High Profile Cases
Rayful Edmond III
Secured release after more than 35 years in prison through a sealed § 2241 petition.
Candace Robinson represented the late Rayful Edmond III, a figure whose name became synonymous with Washington, D.C.’s drug epidemic of the late 1980s. Once described as one of the most notorious drug kingpins in the nation’s capital, Edmond was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in 1989 for his role in a massive narcotics conspiracy that drew national attention. Over the course of more than three decades in federal custody, Edmond underwent a profound transformation, dedicating himself to education, mentorship, and personal growth.
Attorney Robinson represented Edmond in proceedings before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and ultimately secured his release through a sealed 28 U.S.C. § 2241 habeas petition filed outside those districts. This extraordinary outcome brought an end to more than 35 years of incarceration and highlighted both Edmond’s rehabilitation and Robinson’s expertise in navigating complex post-conviction relief. His release stands as a landmark moment in federal sentencing history and a testament to the power of second chances
Vivianna Lopez
Won release through a § 2241 petition, reuniting her with her children and family
Candace Robinson represented Vivianna Lopez, the wife of Pedro Flores, one of the Chicago “Flores twins” who were closely connected to Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán and the Sinaloa Cartel. Lopez’s case drew national media attention, as she faced a lengthy federal sentence that kept her separated from her children and family for years. Despite the weight of her circumstances, she demonstrated rehabilitation, resilience, and a clear commitment to rebuilding her life.
Attorney Robinson successfully secured Lopez’s release through a 28 U.S.C. § 2241 habeas petition filed in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. This outcome not only reunited Lopez with her family but also highlighted Robinson’s expertise in navigating high-profile federal sentencing matters and her dedication to achieving second chances for her clients.
Pedro Flores
Secured early termination of supervised release in one of the nation’s most high-profile cartel cases
Candace Robinson represented Pedro Flores, one of the Chicago “Flores twins” who were closely connected to Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán and the Sinaloa Cartel. Flores served a lengthy federal sentence for his role in a massive narcotics conspiracy before returning home under strict supervised release conditions.
Attorney Robinson represented Flores in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where she successfully secured the early termination of his supervised release. This result closed a historic chapter in one of the most significant cartel prosecutions in U.S. history and underscored Robinson’s ability to deliver meaningful post-conviction relief in high-profile cases.