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From Top Prosecutor to High-Paid Defense Attorney: Why Thomas Moskal Quit on the Spot


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"I walked away from my job as a Chief Deputy District Attorney—without a backup plan. Here's why."

After 7 years as a top DUI and felony prosecutor in Clark County, Nevada, Thomas Moskal made a life-changing decision. In this eye-opening interview, he reveals:

✅ The exact moment he decided to quit his high-profile role
✅ How he went from zero clients to a thriving criminal defense practice
✅ The biggest mistakes most defense attorneys make (and how to avoid them)
✅ Why charging higher fees attracts better clients
✅ The secret to scaling a criminal defense firm without burning out

If you're a lawyer, entrepreneur, or just someone who loves real, behind-the-scenes legal stories, this episode is for you!


🔴 WATCH and LISTEN NOW and discover the truth about the legal system, pricing strategies, and building a high-profit, low-overhead law firm.


📌 Chapters:
00:00 – From Prosecutor to Defense Attorney
05:32 – The Breaking Point: Why I Quit
12:15 – How I Signed My First $18K Client (No Office, No Website)
20:45 – Why Most Criminal Defense Lawyers Fail
32:00 – The Best Pricing Strategy for High-Ticket Clients
41:20 – Scaling a Law Firm: Why Criminal Defense is Hard
55:45 – The Future of Law Firms & Social Media Strategy


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