kathleen Zellner getting results for Ferguson


    Jerry Hobbs Related News


    The Prosecutor's Case Against DNA

    Jerry Hobbs describes his five year ordeal in exclusive interview with the Tribune

    Charges Dropped Against Jerry Hobbs, Father Accused of Murder

    Media Frenzy Aids Wrongful Jailing for Child Murder

    Wrongfully Accused Men Call for End of Death Penalty

    Fox, Hobbs call for Mandatory DNA Testing

    Pair Wrongly Accused of Daughters' Murders: End Death Penalty

    Hobbs freed after five years in jail on murder charges


    Kevin Fox Related News



    Roscetti Related News




    Lawyer in Roscetti Case Offers Forgotten a Lifeline

    DNA Test Rules Out Roscetti Inmates

    DNA again excludes 4 in murder of Roscetti 

    Three Illinois men freed after 14 years in jail; DNA cleared them of murder-rape conviction

    Governor pardons Roscettie 4

    New evidence stirs doubt over murder convictions

    4 find new hope in DNA results

    Freed prisoners tell teens of their troubles

    3 convicted rapists found innocent


    Helen Brach Related News

    Brach Murder Investigation Moving Ahead at Rapid Pace

    Possible new information related to case of missing candy heiress

    Con man's lawyer gets new Brach data

    Allegation fuels new probe of Brach case


    The New York Times


    3 cleared by DNA tests enjoy liberty after 15 years


    Chicago Tribune


    Naperville attorney makes top ten trial attorneys

    Naperville lawyer gets record award in rape suit

    How was baby stuck with HIV-tainted needle?

    Hospital must pay damages in suicide

    More rape victims taking property owners to court

    Cook County Hospital loses $3 million civil judgment

    Child's Estate Awarded $2.1 Million in Hospital Case


    Daily Herald


    Naperville lawyer makes top 10 list

    Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

    $2.25 million awarded to woman raped in CBA building


    Chicago Sun-Times


    Mother awarded $3 million for daughter's injury at birth


    Illinois.law.com


    Federal Jury Awards $2 million to injured Inmate

    Veteran Criminal Lawyer Wins Big in Civil Courtrooms



    $15.5 Million
    For Kevin Fox, who was falsely arrested, prosecuted and convicted in the murder of his 4 year old daughter


    $13.05 Million
    For a suicide after the hospital refused to admit. Highest verdict in the nation for medical malpractice suicide


    $4.25 Million
    Settlement against city of Chicago for two police officers who failed to respond in a timely manner


    $3 Million
    Settlment for 25-week premature baby boy who lost eyesight due to treatment delay


    $3 Million
    For brachial plexus injury that occurred at birth resulting in partial paralysis of right hand and arm


    $2.43 Million
    Settlement for cardiac arrest suffered by a 3-week old in the ER after wrongfully adminsitered drug


    $2.2 Million
    For sexual assault victim raped at the Chicago Bar Association building, the largest sexual assault verdict in Illinois at the time 


    $2.0 Million
    For a prisoner who lost his left eye as a result of deliberate indifference, the largest civil rights verdict for a prisoner at the time


    $1.5 Million
    For wrongful conviction and coerced confession of plaintiff when he was 14 years old, imprisoned for 15 years, overturned by DNA evidence


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