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Gerry Spence

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Gerry Spence is an American trial lawyer from Wyoming, renowned for his high-profile criminal defense cases and undefeated record in those trials. Since the 1960s, he has represented numerous notable clients, including Randy Weaver in the Ruby Ridge case and Imelda Marcos. Known for his passionate courtroom style and Western aesthetic, Spence founded the Trial Lawyers College to train young attorneys. He famously claims never to have lost a criminal case in his decades-long career.

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Which famous cases made Gerry Spence nationally known?

Spence represented the family of Karen Silkwood in a civil case against the Kerr-McGee Corporation and secured a major jury verdict in 1979. He later defended Randy Weaver after the 1992 Ruby Ridge siege.

Did Gerry Spence really never lose a criminal defense case?

Spence has publicly described himself as undefeated in criminal defense trials, a claim repeated in his books and professional biographies. That formulation is narrower than saying he never lost any legal proceeding, because his career also included civil cases and other forms of litigation.

What happened in Gerry Spence's defense of Randy Weaver?

At Weaver's 1993 federal trial, the defense challenged the government's conduct surrounding Ruby Ridge. Weaver was acquitted of the most serious charges, including murder and conspiracy, but convicted of failing to appear in court.

What is the Trial Lawyers College founded by Gerry Spence?

Spence founded the Trial Lawyers College at his Thunderhead Ranch in Wyoming in 1994. Its training emphasizes storytelling, emotional honesty, psychodrama techniques, and courtroom advocacy for lawyers representing individuals.

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