For much of her 30-year career , Clarke ran the federal public defender 's offices in San Diego , California , and Spokane , Washington . Judy Clarke is considered the nation 's foremost expert in defending capital cases . She has helped keep Susan Smith , Ted Kaczynski and others off death row . Clarke has been appointed to defend Jared Lee Loughner . Comment:
Judy Clarke is considered the nation 's foremost expert in defending capital cases . She has helped keep Susan Smith , Ted Kaczynski and others off death row . Clarke has been appointed to defend Jared Lee Loughner . Comment: