1 /5 Marley Rosenbaum: I dont feel Ms. James handled my case in my best interest at all, but thankfully, my dad is a former LEO, and after meeting Ms. James during my first hearing, he approached another attorney at the courthouse, who took over my case. I did not feel heard or as if my best interests were being looked out for. At the time, I was a 21-year-old college student enrolled in a program that mandated me to maintain a clean criminal record and obtain a state license post-graduation. Being told I could "explain the situation" to the licensing board and future employers made me think my life was over. Rather than accepting the sentence, pleading guilty, and risking a permanent mark on my record, my new attorney tirelessly fought for two years to secure the best possible outcome for me. I completed all of my court requirements and fees within two months and never had to report to a PO. I now have no record, graduated with two degrees, and havent had to stress about having a record each time I have a background check performed.