criminal justice Archives - Michael L. Stout Law

Lee Hunt

A plaintiff’s attorney with an “affidavit face” and a passionate work ethic, Lee Hunt shows empathy to clients representing them with the same drive that he gives to iron man triathlons. Recorded on November 13, 2025

December 22, 2025

Jennifer Sellitti

Exploring shipwrecks and navigating the challenges of indigent defense, Jennifer Sellitti, head of the New Jersey Public Defender and dive boat captain, describes the similarities of her avocations. Recorded on October 9, 2025

November 5, 2025

Dan Cron

As a young lawyer Dan was a key player in seeking accountability and improvement for a neglected New Mexico prison system that led to the 1980 riot, and went on from there to a distinquished career of excellent advocacy. Recorded on June 6, 2025 Recorded on September 2, 2025

September 23, 2025

David Stout

His journey as a prominent trial lawyer, professor and family man has taught David valuable professional and personal lessons. He has had large professional successes and has met the challenge of alcoholism with the help of his family, leading him to the success he is today. Recorded on August 12, 2025

September 23, 2025

Denise de La Rue

From acting to lawyering with compassion throughout, Denise has learned to see humans from several perspectives, resulting in a real-world and sensitive consultant in the most serious of cases. Recorded on June 27, 2025

September 23, 2025

Lori James-Townes

Executive director, National Association of Public Defenders. “I think that we’re all worried about what the landscape looks like in the next political atmosphere… I think that will shift the way in which we operate, but I’m hoping its also for the better… that the struggles we are going to face will teach us to…

February 10, 2025

Ahmad Assed

New Mexico criminal defense lawyer, 2024 Driscoll award recipient, and international justice advocate. Recorded on June 10, 2024

June 14, 2024

Hon. Paul Kelly

Federal judge for the 10th Circuit. A longtime New Mexican, volunteer fireman, attorney and legislator after transitioning from the East Coast. Recorded on February 15, 2024

May 6, 2024