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To Rise Advocacy and Consulting, LLC

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Criminal & Civil Cases involving Domestic Violence

Strategic Use of Expert Witnesses:

Expert witnesses can:

  • help courts understand the complexities of domestic abuse, including why victim-survivors and offenders do what they do.
  • testify based on their general knowledge of the subject and/or on the specifics of a given case.
  • teach about the impact of trauma on adult and child victims as well as witnesses
  • refer to research regarding changes in abuse frequency and severity over time

Experienced Expert Witness:

With over a decade of experience in the domestic violence field, Oriana Holmes has facilitated Continuing Legal Education workshops for the Memphis Bar Association's Family Law and been sought out for expert witness services to include report writing, interviewing, assessments, and court testimony.  She currently leads as Board President of the Memphis & Shelby County Domestic & Sexual Violence Council, is a member of the Domestic Violence Coordinated Community Response Team (The University of Memphis, Public Safety Institute), and serves on the Violence Prevention State Leadership Team of Tennessee Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence. Continuous education, training, and community involvement keep her expertise relevant and accurate.


With prior roles as adjunct instructor at UT Knoxville Law Enforcement Innovation Center, victim witness coordinator in the Domestic Violence Prosecution Unit at the Shelby County District Attorney’s Office, and Lethality Program Coordinator, Oriana's knowledge regarding Domestic Violence/Abuse is vast. 

Testimonials

Attorney Dominique DeFreece- Mid-South Immigration Advocates

Attorney Margaret Reid-Butler, Sevier, Hinsley, and Reid Law Firm

Attorney Dominique DeFreece- Mid-South Immigration Advocates

 "Oriana was an absolute pleasure to work with! She provided valuable insight into domestic violence and offered informative testimony as an expert witness. Once we connected with her, Oriana quickly got to work and was communicative, organized, and easily adapted as our situation changed.
She had a great rapport and connection with the client, who spoke highly of her after their first meeting. Ms. Holmes brings knowledge, compassion, and empathy to her work, and I 100% recommend her services. My colleagues and I are excited to work with her in the future." 

Former Client

Attorney Margaret Reid-Butler, Sevier, Hinsley, and Reid Law Firm

Attorney Dominique DeFreece- Mid-South Immigration Advocates

"I had the privilege of working with Oriana as a Domestic Violence Expert and I cannot express how invaluable her expertise is. She truly demonstrates an unparalleled commitment to helping domestic abuse survivors, providing unwavering support, and a deep understanding of the extremely complex issues surrounding domestic violence. Her compassion and dedication truly made a difference in my life. For her professionalism, knowledge and expertise, and commitment to combating domestic violence, I do really and truly believe that without her, I would have lost my son. I cannot recommend Oriana and To Rise Advocacy and Consulting enough." 

Attorney Margaret Reid-Butler, Sevier, Hinsley, and Reid Law Firm

Attorney Margaret Reid-Butler, Sevier, Hinsley, and Reid Law Firm

Attorney Margaret Reid-Butler, Sevier, Hinsley, and Reid Law Firm

  

“Oriana was an absolute asset to our team. She has a wealth of knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and, I, even as a practicing family law attorney for 20 years, learned a lot from her. Oriana is very thorough and organized. And, on a personal note, Oriana is a very kind and emphatic human being which means a lot to a victim of domestic abuse.”

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