Laura M. Snider grew up in Topeka, Kansas. She currently lives in West Des Moines, Iowa with her family. She is an author and practicing lawyer. She is the creator of:
1. 'Ashley Montgomery', a public defender in Brine, Iowa.
2. 'Smith and Bauer' series featuring Marko Bauer and Allee Smith, a defense lawyer and a recovering drug addict (with James Chandler).
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