ATTORNEY DEBRA OPRI  GOES TO COURT TOMORROW WITH CLIENT PAMELA BACH-HASSELHOFF

Attorney Debra Opri moves ex parte for Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff in the ongoing custody battle in a hearing scheduled for Tuesday, May 1st at 8:30 AM at the Los Angeles Superior Court with Judge Juhas presiding. This is Ms. Opri's first court appearance for her client.

DATE: Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

TIME: 8:30 AM PT

DETAILS:   Attorney Debra Opri and Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff will be available immediately following the hearing for comments at the Grand Ave. courthouse entrance.

ON SITE CONTACT:  James Levesque - (714) 313-6303 (Luck Media)

DNA DOCTORS IN BIRKHEAD PATERNITY CASE DEMAND DNA SAMPLE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF ANNA NICOLE SMITH'S DEATH TO PRESERVE EVIDENCE

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An Emergency Relief Hearing is Scheduled for 8:30 AM PT In Dept. 2 of the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, February 9th

According to Attorney Debra Opri:

While Larry Birkhead is devastated by the news of the death of the mother of his daughter, he cannot ignore his responsibility to his child.  Immediately following hearing the news of the death of Anna Nicole Smith , doctors with the lab that would be collecting DNA samples in the court ordered paternity test notified Attorney Debra Opri that an immediate DNA test of Anna Nicole Smith was required within 48 hours of the death to preserve evidence.

On advice of this expert, an immediate emergency relief hearing will be held at 8:30 AM PT in Dept. 2 of the Los Angeles Superior Court to secure a court order for collection of DNA in this paternity action.

DATE: Friday, February 9th, 2007

LOCATION:
Los Angeles Superior Court
111 N. Hill Street
Dept. 2 Room 215

Judge Robert A. Schnider

TIME: 8:30 AM PT

IN ATTENDANCE:
Attorney Debra Opri

On -Site Contact:  James Levesque - (714) 313-6303 (Luck Media)

ATTORNEY DEBRA OPRI TO MAKE STATEMENT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE KIM DILLON VERDICT

Attorney Debra Opri will be making a statement immediately following the verdict in the former KTVK TV3 Phoenix newscaster Kim Dillon criminal trial outside the front doors of the courthouse.

DATE: Friday, February 2nd, 2007

TIME: Immediately following the verdict

ON-SITE CONTACT: (213) 713-0977

COURT OF APPEALS DENIES ANNA NICOLE SMITH'S REQUEST FOR DELAY IN PATERNITY PROCEEDINGS

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Hearing in the Larry Birkhead Paternity Suit to Go Forward With Judge Ruling on Request for Paternity Test on Dec. 13th at 8:30 AM

The Court of Appeals has denied the stay requested by Anna Nicole Smith's attorneys in the Larry Birkhead paternity proceedings. Accordingly, the scheduled December 13th hearing will go forward before Judge Robert A. Schnider at 8:30 AM. A ruling is expected by the judge on the request by Larry Birkhead for paternity testing of 3 month old Dannielynn.  Attorney Debra Opri will make a statement immediately following the hearing.

DATE: Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

TIME: 8:30 AM PT

IN ATTENDANCE:
Larry Birkhead
Attorney Debra Opri

DETAILS:   Attorney Debra Opri will be making a statement immediately following the hearing at the small plaza immediately north of the entrance at First Street and Grand Avenue.

On -Site Contact:  James Levesque - (714) 313-6303 (Luck Media)

EMERGENCY RELIEF HEARING SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26TH AT 1:30 PM IN BIRKHEAD-ANNA NICOLE SMITH PATERNITY CASE

An Emergency Relief hearing is scheduled for Thursday, October 26th at the Los Angeles Superior Court in the Larry Birkhead/Anna Nicole Smith paternity case.  A statement will be made by Birkhead Attorney Debra Opri immediately following the hearing between1:30 and 2:00 PM.

DATE: Thursday, October 26th, 2006

TIME: 1:30 PM PT

IN ATTENDANCE:
Larry Birkhead
Attorney Debra Opri

DETAILS:   Attorney Debra Opri will be making a short statement immediately following the hearing between 1:30 PM and 2:00 PM PT at the small plaza immediately north of the entrance at First Street and Olive.

Due to overwhelming media inquiries and in response to recent press reports, it is confirmed Debra Opri, attorney for Larry Birkhead, will travel to Nassau Bahamas for the purpose of deposing Anna Nicole Smith and Howard K. Stern on Monday, October 23rd beginning at 10:00 AM as it relates to Mr. Birkhead's paternity action (Anna Nicole Smith's challenge to California jurisdiction).

Location:

Alexiou Knowles & Company
St. Andrews Court
Frederick Street Steps
Nassau, Bahamas

Time: 10:00 AM

FUNERAL FOR TYRONE BROOKS,
19-year-old gunned down by San Bernardino Police
while trying to surrender following police pursuit 

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Bethel A.M.E. Church in Los Angeles on
Saturday, January 21st, 2006 – 12:00 PM

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Family's Attorney Debra Opri will make statement
Prior to the funeral service at 11:30 AM

WHAT: Funeral for Tyrone Brooks

WHERE :  Bethel A.M.E. Church , 7900 S. Western Ave. , Los Angeles , CA

WHEN: Saturday, January 21 st , 2006 – 12:00 PM

WHO: Family's Attorney Debra Opri will make a statement prior to funeral service at 11:30 AM

Details: Funeral for Tyrone Brooks. 19 year old teenager gunned down by San Bernardino Police on January 8th, 2006 . Tyrone was shot 27 times in the back as he was attempting to surrender following a 10-minute police pursuit that began in San Bernardino , California . Family's Attorney Debra Opri will be in attendance as well as community leaders. Ms. Opri will make a statement prior to funeral service at 11:30 AM .

