[blindlaw] accessibility issues in public criminal defense

[Shannon Geihsler]

Shannon Brady Geihsler
Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler,PLLC
1001 Main Street, Suite 803
Lubbock, Texas 79401 
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> On Jun 10, 2018, at 9:32 PM, Daniel McBride via BlindLaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Derek:
> 
> I have been licensed 34 years. My first 3 years were as a prosecutor, the following 21 years as a criminal defense trial attorney. I am glad to talk with you. I am full tomorrow, but should have time Tuesday onward.
> 
> I would, also, recommend contacting Shannon Giestler, a fine criminal defense attorney in Lubbock, Texas. I cannot think of a better person than Shannon to talk with.
> 
> Daniel McBride
> Fort Worth, Texas
> 817-847-0023
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: BlindLaw [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Derek Dittmar via BlindLaw
> Sent: Sunday, June 10, 2018 6:27 PM
> To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Derek Dittmar
> Subject: [blindlaw] accessibility issues in public criminal defense
> 
> Good evening,
> I’m interning this summer at the county Public Defender’s office under
> the third year practice rule.  Since I want to go into criminal
> defense advocacy, I was excited for the opportunity.  However, since
> our county has not transitioned to paperless records, all of the
> information about my clients is in print.  I’ve tried scanning with
> Seeing AI, but there are too many errors for me to feel comfortable
> relying entirely on the tech.
> Is there anyone on the list that would be willing to share their
> methods for accessing client information in a timely manner?  While my
> internship ends in about seven weeks, I’d like to work in this county,
> and would appreciate any assistance.  Specifically I’m curious about
> preferred technology for court (I currently use laptop with JAWS);
> methods for accessing both typed and handwritten records;
> recommendations on courtroom advocacy with a service animal; and
> anything else anyone would be able to share.
> If a phone call is easier, I'd be happy to make myself available at
> your convenience.
> Thank you, and I appreciate this list.  Great to not feel so alone!
> Derek J. Dittmar
> Campbell Law School
> Raleigh, North Carolina
> derekjdittmar at gmail.com
> 
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> http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/blindlaw_nfbnet.org/sbg%40sbgaal.com thanks Dan! I’d be happy to talk with him.