Making a difference –
one case at a time.
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After 14 Years in Prison, Dale Duke Is Cleared of Sexual Abuse Conviction and Free At Last
Originally published in the Dallas Observer by Leslie Minora
As a free man for the first time in 14 years, Dale Duke tightly embraced his tearful mother. His every move followed by a swarm of cameras, the wrongfully imprisoned man, now 60, exited the packed courtroom of District Judge Susan Hawk with his parents, lawyer and supporters from his church.
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Dallas County Exonerates Two More Men, 30 Years After the Crime They Didn't Commit
Originally published in the Dallas Observer by Leslie Minora
This morning, two men stood in the same courtroom where they were convicted of aggravated assault and sentenced to life in prison for a rape and shooting that happened almost 30 years ago. This time, both were smiling, as they were one step closer to exiting the criminal justice hell that consumed the last three decades of their lives.
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Susan Hawk Secures Expedited Dismissals For Two Clients
Susan Hawk doesn't back down from a challenge. When two of her clients were arrested on serious charges, indicted, and set for trial, they needed a fighter in their corner.
Through Susan’s proactive mitigation, seasoned experience, and her expert network, she provided evidence that her clients were wrongfully charged and secured dismissals for both clients in just three and a half months. This victory means they can rebuild their lives, free from these charges.
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Susan Hawk Successfully Obtains Dismissals for Two Clients Through Pretrial Diversion
Two clients facing serious criminal charges can now move forward with a fresh start thanks to Susan Hawk’s unwavering advocacy and guidance. By exploring every possible avenue to protect her clients’ futures, Susan identified pretrial diversion as the best path forward in their cases.