Shockley Everett P

In October of that year, I decided to venture out on my own and opened an office in Dublin, even though it wasn't the county seat of Pulaski County. I was the first lawyer to have an office in that quiet bedroom community. Seven lawyers now call it home. Like so many young attorneys, I asked to be appointed by the court to represent indigent criminal defendants.

My first three cases involved the sale of cocaine, robbery and murder. I had no choice but to jump in with both feet. I quickly developed a keen interest in criminal cases. After all, almost any criminal case is more interesting than searching real estate titles, preparing a will or a contract, filing bankruptcy for someone, or providing tax advice.