Valerie
Harris has had an eclectic career stemming from a foray into the medical field
with training in medical lab technology to a career as a software engineer at
NASA/Ames; Lockeed Missiles and Space; Dell Computer Corporation; and Cisco
Systems. After a successful career in software engineering; Valerie turned her
sights to criminal defense. She attended the Scott Peterson Murder Trial and
wrote several articles for local publications. After the trial, she was hired
to work on the Wendy’s “Finger-in-the Chili” case. Her next big task was to
run a defense case as a trial case manager for the defendant Susan Polk, a
defendant on trial for first degree murder in the stabbing death of her
husband. Polk defended herself in her murder trial in Contra Costa County.
Polk was acquitted of first degree murder, but convicted of second degree
murder. Polk’s case is under appeal.
Currently, Valerie is still writing as a special contributor to The Spectrum Magazine in Redwood City. She also freelances to other papers and magazines. Valerie also runs a thriving web-development business. After working the Polk trial, Valerie became an avid defender and advocate for victims of domestic violence. Her current case is Rachel Yould’s federal case is Alaska. Valerie maintains http://www.courtroomblog.com to educate the public on the effects and aftermath of domestic violence and abuse in families.
