Sacramento Attorney Promotes Critical Thinking For Budding Law Careers

A California resident born and raised, Clyde Blackmon first served our nation as a United States Marine before earning his degree from U.C. Berkeley with honors. After passing the California Bar examination shortly after completing his J.D. from the Boalt Hall School of Law, Blackmon began his lifelong career in the field of law. Few attorneys have the privilege of practicing law in the highest court of the nation, but Blackmon does, being admitted to practice in the U.S. Supreme Court. In addition, Blackmon is allowed to practice amongst federal courts as well as state courts in California. According to his biography, Blackmon has tackled technically every kind of criminal matter during his lifetime and as far as we know, isn't stopping anytime soon. With his dedication to defending the rights of individuals and preserving our individual civil liberties, Blackmon continues to serve the greater Sacramento area as a partner at Rothschild Wishek & Sands.

Blackmon shares his experience and advice on having a career in the legal field.

What does your job entail?

"I defend people accused of crime in state and federal courts."

What do you enjoy most about your job?

"I enjoy helping people who find themselves in difficult circumstances and solving problems within the framework of the legal process."

What was your education history? 

"I attended community college and then transferred to the University of California, Berkeley. I graduated from Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley."

Has your education helped you in your current position?

"I received a top-tier education at Berkeley that prepared me very well for the work I do."

Any advice for someone seeking a similar career?

"A person seeking a career as a lawyer should get the best education they can. Learning how to think critically is an essential requirement for the job."

Paulo Acoba is a California native raised in the Bay Area and living in the Central Valley. He enjoys distance running, cycling and grassroots motorsports. He holds a degree in management from the University of California Merced. Paulo has been writing for Examiner.com since 2012 and covering the Fresno area.