
About
- CANDACE ROBINSON, ESQ
ABOUT
Criminal Defense Attorney | Post-Conviction Advocate
Candace Robinson is a leading advocate for federal post-conviction reform and a powerhouse criminal defense attorney committed to securing second chances for individuals serving excessive sentences. A proud Baltimore native, she has built her career around challenging the harsh realities of the federal justice system and fighting for meaningful relief for the incarcerated.
She is the attorney behind the landmark § 2241 habeas petition that led to the release of the late Rayful Edmond III, an iconic figure in federal sentencing history who served more than 35 years in prison. The case drew national attention and became a symbol of what post-conviction advocacy can achieve.
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Candace Robinson is a leading advocate for federal post-conviction reform and a powerhouse criminal defense attorney committed to securing second chances for individuals serving excessive sentences. A proud Baltimore native, she has built her career around challenging the harsh realities of the federal justice system and fighting for meaningful relief for the incarcerated.
She is the attorney behind the landmark § 2241 habeas petition that led to the release of the late Rayful Edmond III, an iconic figure in federal sentencing history who served more than 35 years in prison. The case drew national attention and became a symbol of what post-conviction advocacy can achieve.


Education
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Massachusetts School of Law — J.D., 2011
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University of Maryland Eastern Shore — B.S., Criminal Justice, Cum Laude, 2008
State Bar Admission
Admitted in Connecticut. Practicing solely before federal courts.
Federal court admissions list
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Supreme Court of the United States
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United States District Court for the District of Columbia
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United States District Court for the District of Maryland
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United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
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Second Circuit Court of Appeals
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Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
Federal court admissions list
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United States District Court for the District of Arizona ( Phoenix)
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United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
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United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama
