1452: The Making of Darth Zaner: Lessons, Ethics, and Legacy from a Lifetime in Law with Criminal Defense Expert and Author Lorin J. Zaner

Thursday, October 23, 2025

What happens when the fight for justice becomes your life’s greatest trial? How do you keep your sense of purpose when every day you’re standing between your client and the crushing weight of the system? What drives a person to dedicate decades of their life to defending the accused—sometimes the guilty, sometimes the innocent—and to confront society’s judgment head-on? In the high-pressure world of criminal defense, every case carries the potential to make or break not only a client’s future but an attorney’s own sanity, reputation, and belief in fairness itself.

In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Lorin J. Zaner, celebrated criminal defense attorney and author of The Making of Darth Zaner, returns to share the stories, scars, and successes from a career spent battling for justice. Known by peers and clients alike as a “legal bulldog in court but compassionate toward clients,” Zaner embodies the rare mix of toughness, intellect, and heart that defines the best in his profession. With decades of high-stakes experience, he opens up about the human side of criminal defense—the sleepless nights before verdicts, the emotional toll of defending the accused, and the inner strength required to keep fighting even when the system seems stacked against you.