SERIOUS REPRESENTATION FOR PEOPLE WHOSE FUTURES MATTER.
THE CRIMINAL LEGAL SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO REDUCE PEOPLE TO CHARGES, CASE NUMBERS, OR CONVICTIONS.
I reject that premise.
My work is grounded in the belief that people are more than the worst moment of their lives. Every case is approached with rigor, care, and an unflinching understanding of what is actually at stake.
HI, I’M CARI.
I founded Lotus Legal PLLC to practice law the way I believe it should be practiced: human-centered, rigorous, and focused on work that matters.
I bring the perspective of a former federal judicial clerk, government attorney, and Big Law litigator.
That experience shows up as careful preparation, clear thinking, and advocacy that does not flinch when the stakes are high.
If you need someone who will listen closely, tell you the truth, and fight when it counts, I invite you to get in touch.
HUMAN CENTERED
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LET’S MAKE GOOD TROUBLE
My practice focuses on defending people against the power of the state, whether that power shows up in a criminal prosecution, a civil rights violation, or an institution insulated from accountability.
This work requires preparation, judgment, and a willingness to push back when silence is the easier option.
I do not shy away from that.
PRACTICE AREAS
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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.
