Tell Your Client’s Story with Impact: Video Advocacy for Criminal Defense Attorneys
As a criminal defense attorney, you know the power of a compelling story. Clear Eyed Media helps you bring your client’s humanity to the forefront with professionally produced videos that resonate with judges, prosecutors, and other decision-makers.
Led by three-time Emmy-nominated investigative reporter Joe Douglass, Clear Eyed Media creates powerful presentations that drive results for criminal defense cases.
Why Video?
Video advocacy lets you present your client’s story vividly and emotionally that written briefs simply can’t match. Whether negotiating a plea deal, arguing for bail, or presenting evidence at sentencing, video ensures your message is seen, heard, and remembered.
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Applications for Criminal Defense:
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Sentencing Mitigation: Personalize your client’s story to show the challenges they’ve faced and the support they have, fostering empathy from the court.
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Plea Negotiations: Submit videos highlighting mitigating factors to help shape prosecutorial decisions and secure better outcomes.
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Bail Hearings: Demonstrate your client’s ties to their community and stability to advocate for their release.
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Post-Conviction Relief: Use video to strengthen appeals and other post-trial motions.
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What Makes Us Different
3 Times
Emmy Nominated
16+
Years of Experience
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Recognized by Top Media Outlets
What We Create
At Clear Eyed Media, we produce concise, authentic, and visually impactful videos tailored to your case strategy.
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In-Depth Interviews with your client, family, friends, and experts to paint a complete picture of their life and circumstances.
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Contextual Footage of homes, workplaces, or community spaces to provide essential background for their story.
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Professional Editing conveys sincerity and truth without relying on manipulative effects.
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Why Clear Eyed Media?
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Three-time Emmy-Nominated Experience: With a background in investigative journalism, I know how to uncover critical details and weave them into a story that moves viewers.
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Emotional Impact: Videos connect on a human level, capturing nuances and emotions that written documents can’t.
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Strategic and Cost-Effective: Our videos deliver significant value at costs comparable to forensic experts, tailored to your case’s specific needs.
Ethical and Strategic Excellence
Every video we create adheres to strict ethical standards and is customized to meet the preferences of the court or prosecutor. We work closely with you to ensure the footage strengthens your legal arguments while maintaining credibility.​
Let’s Get to Work
At Clear Eyed Media, I combine my expertise as an Emmy-nominated storyteller with professional videography to help you achieve better outcomes for your clients. Together, we’ll create videos that give your clients the voice they need.
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Examples of Our Work
Testimonials
Manny Batalla
Brother of Manslaughter Victim
"Joe's exceptional dedication to his profession and his profound empathy directly contributed to my family's journey towards finding closure. His careful and respectful handling of our story brought much-needed public awareness and played a crucial role in advancing the pursuit of justice. Joe's integrity as a journalist ensured that our voices were heard with dignity, while his exceptional communication skills engaged a broader audience, helping to galvanize community support. His impact on our lives goes beyond professional; it was deeply personal, providing a sense of justice and peace when we needed it most."
Peter Janci
Partner, Crew Janci LLP
"I recently hired Joe and Clear Eyed Media to put together a settlement demand video in a complicated negligent security case. Joe was easy to work with and very insightful and thoughtful in helping us craft the video. Joe was also very thorough. The final product was nearly 20 minutes of seamlessly woven together body cam footage, video of client deposition testimony, compelling still photos, document excerpts and additional footage Joe’s team shot – all with appropriate and compelling narration and visual touches. Ultimately, I received very positive feedback from a well-regarded mediator and the video helped us in positioning the case for a positive resolution. Finally, the pricing was reasonable and the process was user-friendly start to finish. I would highly recommend Joe and Clear Eyed Media."
Derek Bachmann Marketing Specialist
"During my time in the Northwest, Joe collaborated on several stories for me. His adeptness in posing challenging questions consistently elicited profound emotions from the individuals he interviewed. ...
I must highlight the pivotal role Joe played in reporting on my campaign to secure the release of my brother from a prison in Mexico. His reportage garnered the attention of our US senators, ultimately leading to my brother's release and our eventual reunion. Joe's contribution was instrumental in achieving this significant outcome."