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Services for Anthony Phillip Brooklier, 70, will be held on Saturday, January 7th, 2017, 10am at Loyola Marymount University: One LMU Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045 at the Sacred Heart Chapel. Celebration of Life to follow in St. Roberts Hall behind the chapel. Anthony (Tony) Brooklier was born in Lynwood, CA on April 7, 1946, and passed away in Los Angeles, CA on November 15th, 2016. Tony was cherished by his family, peers, and countless friends. Tony was the eldest of three boys, born to the late Dominic and Frances Brooklier. He graduated from Savanna High School in Anaheim in 1964 and completed his undergraduate studies in 1968 at Loyola Marymount University. He earned his law degree in 1971 from UCLA. A prominent and polished defense attorney, Tony was known as a fair lawyer and consummate gentleman. Tony was always generous with his time, not only with his family, but also helping those in need by providing countless hours of pro bono work. He is survived by his wife Pat LaLama, sons Ryan, Chris, Nick, brothers Jim and John, their families, his four grandchildren, as well as a loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his son, also named Anthony, in November of 2015. His sons and his family had always been the center of his life, and he will be deeply missed by us forever. The family has requested that to honor Tony, donations be made in his memory to the Anthony Brooklier Scholarship at Loyola Marymount University. Please make checks payable to Loyola Marymount University c/o Alma Vorst, Development Services, Loyola Marymount University, One LMU Dr., Suite 2800, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659.
*Criminal Defense Lawyer. Brooklier, the son of a Mafia boss, was known for representing high-profile clients. He attended Loyola Marymount University, where he earned a B.A. in 1968, then attended University of California at Los Angeles Law School, where he earned his law degree in 1971. He was admitted to the California Bar Association in 1972, and worked as an attorney in the California Deputy Attorney General's Office from 1972 until 1973, when he left his post there to represent his father, Mafia boss Dominic Brooklier, who faced federal racketeering charges. The father was convicted and died in prison, but it was the beginning of an auspicious career in criminal defense for his son. Through much of the 1990s, he defended "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss, who operated a pricey call girl ring for the wealthy and famous. Her trials became a media sensation, as did speculation about her client list. Fleiss was convicted of three pandering charges but Brooklier had the verdicts thrown out on appeal. Other Brooklier clients included singer Rick James, actor Jeff Conaway and rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight. Brooklier, who spent time behind bars after failing to file income taxes in 1993 and 1994, died of an apparent suicide.
Services for Anthony Phillip Brooklier, 70, will be held on Saturday, January 7th, 2017, 10am at Loyola Marymount University: One LMU Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045 at the Sacred Heart Chapel. Celebration of Life to follow in St. Roberts Hall behind the chapel. Anthony (Tony) Brooklier was born in Lynwood, CA on April 7, 1946, and passed away in Los Angeles, CA on November 15th, 2016. Tony was cherished by his family, peers, and countless friends. Tony was the eldest of three boys, born to the late Dominic and Frances Brooklier. He graduated from Savanna High School in Anaheim in 1964 and completed his undergraduate studies in 1968 at Loyola Marymount University. He earned his law degree in 1971 from UCLA. A prominent and polished defense attorney, Tony was known as a fair lawyer and consummate gentleman. Tony was always generous with his time, not only with his family, but also helping those in need by providing countless hours of pro bono work. He is survived by his wife Pat LaLama, sons Ryan, Chris, Nick, brothers Jim and John, their families, his four grandchildren, as well as a loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his son, also named Anthony, in November of 2015. His sons and his family had always been the center of his life, and he will be deeply missed by us forever. The family has requested that to honor Tony, donations be made in his memory to the Anthony Brooklier Scholarship at Loyola Marymount University. Please make checks payable to Loyola Marymount University c/o Alma Vorst, Development Services, Loyola Marymount University, One LMU Dr., Suite 2800, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659.
*Criminal Defense Lawyer. Brooklier, the son of a Mafia boss, was known for representing high-profile clients. He attended Loyola Marymount University, where he earned a B.A. in 1968, then attended University of California at Los Angeles Law School, where he earned his law degree in 1971. He was admitted to the California Bar Association in 1972, and worked as an attorney in the California Deputy Attorney General's Office from 1972 until 1973, when he left his post there to represent his father, Mafia boss Dominic Brooklier, who faced federal racketeering charges. The father was convicted and died in prison, but it was the beginning of an auspicious career in criminal defense for his son. Through much of the 1990s, he defended "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss, who operated a pricey call girl ring for the wealthy and famous. Her trials became a media sensation, as did speculation about her client list. Fleiss was convicted of three pandering charges but Brooklier had the verdicts thrown out on appeal. Other Brooklier clients included singer Rick James, actor Jeff Conaway and rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight. Brooklier, who spent time behind bars after failing to file income taxes in 1993 and 1994, died of an apparent suicide.
