Mark O'Mara named national criminal trial lawyer of year

[Sudanese Sensation]

More acclaim for Orlando attorney Mark O'Mara. The National Trial Lawyers named him the national criminal trial lawyer of the year.

O'Mara last year represented George Zimmerman, who was acquitted in the fatal shooting of Trayvon Martin.

Gloria Allred received a life achievement award from the National Trial Lawyers group, which is meeting in Miami Beach. O'Mara picked up his prize Monday at the group's awards luncheon.

On Wednesday, he gained a new client: Deltona firefighter Terry Lee Freeman Jr., who has been accused of rape. The number of Freeman's possible victims grew to 12 Tuesday.

Since the Zimmerman trial, O'Mara has gained national exposure as a legal analyst for CNN

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[kobeunderbite]

Well deserved.

[Robceltsfan]

God bless Mark O'mara and the heroes he defends.

[AtiliusRegulus]

its easy to defend an innocent man.

[kobeunderbite]

its easy to defend an innocent man.

O'Mara's law practice was standard and competent... it was an open and shut case.

His poise and class in the face of racism and unwarranted hatred are what makes him a deserving recipient of this honor.

[AtiliusRegulus]

its easy to defend an innocent man.

O'Mara's law practice was standard and competent... it was an open and shut case.

His poise and class in the face of racism and unwarranted hatred are what makes him a deserving recipient of this honor.

what cochran did was more remarkable. he got a guilty man off. oh and the lawyer for those cops who beat up rodney king.