Laura R. Sheppard
Criminal Defense Attorney, Researcher, and Professor
California
Laura R. Sheppard, J.D., Ph.D., is a California criminal defense attorney, researcher, and professor with more than 17 years of experience in criminal law. She holds a Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology, Public Policy & Law from Alliant University and a J.D. from the University of San Diego. Her doctoral research examined racial disparities in California criminal sentencing, including the role of age in punishment and juvenile transfer decisions.
Laura teaches criminal law and legal research and writing at the college and law school levels and consults on cases involving statistical racial disparities, parole, prisons, and rehabilitation. Her legal practice focuses on parole hearings and resentencing throughout California, with a particular interest in parole and carceral policy.