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PRESS RELEASE: Norwood.Law client could become America’s longest-serving wrongfully convicted man after judge grants new trial

A client of Norwood.Law in Tulsa is one step closer to becoming the longest-serving wrongfully convicted man in recorded U.S. history having so far spent almost half-a-century behind bars. Oklahoma County District Judge Amy Palumbo has ordered a new trial and new jury to reevaluate a 1974 robbery and murder that took place in the Oklahoma City suburb of Edmond.

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Glynn Simmons
Glynn Simmons

After 48 years, Glynn Simmons remains in prison despite a prosecutor’s doubts

On April 18, 2023, a judge assigned to the Simmons case, Amy Palumbo of the Oklahoma County District Court in Oklahoma City, was scheduled to take a fresh look at the evidence. After that, Palumbo would decide whether to vacate the original sentence and free Simmons outright or demand a new trial based on constitutional errors from the first trial in 1975. 

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Attorney Joe Norwood: Exemplary Cases

Mr. Norwood has had success in several areas of litigation, including arguing personal injury cases in front of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, counsel in international product liability lawsuits and civil rights work like overturning wrongful convictions.

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What to Look for When Hiring a Lawyer

Selecting a lawyer is a daunting task, to say the least. When doing so, it’s generally because a person finds themselves in a very scary situation and just wants to get someone on the case fast to relieve the stress. This article will help you know what questions to ask and what to look for when hiring a lawyer.

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