SERIOUS REPRESENTATION FOR PEOPLE WHOSE FUTURES MATTER.
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The criminal legal system is designed to reduce people to charges, case numbers, or convictions.
I reject that premise.
I’m Cari, founder of Lotus Legal PLLC. I bring the perspective of a former federal judicial clerk, government attorney, and Big Law litigator. My work is grounded in the belief that people are more than the worst moment of their lives. Every matter is approached with rigor, care, and an unflinching understanding of what is at stake.
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Facing criminal charges can be isolating, overwhelming, and terrifying, especially when the consequences include incarceration, loss of liberty, or permanent collateral harm.
I represent individuals charged with serious offenses with:
- Rigorous preparation
- Strategic, reality-based judgment
- An unwavering focus on protecting constitutional rights at every stage
This is a careful, deliberate defense for people whose futures are on the line.
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Incarceration does not erase a person’s humanity or their constitutional rights.
I advocate for incarcerated individuals whose rights have been violated, including:
- Unlawful conditions of confinement
- Denial of medical care
- Abuse of authority
- Deliberate indifference by government actors
These cases require persistence, credibility, and a willingness to confront systems that expect to go unchallenged. I am prepared to do that work.
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Cannabis law lives at the intersection of regulation, enforcement history, and legal uncertainty.
I work with businesses and individuals in the cannabis industry on matters involving:
- Regulatory compliance
- Internal disputes
- Risk assessment
- Related civil and criminal litigation
I bring more than a decade of experience in complex business litigation, including high-stakes commercial disputes.
