spicysashimi Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I got the word today via email from the secretary to the committee - the full committee on character and fitness for the 1st Department, Appellate Division has voted to admit me to the New York State Bar. Wow. Putting aside the *two year delay* I've waited since graduating law school, collecting paperwork and getting sick, I can't help but think back to when I was 17 and was being wrongly prosecuted. I made my decision to become a criminal defense lawyer from the bunk in my cell. That was 1996. Plenty of people told me I couldn't do it. My overzealous prosecutor was certain I wouldn't even be able to gain admission to law school after my conviction. I hate using myself as an example, but if a kid screws up, he may not have blown his chance to become a lawyer. I did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 WOOOOOOOOOOHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!FAntastic news. Glad to hear this today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 Awesome! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted June 25, 2007 Share Posted June 25, 2007 I NEVER had any doubt, Aaron. Congrats BIG time to you and Julia. I think I may need to celebrate with ANOTHER glass of wine . Hope you'd be in MY corner if I ever needed helpn !!!!! Way to go! Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 FANTASTIC! I am soooooo thrilled to hear your good news! I believed that this would be and it is!!! Your words have given me the music to do the 'Happy Dance' to. I am going to share your words with my high school students in the fall. God Bless you Aaron. Keep on keeping on! Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkelley Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Aaron, wow, what a year for you so far!!! Congratulations, you truly are an inspiration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Aaron, You made my day. Do you realzise all the postive things that are happening with you. You are certainly on a roll!!! Keep it coming Aaron!!! Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chloesmom Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Big congratulations to you! Have a great career! Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Many, many congratulations to you!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dscherer Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Great! Great! Great! I am so happy for you! Keep it rolling!!!! Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raneyf Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Yeah Aaron - Good Job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather_T Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Aaron congratulations!!!!!!!!!! That is way to cool!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 WOW, this is REALLY GREAT NEWS!!! As I always say, "I never say NEVER!" Way to go and way to prove 'em wrong! Here's to a JOB WELL DONE AARON! Go kick *ss! Kasey, did you say WINE?? CLINK CLINK TO AARON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 I am so happy for you. This is great, congratulations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary colleen Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Aaron, my very most heartfelt congratulations. Tell every kid you deal with that has screwed up what your story is. One or two of them will listen and take it to heart. I'm very happy for you. Mary Colleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiredmom959 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Wow, what a success story. You should be SO proud of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recce101 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Hey, Aaron, ABSOLUTELY SUPERB! We knew you'd make it if that panel had any common sense at all, and they did. Sometimes good things DO happen to the good guys. Aloha, Ned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Congratulations Aaron!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Way to go Aaron This is indeed wonderful news and you are a ture inspiration on many many fronts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Justice was served up big-time! I'm so happy for you, Aaron, and I know that you'll continue to be a positive influence in the lives of many. Take care of yourself while you're taking care of others. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonjo Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Yay Aaron! Congrats! I knew you could do it! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rvillella Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Congrats Aaron. Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 Wow,what wonderful news to read. Congratulations, Aaron, for a job well done. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev'sSister Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 You go Aaron!! What an inspiration you are!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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