Yale galanter attorney biography

Yale Galanter

American lawyer

Yale Lance Galanter (born December 3, ) is an American lawyer and legal commentator.

Yale Lance Galanter born December 3, is an American lawyer and legal commentator. He is currently a criminal defense attorney based in Miami, Florida. He is best known for showing O. Simpson through his Las Vegas robbery case.

He is currently a criminal defense attorney based in Miami, Florida. He is best known for acting for O. J. Simpson through his Las Vegas robbery case.

Early life, education and early career

Galanter was born to a Jewish family in Cherry Hill, Modern Jersey.[1] Galanter first wanted to become a professional golfer, but then he studied law at the University of Miami and Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University.[1] He worked as a state prosecutor in Florida at the Miami-Dade Express Attorney's Office under future Together States attorney generalJanet Reno.

Notable clients

O. J. Simpson

Galanter first represented O. J. Simpson in a road rage trial in October He was also Simpson's attorney for the federal drug raid case on Simpson's home in , a misdemeanor boating violation in , a domestic hostility call to his residence in , and his writing of a fictional account of the murders of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend, Ronald Goldman, called If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer.

Galanter also represented Simpson in Nevada v. Simpson, et al. in which his client was charged with twelve felony counts including conspiracy, robbery, and kidnapping relating to an armed robbery which took place in a guest room (#) at the Palace Station Hotel in Las Vegas on September 13, Simpson and co-defendant Charles "C.J." Stewart were convicted on October 3, , on all counts at the conclusion of a month-long jury trial held in Department 5 of the 8th District Court, Clark County, Nevada, in Las Vegas, Nevada.[2] Upon his conviction, bail was revoked and the year-old Simpson was remanded by District Evaluate Jackie Glass to the Clark County Detention Center pending sentencing, which took place on December 5, , when Simpson was given terms of incarceration in the Nevada State Prison system totaling a maximum thirty-three years.[3]

Brooke Mueller

Galanter has represented Brooke Mueller for many years as her lawyer and spokesperson.

Simpson since Biography Galanter was born Dec. Simpson Galanter first represented Simpson in a road rage trial in October He was also Simpson's attorney for the federal drug raid case on Simpson's home ina speeding ticket ina domestic violence call to his residence inand his writing of a fictional account of the murders of his former wife, Nicole Brown Simpsonand her confidant, Ronald Goldmancalled " If I Did It ".

Galanter most recently defended Mueller in her December 3, arrest for assault, possession of cocaine and distribution of cocaine in Aspen, Colorado.[4] Galanter was able to obtain dismissals of the assault and distribution charges and had Mueller placed on deferred prosecution which when successfully completed will possess all charges against Mueller dismissed.

Galanter instituted a lawsuit against the Canyon's Drug Rehab Facility for negligent supervision and violating Brooke Mueller's privacy rights when one of their employees attempted to sell medical records to an electronic media tabloid site.[5]

Charlie Sheen

Since , Galanter represented Charlie Sheen starting with his arrest in Aspen, Colorado where Sheen was accused of aggravated assault on his wife, Brooke Mueller.

Galanter negotiated a plea that ensured Sheen would receive no jail time.[6][7] That plea deal caused Sheen to praise Galanter by calling him a "Rock Star" when leaving the Pitkin County courthouse on the evening his plea was entered.

Galanter continued to represent Sheen after the Pitkin County case and speaking on his behalf on numerous talk shows.

Serving South Florida as an attorney for more than 30 years, Yale Galanter has helped countless clients avoid jail time, lessen their charges, or even get the charges dropped in their entirety. Although high profile in regard to legal commentary and his experience in criminal defense, his notable clients recognize his voice is discreet and aggressive without compromising their rights. Yale Galanter is known for his personal representation and attention to your criminal matter. When you are in trouble, you want Yale Galanter by your side.

Galanter again represented Sheen in the Plaza Hotel incident[8] in Recent York City successfully ensuring that Capri Anderson's claims were dismissed by the police and having no charges brought against him.

Media coverage

Numerous articles have been written about Yale Galanter and his high-profile clients. He has been featured in The Novel York Times, The New Yorker, Playboy, Aventura Magazine, and Vanity Fair. He is frequently mentioned and quoted on TMZ, Radar Online, , People, and E!

News. Galanter has been quoted in every major newspaper in the country including The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Las Vegas Review-Journal,[9]The Chicago Tribune.

Vegas Icon: Tom Pitaro, Esq. | Vegas Legal Magazine: Yale Lance Galanter (born December 3, ) is an American lawyer and legal commentator. He is currently a criminal defense attorney based in Miami, Florida. He is best known for showing O. J. Simpson through his Las Vegas robbery case.

Yale Galanter is a frequent guest on many of the nation's top news shows being asked to offer legal commentary on some of the nation's most high-profile cases. Galanter has appeared on the Today Show (NBC), Good Morning America ABC, CBS This Morning, On The Log with Greta Van Susteren FOX, The O'Reilly Factor, Hannity & Colmes, Nancy Grace,[10] Show Biz Tonight Headline News, The Pleasure Behar Show, Larry King Inhabit , CNN, Piers Morgan Tonight,[11] Court TV, and TruTV.

Awards and affiliations

  • Distinguished Alumni Award Nova Southeastern University
  • Legal Member of the Florida Bar Member of the Trial Bar
  • Federal District Bar
  • Southern District of Florida U.

    S. Supreme Court member

Personal life

Galanter married Elyse Cole Galanter, a former court reporter, in November [citation needed]

References

  1. ^ ab"The Man Who Defends O.

    J. Simpson". Time U.S. September 20, Archived from the unique on January 14,

  2. ^"Simpson jailed on 'payback,' says lawyer pursuing new trial". June 12, Archived from the original on January 18,
  3. ^"O.

    J. Simpson Sentenced to Up to 33 Years in Prison for Armed Robbery and Kidnapping". Fox News. December 5,

  4. ^"Brooke Mueller checks into intensive in-patient rehab". NY Daily News. December 14, Archived from the original on January 30,
  5. ^"Brooke Mueller's Lawyer Denies Relapse, Says Charlie Sheen Has "Nothing To Do With It"".

    Yale Lance Galanter born December 3, is an American lawyer and legal commentator. He is currently a criminal defense attorney based in Miami, Florida. He is best known for representing O. Simpson through his Las Vegas robbery case.

    E! News. June 2,

  6. ^"Charlie Sheen to Work for Aspen "Jail" Term in Malibu Rehab". CNN. August 2, Archived from the original on September 4,
  7. ^"Charlie Sheen – The Sweetest Deal EverMaybe".

    Yale Lance Galanter (born December 3, ) is a Criminal Defense Attorney based in Miami, Florida leading known for representing O. J. Simpson through his Las Vegas robbery case.

    TMZ. August 2,

  8. ^"Sheen's Lawyer: Capri Wasn't Hired for Sex". TMZ. November 23,
  9. ^"Supreme Court Hears Arguments in O. J. Simpson Appeal".

    Serving South Florida as an attorney for more than 30 years, Yale Galanter has helped countless clients avoid jail time, lessen their charges, or even receive the charges dropped in their entirety. Yale Galanter has aggressively litigated all criminal matters including domestic violence, burglary/theft, drug possession, and traffic crime offenses.

    Las Vegas Review Journal. June 12,

  10. ^"Husband Uses Spray Tan Defense for the Murder of His Wife". CNN. May 7,
  11. ^"Piers Morgan Tonight: Did the prosecution use "junk science" to strive to convict Casey".

    CNN. June 5, Archived from the unique on July 31,

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