Voir Dire Consultation
and Jury Selection

   It has been said that a trial is often won or lost during jury selection.  Whether this is true or not is not the issue. The issue, as we see it, is that we live in a complex world and that demographics alone are very poor predictors of jury verdicts. More important are the life experiences and the psychological characteristics of the juror population.

   At TrialTech, we develop a suggested juror profile from extensive pre-trial research.We then develop relevant voir dire questions specifically tailored to not only uncover attitudes, prejudices and biasin the prospective jurors during jury selection, but also to begin the educational process of the case issues and themes.

   When allowed by the court, our team of professionals will design a supplemental juror questionnaires (SJQ). It has been supported by the research that the use of a questionnaire will increase the likelihood of self-disclosure by prospective jurors and allow the opportunity to explore potentially prejudicial facts.

   During actual jury selection, our professionals will assist the trial team through the observation of both verbal and nonverbal responses, analyze those responses, and help in formulating challenges for cause and the effective use of peremptory strikes.