Jury Selection

During voir dire, it is important for the questioning attorney to focus on connecting with the jurors and engaging in a dialogue that will allow jurors to freely express their thoughts. When an attorney tries to take a lot of notes or thinks too much about strike strategy during this process, it can detract from their effectiveness. A jury consultant adds substantial value beyond that of a paralegal or associate because we participate in this process day in and day out. We are skilled at listening to and observing roomfuls of jurors and have the education and experience to interpret the nuances in jurors’ speech patterns and non-verbal behaviors. Moreover, we take near-verbatim notes of the jurors’ oral responses, which improves your ability to obtain cause challenges and make strategic decisions on peremptory challenges.

Our team of internet researchers seeks out social networking sites, blogs, public records, and other websites containing details of jurors’ social, emotional, financial, and personal histories to help strategically inform voir dire and jury deselection.Whether to supplement limited voir dire or to provide a deeper understanding of each juror in the venire, our experienced research assistants implement advanced search methodologies to identify the right people and highlight the most relevant factors for the trial team. On occasion, this information can be more valuable than the details collected in court because it gives a glimpse into the jurors’ underlying values and tendencies, such as whether a juror exhibits an entitled, resentful, worrisome, or complaining demeanor, and whether a person is risk-tolerant or risk-aversive.

 Juror Questionnaires

Voir Dire Questions             

Jury Selection Assistance
Social Media and Public Records Searches