- Golden Gate University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.) (May 2005)
- San Francisco State University, B.A., Speech and Communications (May 2000)
- California, 2008
- U.S Central District Court of California
- U.S Eastern District Court of California
- U.S Northern District Court of California
- U.S Southern District Court of California
- Supreme Court of California
- California Association of Black Lawyers
- Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- National Bar Association
- Black Law Students Association, President 2003 – 2004
- Mock Trial Competition Team, 2004 – 2005
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2022
- Los Angeles Business Journal, Leaders of Influence: Minority Attorneys
- LawDragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Lawyers
- Top 100 Lawyers, Attorney of the Year
2018 - Super Lawyers Rising Star
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers
2017 - Super Lawyers Rising Star
2016 - Top 40 under 40, National Black Lawyers
2005 - Most Outstanding in Litigation
- Rose Elizabeth Bird Award
- 2nd Place in National Mock Trial Competition, Northwestern Region
2004 - San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Scholarship Recipient
- Best Speaker in National Mock Trial Competition, Northwestern Region
- Diana Richmond Scholarship Recipient
2003 - Dean’s List
- Charmane Henderson v. City of Torrance, et al, Settlement: $3 Million
This case arises out of the wrongful death of Deautry Charles Ross. On January 1, 2018, Mr. Ross died while in the custody of the Torrance Police Department. After Officer Brian McGee needlessly shot Mr. Ross with a stun gun, Mr. Ross repeatedly complained that he could not breathe but was refused timely medical attention. A wrongful death lawsuit was filed on May 10, 2018.
- Austin Calhoun v. Santa Clara, et al, Verdict Award: $1,766,876
On July 8, 2012, Austin Calhoun, who was 16 at the time, walked to a fire station and called 911. He was in the midst of a mental health emergency and holding a knife to his throat when officers arrived, but he did not threaten anyone. Using a gun known as a SAGE launcher that shoots rubber bullets, Officer Mike Horn opened fire and hit Calhoun twice in the head. Mr. Calhoun was fortunate to survive but sustained life-altering injuries. A civil lawsuit was filed on November 13, 2015.
- Timothy Randolph v. City of Antioch, et al, Settlement: $1.6 Million
On July 28, 2014, Timothy Randolph was confronted by City of Antioch police officers. The confrontation led to a police-involved shooting. Officer Ward shot his firearm at Mr. Randolph eight to ten times at a distance of only six to seven feet. None of the officers present at the scene attempted to render medical aid but commented that Mr. Randolph should “just die.” A civil lawsuit was filed on August 8, 2016.
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Feb 13, 2021 Court TV
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Feb. 9, 2021 Court TV
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Feb 3, 2021 BET
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Jan 18, 2021 KTVU
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Jan 8, 2021 Meaww
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JAN-DEC 2020
Dec 25, 2020 ABC 7
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Dec 17, Jamaica Gleaner
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Dec 9, Court TV
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Dec 7, San Diego Union Tribune
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Nov 27, USA Today
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Nov 25, Court TV
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Oct 22, Court TV
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Oct 16, Edhat
A SERIES OF LIES: ELY FAMILY DENOUNCES DA FOR CLEARING DEPUTIES IN FATAL SHOOTING
Oct 16, Santa Barbara News Press
Ely family, attorneys rebuke district attorney’s report
Oct 16, KEYT
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Oct 15, Santa Barbara Independent
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Oct 15, Noozhawk
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Oct 15, Inside Edition
Daughters of 'Tarzan' Actor Ron Ely Say Brother Didn't Kill Their Mom, Claim Sheriff's Deputies Coverup
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Oct 13, Pasadena Now
Two Separate Federal Civil Rights Lawsuits Filed In Case Of Man Fatally Shot By Pasadena Police
Sep 14, Court TV
Court TV || Dewitt Lacy Breaks Down Case of a Virginia Mother Charged With the Murder of Her Child
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July 30, Court TV
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Court TV's 13th Juror || DeWitt Lacy on the Pregnant Woman Detained at Gunpoint by Police
July 9, Court TV
Court TV || DeWitt Lacy Discusses New Filings in George Floyd Case
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July 7, Law and Crime
J&P: White Woman who Called 911 on Black Man in Central Park to be Charged for Making False Report
June 26, Law and Crime
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June 19, Law and Crime
Law & Crime || DeWitt Lacy Discusses Two Black Men Found Hanging from Trees Within Two Weeks
Law & Crime || DeWitt on the "Dancing Cop" Seen Punching Jonathan Robinson in the Face in a Video
June 17, 2020, Court Tv
Court TV || DeWitt Lacy Discusses the 'Doomsday Parents' Case Part 1
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June 10, 2020, Mercury News
Homeless woman injured by police dog sues California city, 6 cops
June 9, 2020, San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Homeless woman injured by police dog sues West Covina, 6 officers
June 5, 2020, Star Tribune
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June 1, Court TV
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May 22, 2020, WitnessLA
Op-Ed: Homeless People Are Not Punching Bags
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March 26, Livermore Independent
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Jan 31, 2020, New York Post
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January 29, 2020,NBC 3 KCRA:
Modesto police release body cam video of 2014 officer-involved shooting
January 28, 2020, Free Thought Project:
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January 28, 2020, Modesto Bee:
January 28, 2020, Sacramento Bee:
January 28, 2020, Univision 19:
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January 27, 2020, ABC 10:
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Oct. 9, 2019, Bakersfield.com
Lawsuit claims excessive use of force during February shooting
Oct. 8, 2019, KGET
Family of a man left paralyzed after an officer-involved shooting files lawsuit against Bakersfield
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