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Charles Gessler

1933 – 2019

American lawyer

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Lived 1933 – 2019 (aged 85). Charles Gessler was an American lawyer.

Charles Addison Gessler (May 26, 1933 – April 27, 2019) was an American criminal defense attorney who specialized in death penalty litigation. Gessler worked as a deputy public defender for the Los Angeles County Public Defender's office for thirty-two years. Gessler handled several high-profile cases, including representing Lyle Menendez, G. Gordon Liddy and Vaughn Greenwood.

Legal career Gessler graduated from USC Gould School of Law in 1961, he then worked for two years as a deputy district attorney in Los Angeles County, and two years in private practice with friends from law school.

Public Defender's Office In 1965, Gessler joined the public defender's office. He worked at branch offices in Torrance and Compton. He began working at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in 1984.

Awards and recognition

In 1996, Gessler received the Significant Contributions to Criminal Justice Award from the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice In 2003, Gessler received the Reginald Heber Smith Award from the National Legal Aid & Defender Association for outstanding achievement to an indigent criminal defense organization.

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USC Gould School of Law
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Charles Addison Gessler

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Gessler?

American lawyer

When was Charles Gessler born?

Charles Gessler was born on 26 May 1933.

When did Charles Gessler die?

Charles Gessler died on 27 April 2019.

What was Charles Gessler's occupation?

Charles Gessler was a lawyer.

What nationality was Charles Gessler?

Charles Gessler was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Gessler

· Wikidata: Q65066149

· DBpedia: Charles Gessler

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