Vicki Roberts

Vicki Roberts (born July 3, 1959) is an American attorney, legal commentator, television personality, film producer, and poet. She is known for her work as an entertainment and litigation attorney, her appearances as a legal analyst on television, and her authorship of the poetry collection Bourgeois Poetry..

Early life and education Roberts was born in Long Island, New York. She graduated as valedictorian of her high school class before earning a degree in Radio, Television, and Film from California State University, Northridge. She later obtained a Juris Doctor from Southwestern University School of Law, where she graduated with honors and was placed on the dean's list.

Career

Legal career She was admitted to the California State Bar in 1983, and to the New Jersey State Bar in 1986.

In addition to litigation, she has worked as an entertainment attorney and was formerly a licensed talent agent. She co-founded the Kismet Talent Agency and has been involved in client representation within the entertainment industry.

Her legal work has extended into media, where she has appeared as an on-air legal commentator discussing high-profile cases and legal issues. , Lou Ferrigno, Jermaine Jackson, Don Krishner and others. She has provided legal consultation to Red Buttons and Larry King.

Media and television work Roberts has appeared in various television programs and media productions, often as a legal analyst or personality. Her television credits include appearances on programs such as Celebrity Justice and Jury Duty, as well as commentary roles on news and entertainment platforms.

Writing and poetry Roberts is the author of Bourgeois Poetry (2019), a collection of poems written in a classical, metered style. Her work often explores themes of memory, relationships, and historical reflection.

She received Honorable Mention in the Society of Classical Poets International Poetry Competition in 2022 for Antietam and in 2023 for What Time Is It?.

In addition to writing, Roberts has worked as a pianist and songwriter, composing music across multiple genres.

Through her maternal grandmother, Blanche Schildkraut, Roberts is related to the Schildkraut family of actors, which includes Academy Award–winning actor Joseph Schildkraut and Yiddish stage actor Rudolph Schildkraut. Year Title Role

2013 Weiner Strudel Actress, executive producer, pianist Documentary Short 2007 Being Michael Madsen Attorney Vicki Roberts 2008 Jury Duty Celebrity juror Series regular 2011-2012 Geraldo at Large Legal commentator 2 episodes 2009 Sober House Herself, Gary Busey's attorney Episode 1.1 2009 Disorder in the Court 8 Herself TV series 2008 Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew Herself, Gary Busey's attorney Episodes 2.6 & 2.9 2008 Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell Commentator Episode dated 2 December 2008 2008 Disorder in the Court 6 Herself TV series 2008 Disorder in the Court 5 Herself TV series 2006-2008 Inside Edition Herself 6 episodes 2005-2008 Extra Herself 5 episodes 2007 Through Your Eyes Actress & co-producer 2003-2005 Celebrity Justice Herself 16 episodes 2003-2004 The Abrams Report Herself 2 episodes 2003 Passengers Executive producer & producer Short