DEBRA OPRI

ATTORNEY FOR  MICHAEL JACKSON'S PARENTS
AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW
AT SANTA MARIA COURTHOUSE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 25th

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - (June 22nd, 2004) -  Attorney Debra Opri, spokesperson for Michael Jacksos's parents Joseph and Katherine Jackson, will be available for interview at the Santa Maria Courthouse on Friday, June 25th beginning at 5:00 AM PST.

WHO: Attorney Debra Opri - Spokesperson for Joseph and Katherine Jackson (Michael's Parents)

WHAT: Interview or comments regarding Michael Jackson Court Hearing

WHEN: Friday, June 25th, 2004 - Available beginning at 5:00 AM PST.

WHERE:

Santa Maria Courthouse

312 East Cook St.
Santa Maria, CA  93454-5165

To arrange an interview prior to June 25th hearing, contact:

James Levesque, Luck Media & Marketing, Inc. - (310) 860-9170

LEGAL EAGLE TO THE STARS DEBRA OPRI

PROVIDES INSIGHT IN ROBERT BLAKE MURDER CASE

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She did the impossible when she got James Brown off the hook –

Could she do the same for Blake?

Here's what this savvy legal analyst has to say

With the glow of victory still burning bright, attorney to the stars, Debra Opri, is assuming an additional role: the media's hottest young legal analyst.

            Armed with an ingenious defense strategy, an exceptionally high IQ of 161, and an uncanny understanding of the public's perception of celebrities, she did the impossible: the silver-tongued attorney, who represented James Brown, successfully defended his case in the much-publicized sexual harassment lawsuit against the performer.

            "James Brown never won in court," says crack civil litigator Opri, on how high the odds were stacked against her client.  "He didn't want to go to trial; he was so certain he was going to lose. It's a very interesting thing, because no one expected this man to win.  No one."

            As a result of this remarkable upset, celebrity attorney Opri has fielded media requests for her perspective on other high profile celebrity cases. Robert Blake, Winona Ryder, Sharon Osbourne, Tommy Lee, and Jim Carey, to name a few.

            Opri believes that, "People pay attention to celebrities.  They give celebrities an added credential.  In many instances the celebrity may even be an obstacle.  That was a big issue in the James Brown case. "

            Regarding the Brown trial, Opri states, "It doesn't matter how many cases I have in my career, I will be most proud of the Brown case because it was labeled a loser from the start.  I was told regularly that there was no way we could win this case with the witnesses that the plaintiff had – but we did, because I used his celebrity."

Sure, Opri surprised herself, shocked the legal community and caught the media's attention, but with her impeccable vitae and confidence-instilling track record, getting Brown off the hook is right in line.  Opri received her law degree from Richard Nixon's alma mater, Whittier College in Southern California, made law review, and runs a successful Beverly Hills law firm, Opri & Associates, where she works extensively with film and television studios.  Opri used her natural entertainment affinity when a New York University undergraduate, carrying a heavy curriculum load consisting of a double major in drama and film-TV, and a triple minor in production, writing and business.

            With a rare combination of visual appeal, air-tight credibility and engaging eloquence, Opri is as polished and compelling in front of the camera as she is in front of the jury, and offers a balance of youthful sophistication with knowledge well beyond her years.  She is sought after for legal analysis and has appeared on Celebrity Justice, Inside Edition, Court TV, and has regular segments on local news stations such as Eyewitness News, KABC TV Los Angeles.

            After the magic she worked with Brown, she knows from whence she speaks with regard to the Robert Blake murder case.  "Unless there was an eye-witness who saw him pull the trigger, I don't see how his celebrity is going to fail him," she states authoritatively.  "People will give him the reasonable doubt if they can show that there are other people who wanted her dead – and there were a lot, we were told. "

            "With circumstantial evidence, as things start to unravel, is the registration numbers on the guns, and the eye-witnesses who claim that he was going to hire them to kill her," reasons Opri, who has experiences in criminal cases as well as civil ones.  "I don't think circumstantial evidence will ever be enough to convict a celebrity.

            "There are three main issues that will be dealt with in this case.  It will be a battle of the reputations [between Blake and Bakely], his celebrity, and taking advantage of the burden of proof beyond reasonable doubt.  Her reputation may create a great out for Robert Blake in terms of the reasonable doubt element," Opri strategizes.  "This will be the preeminent case on the burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt standard."

            She also cautions against the temptation to compare this to the O.J. Simpson case, pointing out, "These are different elements.  This is not a race issue, and it's not a gory crime; this is a premeditated murder execution style."

            As much as Opri would like to name-drop her star-studded client roster, she is bound by confidentiality agreements to keep mum.  Suffice it to say that she is well qualified to provide accurate and entertaining legal analysis to an audience looking for insight.