- Yale Galanter
Yale Galanter (born in
Cherry Hill, New Jersey ) is an American criminal defense attorney based inMiami, Florida best known for representingO. J. Simpson since 2000.Biography
Galanter was born Dec. 3, 1956 in Philadelphia to Robert and Beverly Galanter. Galanter first wanted to become a professional golfer, but then he studied law at the
University of Miami andShepard Broad Law Center atNova Southeastern University . [ [http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1663902,00.html?xid=rss-topstories The Man Who Defends O.J. Simpson - TIME ] ] He worked as a state prosecutor inFlorida at the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office underJanet Reno .O. J. Simpson
Galanter first represented Simpson in a road rage trial in October 2001. He was also Simpson's attorney for the federal drug raid case on Simpson's home in 2001, a speeding ticket in 2002, a domestic violence call to his residence in 2003, 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 ".Galanter also represented Simpson in "Nevada vs Simpson" (07-C-237890-C) 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 (#1203) at the Palace Station Hotel in Las Vegas on September 13, 2007. Simpson and co-defendant Charles "C.J." Stewart were convicted on October 3, 2008, on all counts at the conclusion of a month long jury trial held in Department 5 of the 8th District Court, Clark County, NV, at Las Vegas. Upon his conviction bail was revoked and the 61-year old Simpson was remanded by District Judge Jackie Glass to the Clark County Detention Center pending sentencing (which could be up to life in prison) that is currently scheduled for December 5, 2008, after which Mr. Simpson will be incarcerated in a Nevada state prison.
Personal life
Galanter is married to Elyse Cole Galanter, a former court reporter. They have been together 21 years and married since Nov. 28, 1998.
References
External links
* [http://www.galanterlaw.com/ Official website]
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