Public Pretender

Gavin Young is interning at Seattle’s most prestigious law firm. He plans to practice corporate law, become rich, and make partner. But when he makes a grave mistake he is booted out the golden door. Desperate for work, he accepts a position at a chaotic public defense agency. Gavin thinks he’s landed in hell. His clients wear gold chains, leopard pants, and demand to know if he’s a real attorney. Can Gavin find the strength to come out of the experience a better man, or will he just give up? In this humorously poignant novel, Royce Roberts addresses serious issues concerning family, the definition of success, and the importance of our public defense system today.