David L. Winnett

I became a lawyer to help people. I was raised in Southern Illinois by parents who taught me about justice and equality, and I knew that becoming a lawyer would be the best way for me to serve those ideals. I also grew up singing and acting and realized that my stage experience would serve me well in the courtroom. I began my career as a prosecutor, seeking justice for crime victims and honing my skills as a trial lawyer. I loved that job. I was good at that job. I helped a lot of people in that job. But I knew I wasn’t yet living my best life. Northern California was calling me to a greater...