A. Jury trial wins:

1. DUI - not guilty - February 2009
2. Robbery and Assault with a Deadly Weapon - not guilty, March 2008
3. Rape - not guilty
4. Driving under the influence - not guilty
5. Felon in possession of a firearm - not guilty
6. Federal perjury - not guilty

B. Unique cases:

1. Flying under the influence. In this case, the pilot allegedly under the influence of alcohol crashed his plane, resulting in a passenger's leg being broken in six places. After extensive negotiations, the pilot entered a guilty plea, but was not sent to State Prison and instead received one year in the County Work Furlough Program.

2. The "Red-Handed Bandits" was a case that was featured on American Justice. Two suspects broke into businesses and residences stealing computers and other items. My client along with a Co-Defendant were charged with 22 counts of commercial and residential burglary and grand theft. After trial, the co-defendant was found guilty of all 22 counts. My client was only found guilty of 4 counts. The Co-defendant went to state prison whereas my client received only probation.

C. Testimonials/thank you letters:

Kudos... Kudos... Kudos...

"Richard L. Katzman just tried a federal felony case on July 8, 2002. The charge was Title 18, U.S.C., Sec. 922(a)(6): False Statement in Acquisition of a firearm. Richard's client was a convincted felon although he had applied for, but not received an expungement at the time of the application for the acquisition of the firearm. The jury was out for 1 1/2 hours and came back with a not guilty verdict. Well done!"

Richard,
Thank you for your legal counsel you have given me over the past couple of years. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.

Dear Richard,
Thanks. You're skills are highly appreciated. Thanks for helping me through one of the darkest nights (months) of my soul. Your client made a mistake and will make restitution with a grateful attitude, and will return a much wiser and stronger woman to contribute as much as possible as I can to my world. Thanks.

Dear Mr. Katzman,
I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated all of your help. Thank you so much for everything you've done.

Mr. Katzman,
I owe you a debt of gratitude that runs very deep over seven months. I heard countless tales of the truly horrible public defenders many of my co-inhabitants were stuck with; those who didn't care or were too burdened to care. I am very thankful that you chose to pick up my case -- or that I was lucky enough to have it be your turn to draw - whichever applies best. I also appreciate your filing an appeal on my behalf and furnishing names of possible counselors to my father... With sincere gratitude.