When Kate finished talking, I offered her my sincere congratulations and wished her all the best. I had to go see another client, I lied, then walked out of Penguin House feeling a tremendous sense of satisfaction, as if I really helped make a difference in the life of someone who deserved to have good things come their way. I wanted to believe Debbie also felt great satisfaction hearing Kate talk about the future with such optimism. As a dedicated public defender, Debbie knew only too well that confidence in a brighter future was not an outlook often expressed by her clients. No doubt, a heavy toll had been exacted on Debbie’s perspective on life, and, no doubt, she probably didn’t appreciate my presence at the table. I really couldn’t blame her.
BY MARC KRULEWITCH
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Doubt in the 2nd Degree
Like his character Jules Landau, MARC KRULEWITCH is descended from an infamous Chicagoan. He grew up in Highland Park, Illinois, and now lives with his wife in Colorado.
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