Oct 1, 2024
In this episode, Elizabeth Kelley
talks with her guest, Zach Segal. The two discuss
post-conviction remedies, specifically 2254 and 2255 motions and
motions for Compassionate Release, as well as the challenges people
with mental disabilities face in filing these motions.
In this episode, they discuss:
What is a...
Jun 27, 2024
This week, Elizabeth Kelley
talks with her guest, Dr. Elliot Atkins. Dr. Atkins is the
author of the chapter entitled “Working with the Expert: From the
Perspective of Experts” in the upcoming 2nd edition of Elizabeth’s
book, Representing People with Mental Disabilities published by the
American Bar Association.
May 28, 2024
In this episode, Elizabeth
Kelley interviews Criminal Defense Lawyer Marcia G. Shein.
The two discuss essential components of good mental health
evaluations, how an attorney can be particularly sensitive to red
flags, and practical aspects for newer attorneys in cases such as
these. Attorney Shein is the author of the...
Apr 3, 2024

This week Elizabeth Kelley talks with her guest, Professor Lucy Guarnera. The two discuss when a criminal defense lawyer should consider criminal responsibility as a defense, resources for finding mental health experts, and critical components of a thorough forensic evaluation.
In this episode, we discuss:
When a...
Mar 18, 2024
This week Elizabeth Kelley
talks with her guest, Dr. Eric Drogin, the author of the
first chapter in the second edition of her book, ‘Representing
People with Mental Disabilities: A Practical Guide for Criminal
Defense Lawyers.’
The two discuss clarification on the subject of competency and its importance, what...