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Services for Anthony Phillip Brooklier, 70, will be held on Saturday, January 7th, 2017, 10am at Loyola Marymount University: One LMU Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045 at the Sacred Heart Chapel. Celebration of Life to follow in St. Roberts Hall behind the chapel. Anthony (Tony) Brooklier was born in Lynwood, CA on April 7, 1946, and passed away in Los Angeles, CA on November 15th, 2016. Tony was cherished by his family, peers, and countless friends. Tony was the eldest of three boys, born to the late Dominic and Frances Brooklier. He graduated from Savanna High School in Anaheim in 1964 and completed his undergraduate studies in 1968 at Loyola Marymount University. He earned his law degree in 1971 from UCLA. A prominent and polished defense attorney, Tony was known as a fair lawyer and consummate gentleman. Tony was always generous with his time, not only with his family, but also helping those in need by providing countless hours of pro bono work. He is survived by his wife Pat LaLama, sons Ryan, Chris, Nick, brothers Jim and John, their families, his four grandchildren, as well as a loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his son, also named Anthony, in November of 2015. His sons and his family had always been the center of his life, and he will be deeply missed by us forever. The family has requested that to honor Tony, donations be made in his memory to the Anthony Brooklier Scholarship at Loyola Marymount University. Please make checks payable to Loyola Marymount University c/o Alma Vorst, Development Services, Loyola Marymount University, One LMU Dr., Suite 2800, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659.
*Criminal Defense Lawyer. Brooklier, the son of a Mafia boss, was known for representing high-profile clients. He attended Loyola Marymount University, where he earned a B.A. in 1968, then attended University of California at Los Angeles Law School, where he earned his law degree in 1971. He was admitted to the California Bar Association in 1972, and worked as an attorney in the California Deputy Attorney General's Office from 1972 until 1973, when he left his post there to represent his father, Mafia boss Dominic Brooklier, who faced federal racketeering charges. The father was convicted and died in prison, but it was the beginning of an auspicious career in criminal defense for his son. Through much of the 1990s, he defended "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss, who operated a pricey call girl ring for the wealthy and famous. Her trials became a media sensation, as did speculation about her client list. Fleiss was convicted of three pandering charges but Brooklier had the verdicts thrown out on appeal. Other Brooklier clients included singer Rick James, actor Jeff Conaway and rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight. Brooklier, who spent time behind bars after failing to file income taxes in 1993 and 1994, died of an apparent suicide.
Services for Anthony Phillip Brooklier, 70, will be held on Saturday, January 7th, 2017, 10am at Loyola Marymount University: One LMU Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90045 at the Sacred Heart Chapel. Celebration of Life to follow in St. Roberts Hall behind the chapel. Anthony (Tony) Brooklier was born in Lynwood, CA on April 7, 1946, and passed away in Los Angeles, CA on November 15th, 2016. Tony was cherished by his family, peers, and countless friends. Tony was the eldest of three boys, born to the late Dominic and Frances Brooklier. He graduated from Savanna High School in Anaheim in 1964 and completed his undergraduate studies in 1968 at Loyola Marymount University. He earned his law degree in 1971 from UCLA. A prominent and polished defense attorney, Tony was known as a fair lawyer and consummate gentleman. Tony was always generous with his time, not only with his family, but also helping those in need by providing countless hours of pro bono work. He is survived by his wife Pat LaLama, sons Ryan, Chris, Nick, brothers Jim and John, their families, his four grandchildren, as well as a loving extended family. He was preceded in death by his son, also named Anthony, in November of 2015. His sons and his family had always been the center of his life, and he will be deeply missed by us forever. The family has requested that to honor Tony, donations be made in his memory to the Anthony Brooklier Scholarship at Loyola Marymount University. Please make checks payable to Loyola Marymount University c/o Alma Vorst, Development Services, Loyola Marymount University, One LMU Dr., Suite 2800, Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659.
*Criminal Defense Lawyer. Brooklier, the son of a Mafia boss, was known for representing high-profile clients. He attended Loyola Marymount University, where he earned a B.A. in 1968, then attended University of California at Los Angeles Law School, where he earned his law degree in 1971. He was admitted to the California Bar Association in 1972, and worked as an attorney in the California Deputy Attorney General's Office from 1972 until 1973, when he left his post there to represent his father, Mafia boss Dominic Brooklier, who faced federal racketeering charges. The father was convicted and died in prison, but it was the beginning of an auspicious career in criminal defense for his son. Through much of the 1990s, he defended "Hollywood Madam" Heidi Fleiss, who operated a pricey call girl ring for the wealthy and famous. Her trials became a media sensation, as did speculation about her client list. Fleiss was convicted of three pandering charges but Brooklier had the verdicts thrown out on appeal. Other Brooklier clients included singer Rick James, actor Jeff Conaway and rap mogul Marion "Suge" Knight. Brooklier, who spent time behind bars after failing to file income taxes in 1993 and 1994, died of an apparent suicide.
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