Brad R. Schlesinger

Brad R. Schlesinger is an Adjunct Professor at St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump School of Law. He is an attorney with over a decade of trial, appellate, and post-conviction civil commitment experience, having defended thousands of indigent adults and juveniles in cases ranging from misdemeanor theft to first-degree murder. Licensed in Washington State and the Supreme Court of the United States, he now practices civil litigation.

Education:

• BS, Criminal Justice, Florida International University, 2009
• Juris Doctor (JD), St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump School of Law, 2013

Professional Background: During his tenure as a public defense attorney, Schlesinger tried over 50 jury trials to verdict and briefed 45 cases on appeal. He served as a staff editor on the Intercultural Human Rights Law Review and the Florida Public Interest Journal during his legal studies.

Research Interests: His expertise spans Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Sentencing Law, with a focus on defending indigent clients at all stages of legal proceedings.