Some cases need more than pretrial preparation. They need a trial lawyer.
Amanda Hernandez is available to be hired by other attorneys as trial counsel in criminal cases and, in select circumstances, personal injury jury trials. If your case is approaching trial and you want experienced courtroom counsel to help try it, develop themes, handle key witnesses, or strengthen your presentation to the jury, Amanda can join your team.
Amanda has substantial experience in criminal trial work in both state and federal court and is often brought in when the stakes are high and trial performance matters. She is particularly well-suited for serious felony cases, sensitive witness examinations, and cases requiring a steady, strategic courtroom presence. She is also available on a limited, case-by-case basis for personal injury matters that are being actively prepared for trial.
Trial Services for Attorneys
Amanda may assist with:
- Trial strategy and case presentation
- Voir dire
- Opening statements and closing arguments
- Cross-examination and direct examination
- Witness preparation
- Evidentiary disputes and trial objections
- First-chair or second-chair trial work
Strategic Value in Sensitive Cases
In sexual assault and other sensitive, high-stakes cases, trial strategy includes more than just what questions are asked, it includes how and by whom they are asked. Jurors are often highly attuned to tone, demeanor, and perceived fairness, particularly during the cross-examination of an alleged victim. In many cases, having a female trial attorney handle these examinations can help avoid unnecessary friction with the jury and allow for a more controlled, credible, and effective presentation of the defense. Amanda is frequently brought in for this purpose, offering a strategic advantage in cases where careful witness handling and jury perception are critical.
Criminal and Limited Personal Injury Matters
Amanda’s primary focus is criminal defense trial work. She may also accept limited personal injury trial engagements where counsel wants courtroom-focused support for a case set for jury trial. To discuss associating Amanda as trial counsel on your case, contact Amanda Hernandez Law, PLLC, at 210-369-4040.