Alison Triessl Explained

Alison Triessl is a criminal defense lawyer based in Los Angeles, California who specializes in assault, drug and third strike cases.[1]

Career

Triessl has represented the family of Monica Burgos, who was murdered in Mexico by her husband Bruce Beresford-Redman,[2] Perry Alexander Jr.,[3] and Lois Goodman, a US Open referee accused of murdering her husband with a coffee mug (her case was ultimately dismissed by the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office).[4] Triessl has also provided legal commentary on a variety of local and national television programs, including Dr. Drew On Call, Dr. Phil, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Nancy Grace, The Early Show, Extra,[5] The Insider, and Today.[1] Cases for which she has provided legal commentary include the Jodi Arias murder trial,[5] [6] the George Zimmerman verdict,[7] the Jackson vs. AEG trial,[8] the Kelly Thomas verdict,[9] prosecutions of Miranda Barbour,[10] the Oscar Pistorius trial,[11] the investigation into allegations that Stephen Collins molested underage girls,[12] Robin Thicke's copyright infringement lawsuit,[13] the Ferguson indictment verdict,[14] and the guilty verdict in the Chris Kyle trial.[15]

Triessl was the 2009 President of the Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association and co-founder and CEO of the Pasadena Recovery Center, a drug and alcohol treatment center established in 2000 with her father, psychiatrist Dr. Lee Bloom.[16] Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew (later called simply Rehab with Dr. Drew), a reality television show which chronicled people as they are treated for alcohol and drug addiction by Drew Pinsky, was filmed at the center.[17] [18] She also created the website and mobile app Wild About Trial, which provides users with updates to cases from local reporters and provides access to court documents and legal commentary. Notable trials covered by the app includes those for Aaron Hernandez and James Holmes.[19] [20] [21]

In May 2014, The Huffington Post published an article by Triessl about Shelly Sterling.[22] Legal Smart with Alison Triessl began airing on KTLA in July 2015; the segment airs on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 3pm locally.[23] Since September 2015, she has contributed to the syndicated investigative news magazine series Crime Watch Daily.[24] [25]

Recognition and personal life

In 2006, Triessl was named "Woman of the Year" for Los Angeles County and received an honor for "Outstanding Community Service" from both the Lieutenant Governor and City Attorney.[1] She is married and has children. In 2012, she told Miami Herald how she balances her work and personal lives:

In 2010, Triessl was part of a group of speakers gathered by the Californians for Drug Free Youth to "raise awareness about the dangers of marijuana".[26]

Works

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Alison Triessl. March 23, 2015. The Huffington Post.
  2. Monica Burgos / Bruce Beresford-Redman:
  3. News: Altman. Larry. Gardena police deny man's brutality allegations. March 25, 2015. Daily Breeze. September 28, 2011.
  4. Lois Goodman:
  5. Web site: Jodi Arias Murder Trial: Is She Pulling a Casey Anthony?. Extra TV. March 25, 2015. March 1, 2013.
  6. [Murder of Travis Alexander|Jodi Arias]
  7. [George Zimmerman]
  8. Web site: Cruz. Nancy. Jackson vs. AEG Trial — Defense Attorney Alison Triessl. 19 August 2013 . KTLA. March 25, 2015.
  9. News: Cruz. Nancy. Kelly Thomas Verdict – Alison Triessl. March 25, 2015. KTLA.
  10. News: Alcindor. Yamiche. John. Bacon. Police probe teen's claims that she killed dozens. March 25, 2015. USA Today. February 17, 2014.
  11. Web site: Cruz. Nancy. Alison Triessl Weighs in on Oscar Pistorius Trial and What Happens Next?. KTLA. March 23, 2015. September 12, 2014.
  12. [Stephen Collins]
  13. Web site: Hernandez. Miriam. Robin Thicke Takes the Stand, Plays Keyboard in Court During 'Blurred Lines' Trial. March 25, 2015. February 26, 2015. KABC-TV. Los Angeles, California.
  14. Web site: Cruz. Nancy. Alison Triessl Weighs in on the Ferguson Indictment Verdict. 25 November 2014 . KTLA. March 23, 2015.
  15. Web site: Judge Cristina Perez 2-25-2015 9AM. KABC. March 25, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402103148/http://www.kabc.com/common/page.php?pt=Judge+Cristina+Perez+2-25-2015+9AM&id=39721&is_corp=0. 2015-04-02. dead.
  16. Actress Mackenzie Phillips and Pasadena Recovery Center Team up to Help Others Learn About the Perils of Addiction. Pasadena Living. October 3, 2013. March 25, 2015.
  17. Web site: Rehab with Dr. Drew. https://web.archive.org/web/20120827012519/http://www.vh1.com/shows/rehab_with_dr_drew/series.jhtml. dead. August 27, 2012. VH1. March 25, 2015.
  18. Schneider. Marc. Mindy McCready Latest 'Celebrity Rehab' Death; Dr. Drew Says She Slipped. Billboard. February 18, 2013. March 25, 2015.
  19. Web site: Wild About Trial Live Stream! Aaron Hernandez's Fiancée Testifies in Murder Trial. Extra TV. August 24, 2015. March 27, 2015.
  20. News: Judge Allows Police Video As Evidence In Aaron Hernandez Trial. August 24, 2015. The Huffington Post. February 13, 2015.
  21. News: Henderson. Barney. Batman shooter trial: James Holmes found guilty - as it happened. August 24, 2015. The Telegraph. July 16, 2015.
  22. News: Net Worth Over Self-Worth: Anyone With the Last Name of Sterling Need Not Apply. May 14, 2014. The Huffington Post.
  23. Web site: Triessl. Alison. Legal Smart with Alison Triessl Premieres This Week on KTLA. Wild About Trial. August 24, 2015. August 13, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150918001953/http://www.wildabouttrial.com/one_off/legal-smart-with-alison-triessl-premieres-this-week-on-ktla/. 2015-09-18. dead.
  24. Web site: Wild About Trial Debuts Weekly Segment On CWD. CrimeWatchDaily.com. Telepictures Productions Inc.. November 3, 2015. September 23, 2015.
  25. Web site: There's Nowhere to Hide! Crime Watch Daily Premieres Monday, September 14th!. WidlAboutTrial.com. November 3, 2015. September 14, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151026063643/http://www.wildabouttrial.com/one_off/theres-nowhere-to-hide-crime-watch-daily-premieres-monday-september-14th/. 2015-10-26. dead.
  26. News: Coker. Matt. Bud Bashers Gather to Demonize Legalization. March 25, 2015. OC Weekly. June 25, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402122122/http://blogs.ocweekly.com/navelgazing/2010/06/marijuana_california_drug_free.php. 2015-04-02. dead.

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