{"product_id":"rascuache-lawyer-toward-a-theory-of-ordinary-litigation-paperback","title":"Rascuache Lawyer: Toward a Theory of Ordinary Litigation - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlfredo Mirandé\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlfredo Mirandé, a sociology professor, Stanford Law graduate, and part-time pro bono attorney, represents clients who are rascuache-a Spanish word for \"poor\" or even \"wretched\"-and on the margins of society. For Mirandé, however, rascuache means to be \"down but not out,\" an underdog who is still holding its ground. \u003ci\u003eRascuache Lawyer\u003c\/i\u003e offers a unique perspective on providing legal services to poor, usually minority, folks who are often just one short step from jail. Not only a passionate argument for rascuache lawyering, it is also a thoughtful, practical attempt to apply and test critical race theory-particularly Latino critical race theory-in day-to-day legal practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Every chapter presents an actual case from Mirandé's experience (only the names and places have been changed). His clients have been charged with everything from carrying a concealed weapon, indecent exposure, and trespassing to attempted murder, domestic violence, and child abuse. Among them are recent Mexican immigrants, drug addicts, gang members, and the homeless. All of them are destitute, and many are victims of racial profiling. Some \"pay\" Mirandé with bartered services such as painting, home repairs, or mechanical work on his car. And Mirandé doesn't always win their cases. But, as he recounts, he certainly works tirelessly to pursue all legal remedies. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Each case is presented as a letter to a fascinating (fictional) \"Super Chicana\" named Fermina Gabriel, who we are told is an accomplished lawyer, author, and singer. This narrative device allows the author to present his cases as if he were recounting them to a friend, drawing in the reader as a friend as well. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Bookending the individual cases, Mirandé's introductions and conclusions offer a compelling vision of progressive legal practice grounded in rascuache lawyering.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlfredo Mirand, a sociology professor, Stanford Law graduate, and part-time pro bono attorney, represents clients who are rascuache--a Spanish word for \"poor\" or even \"wretched\"--and on the margins of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlfredo Mirandé is a professor of sociology and ethnic studies at the University of California, Riverside. He has a JD from the Stanford University School of Law and is the author of six books, including \u003ci\u003eThe Stanford Law Chronicles: Doin' Time on the Farm. \u003c\/i\u003eHe maintains a small pro bono law practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54121214837011,"sku":"9780816529834","price":57.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0965\/6300\/3667\/files\/4reiVtdrR_9780816529834.webp?v=1778089829","url":"https:\/\/finduslaw.com\/products\/rascuache-lawyer-toward-a-theory-of-ordinary-litigation-paperback","provider":"FindUSlaw Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}