What is Clara S. Foltz's middle name?
S.
Clara S. Foltz date of birth:
July 16, 1849
How old was Clara S. Foltz when died?
85
Where was Clara S. Foltz born?
Lafayette, Indiana
When did Clara S. Foltz die?
September 2, 1934
What is Clara S. Foltz nationality?
American
What is Clara S. Foltz's occupation?
Attorney, publisher, suffragist
Short Biography
Clara Shortridge Foltz (July 16, 1849 – September 2, 1934) was the first female lawyer on the West Coast, and pioneered the idea of the public defender. The Criminal Courts Building in downtown Los Angeles was renamed after her in 2002, and is now known as the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.