Turning Psychology Into Your Greatest Courtroom Advantage

Karen Fleming, Ph.D.
Expert Jury Consultant Helping Legal Teams Build Winning Strategies

  • Our Location

1250 Newell Ave Suite I, Walnut Creek CA 94596

  • Phone Number

(925) 357-1333

Professional and Experienced Jury Consultant

Meet Karen Fleming

After 30 years of experience as a trial consultant, I have selected hundreds of juries – including more than 50 capital cases through verdict. Some of these were high-profile cases, but most were cases prospective jurors had never heard of. Typically, the cases people have never heard of are equally important and often more challenging. Prospective jurors are much more motivated to work on cases that make the news.

I care deeply about every case, and regardless of the issues involved, every plaintiff or defendant deserves competent representation. I tailor each strategy based on the facts of the case, the people involved, and the circumstances that need to be presented.

With over 30 years of experience

There is nothing ‘cookie-cutter’ about my work – I think outside the proverbial box at every turn.

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The Advantage You Need in the Courtroom

Why Choose Karen

Unmatched Experience

With 30+ years of trial consulting and hundreds of juries selected, including 50+ capital cases, Karen’s expertise ensures precision in every jury selection.

Tailored Strategies

No two cases are alike. Karen creates customized strategies based on the facts, people, and circumstances unique to each trial.

Client-Centered Approach

Karen is deeply committed to every case, whether high-profile or not, ensuring every client gets the thoughtful representation they deserve.

Services Offered

Case Theme Analysis

Creating an idea, a narrative, and brainstorming with counsel and clients to lay a foundation for presenting persuasive, understandable evidence.

Questionnaire Strategy

Creating, customizing, reading, and evaluating questionnaires. Making notes, and suggesting follow-up questions for voir dire. This creative aspect of jury selection is one of my favorite parts of trial preparation

Witness Preparation

Helping witnesses feel comfortable on the stand. While I can’t influence what they say, I can guide them on how to deliver responses effectively to reduce nervousness and appear truthful.

Post-Verdict Interviews

Conducting interviews to identify misconduct or gather insights on how evidence was perceived and how it could be improved.

Critiquing Demonstrative Evidence

Evaluating or suggesting graphics to make evidence as meaningful and understandable as possible

Focus Groups / Mock Juries / Discussion Groups

Providing a ‘trial run’ for difficult issues to gather feedback from community members uninvolved in the trial

Insightful. Strategic. Trial-Tested.

What Our Client's Say

I have always enjoyed working with Karen. Her ability to analyze and advise has served my clients very well throughout several trials. She is very easy to work with, and provides valuable insight before, during and even after jury selection.
Jeff Fulton
Fulton Law
Placer County, CA
I worked with Karen on numerous Capital cases on which I was a mitigation expert. Not only was she an outstanding jury consultant, but her intelligence, expertise and insight made her an invaluable member of the defense team. Her presence at team meetings contributed greatly to the overall formulation of trial strategy.
Gretchen White, Ph.D
Expert Witness in Social History
Oakland, CA
As a private investigator, I’ve worked with Karen on major felonies and complex civil cases for almost 30 years. She is brilliant and splendid to work with. Not only does she know how to select juries, she has an investigative talent that becomes extremely useful when developing complicated cases.
Patricia De larios
De larios Peyton investigations
San Francisco, CA