Caren Cambre
Caren Cambre brings over 30 years of courtroom experience to her classrooms and training sessions. As both a law enforcement witness trainer and a law school professor, she draws on her extensive background—having tried hundreds of jury cases—to train law enforcement officers in all aspects of criminal litigation.
Professor Cambre leverages her deep trial experience to teach effective strategies for preparing and questioning witnesses. Recognizing that witness testimony can determine the outcome of criminal cases, she developed specialized instruction for law enforcement officers to help them become more effective, credible courtroom witnesses.
Her teaching style emphasizes learning-by-doing, personalized feedback, and a contagious passion for criminal litigation.
A career homicide prosecutor in both New York and Louisiana, Professor Cambre worked closely with law enforcement to conduct investigations and guide courtroom testimony. She led the prosecution of some of the most serious cases to successful verdicts, in large part by developing a disciplined, consistent approach to law enforcement testimony. Her Law Enforcement On The Stand program brings together her decades of legal experience, her commitment to education, and her deep respect for the law enforcement community.
Professor Cambre is licensed to practice law in New York, the District of Columbia, and Louisiana. She lives in San Diego, California, with her husband, a veteran law enforcement officer.
Career New York & Louisiana homicide prosecutor, Professor Caren Cambre.