Early on in my career, a judge told me that every client has a story that needs to be heard.
My clients are from all walks of life, accused of all different types of crimes – and people aren’t always willing to listen to or try to understand their stories.
But knowing what my client is going through means that I can represent them on a personal level – which can make all the difference in their case.
And I’m always up for a challenge.
I grew up in Maine. My family’s from Maine. Everyone I know is in Maine. For college, I lived at home while attending the University of Southern Maine.
But by the time I wanted to go to law school, I knew I needed to challenge myself.
I knew I had to move out on my own, so I chose Barry University School of Law here in Florida. I packed up everything I owned into my little Nissan Sentra. I made the two-day drive down by myself and moved into my apartment. Once I got my boxes in and sat in my living room of my new apartment, the realization hit me – and it hit hard.
I was here, alone, for at least 3 years to finish law school. I cried, and cried some more.
But I didn’t back down.
In fact, I dove headfirst into one of my biggest challenges yet: Trial Team. I wanted to get a sense of how a real trial worked. It was intense, but preparing for and arguing a case was intriguing.
Early on, we had to choose a side while practicing a mock dog-fighting case. Most people chose the side of the prosecution.
But once again, I wanted a challenge. I felt compelled to choose the side defending the accused.
Standing in front of those judges and making my case was exhilarating, but it also felt important.
Everyone deserves to have their side of the story told.
It didn’t take me long to figure out that I wanted a career in the courtroom, defending the defenseless.
While in law school, I also gained experience in civil litigation, working for an insurance defense firm. I reviewed medical records and summarized case strengths and weaknesses for large corporations, but it was seeing how difficult it was for injured individuals that made me realize I wanted to fight for everyday people seeking justice.
Whether in criminal defense or personal injury, my goal is always the same: to stand up for people when they need it most.
After law school, I applied to the Brevard County Public Defender’s Office. Soon after, I transferred to the Pinellas County Public Defender’s Office.
So after law school, I applied to the Brevard County Public Defender’s Office. Soon after, I transferred to the Pinellas County Public Defender’s Office.
When you work for any Public Defender’s Office, the rate at which you have to learn is incredible. I cannot describe how blessed I am to have tried the cases I’ve tried alongside brilliant and dedicated trial attorneys, providing a beacon of hope for our clients.
There’s something to knowing more than just a person’s name and case number that allows me to resonate with the challenges my client is going through.
And it allows my client to put their trust in me to relentlessly and passionately defend them.
Everyone needs someone on their side. And for me, that’s my husband and partner attorney, Rick.
Once Rick and I launched Fletcher & Fletcher, I began working on personal injury cases alongside him, helping clients recover compensation after car accidents, slip-and-falls, and other incidents. That work lets me fight for justice in another way, ensuring our clients can focus on healing while we take on the legal battles for them.
I have absolute trust in Rick, just as I’m asking clients to have absolute trust in me. And it feels good to know that another incredible lawyer has my back through every case.
For both of us, it’s important that our children learn the value of hard work, a strong family foundation, and loving thy neighbor. I had an unconventional path to Christianity, but I have my testimony of what God has done for me and see the blessings in my life. I know I am called to help those in need and not to judge, but to be caring and compassionate for my clients and a warrior for justice in the courtroom.
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