Loyola Blakefield, 1995.
Loyola College in Maryland, B.A. in History 1999.
University of Baltimore School of Law - J.D. 2002, cum laude.

Professional Experience:

Assistant State's Attorney for Baltimore City - 2003 - 2007.

- Prosecuted alleged juvenile offenders from October 2003 to January 2005.

- Prosecuted Jury Trial Prayers in the Circuit Court from January 2005 to January 2006.

- Prosecuted serious felony cases in the Circuit Court from January 2006 to June 2007.

Criminal defense attorney - 2007 - present.

Writing:

I am currently working on a book about Maryland witches and witch trials.

Justice at Salem - Non-fiction book. My perspective on the Salem witch trials.
North Pole Lost - Book of various short stories about the holidays.
Tobaccoland.us - Blog about things that generally interest me.
The Salem Witch Trials Blog - blog about witch trials.
Law Enforcement Against Prohibition - I occassionally write for this blog. Usually other people are posting.


Public Speaking:

I am a speaker for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition.
I have previously spoken to the Anne Arundel County Maryland Campaign for Liberty and the Students for Sensible Drug Policy at Northern Virgina Community College.
I am available to speak about drug policy or any of my books.

Other interests:

I completed the Seagull Century 100 mile bike ride twice (2008 and 2011).

I completed the Steamtown Marathon (2009), the B & A Trail Marathon (2010), and the Rosaryville 50k (2010).

I completed the 2007 Annapolis Triathlon, 2008 Make-A-Wish Triathlon at Sea Colony, 2010 North East Triathlon, 2011 Annapolis Triathlon, and the 2011 Assateague Assault Triathlon

I am a member of the Annapolis Strides and the Annapolis Triathlon Club.

I am also a graduate of the Ram's Head's World Beer Club.

Social Networking:

Undertaker Press Twitter Account - updates about my books.
Justice at Salem Facebook Page
My Facebook page

I can be reached over email at bill@williamcooke.com