After graduating from the University of Washington, Stone Grissom attended film school in Canada and began working as an actor in Los Angeles and Seattle amassing such television, film, and commercial credits as Northern Exposure, Days of Our Lives, Disclosure, and Nike.    It wasn't long before his passion for the law led him to the University of Notre Dame Law School where he earned his doctorate of jurisprudence and steered his moot court trial team to a national title.  Upon graduation he was awarded the national oral advocacy award by the American College of Trial Lawyers as well as the Lewis Powell Award for trial excellence. Blending his two backgrounds, Stone created not only a thriving practice in Civil Rights Litigation and complex felony cases, but also became the exclusive on-air legal commentator for several TV affiliates around the country.  Currently, he can be seen on WVLA-TV in Baton Rouge.   He is the former co-chairman of the trial advocacy committee for the Washington State Bar Association, and was named a "Rising Star" three years in a row by the Washington legal publication, Law & Politics.  Additionally, Stone Grissom has been interviewed on MSNBC, A Current Affair, and the Tony Ventrella Show.   His recent significant cases include: State v. Baber, Murder in the First Degree and Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the First Degree.  Result - not guilty on both charges. State v. Berty, four counts Child Molestation, one count Voyeurism.  Result - acquittal and dismissal of all counts. Waltz v. Thurston County et al. Federal civil rights suit for police and governmental misconduct. Judgment obtained on behalf of client for $275,000. State v. Keys. Criminal case alleging Robbery in the First Degree (armed with a deadly weapon). Result - acquittal. State v. Holderman. Criminal case alleging unlawful possession of controlled substance, unlawful possession of firearm, unlawful manufacturing of controlled substance. Result - dismissed on all counts for governmental misconduct. Sauls v. King County et al. Wrongful Death case against King County and Pierce County for failing to treat an inmate with mental disorders. Settlement on behalf of client for $1.8 million. In addition to his legal practice and on-air work, Stone is the author of two books, A Cry For Justice and Bonds of Friendship, and has published numerous articles and essays.  Three of his articles are part of an international compilation on constitutional principles at The International Law Center in The Hague.