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Psychology
Juris Doctor
Criminal Defense Attorney
Solo practitioner accountable for directing all aspects of the business including: marketing, client relations,
vendor management, staff leadership, risk management, investigations and working with government entities.
- Proficient as a competent and effective attorney and business owner, managed a caseload of 100-110
- Effective legal strategist, during ten-year tenure, only lost 7 cases that went to trial.
- Reviewed legal documents for redactions, responsiveness, non-responsiveness, privileged and non- privileged information.
- Prepared clients for depositions; ascertained key objectives of case strategy and solicited information from witnesses and key experts that support client's position.
- Discerned facts, gathered and compiled evidence; identified and subpoena witnesses, records and other
- Reviewed motions filed in cases, provided assessment and recommendation; reviewed filings for jurisdictional and statutory requirements; conducted conferences with opposing counsel concerning
- Prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings and other legal
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Political Science
Law
Assistant Regional Counsel, Criminal Defense Attorney
Oversaw over 25 jury trials as first chair. Handled felony criminal cases from inception to disposition including cases involving complex litigation issues such as, multiple defendants, ballistics, scientific evidence and confidential informants.
- Oversaw jury trials in cases ranging from third-degree felonies to felonies punishable by life, including murder, armed drug trafficking, robbery with a firearm, sexual battery, home invasion, burglary, and kidnapping.
- Conducted depositions, attend arraignments, draft pleadings, negotiate pleas, review warrants and affidavits to determine probable cause, and argue motions for pretrial release/bond.
- Researched legal issues draft and argue complex motions to suppress, dismiss, and vacate. Responded to and make discovery demands.
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English
Juris Doctor
Hastings Race And Poverty Law Journal
Contract Criminal Defense Attorney
- Composed numerous appellate opening briefs after reviewing trial transcripts and researching relevant law
- Secured favorable settlement offer for indigent client by drafting 7(c)(1) motion to dismiss in multi-defendant, federal drug conspiracy case
- Researched and identified precedents controlling federal and state drug conspiracy laws, RICO, illegal weapons possession, public indecency, grand theft auto conspiracy and extortion
- Performed large-scale electronic and hard-copy document review for both Ninth Circuit and state criminal cases
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Political Science
Criminal Defense Attorney/bankruptcy/matrimonial
Practicing Criminal Defense Attorney defending individuals charged with crimes and felonies
providing representation in the court of law. Client representation in Bankruptcy laws of Chapter
7 & Chapter 11. Represent sole party in divorce proceedings.
- Researched details of charges, collect information from various sources, prepare defense,
- Exceptional knowledge of state, federal, and local rules, court procedures, evidentiary
- Acquired and reviewed all clients' finances to determine bankruptcy eligibility including
- Represented individual in dissolution of marriage, child custody, disputes, wills, trusts,
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Political Science
Juris Doctor
Criminal Defense Attorney
- Conducted numerous jury trials, preliminary hearings, violation of probation hearings and sentencing hearings.
- Researched, drafted and argued pre-trial and in limine motions such as: Motions to Dismiss Evidence, Pitches Motions, Romero Motions and many other evidentiary motions.
- Negotiated plea agreements with prosecutors.
- Represented minors in juvenile Delinquency Court and conducted numerous trials on misdemeanor and felony cases.
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Teaching
Arts Political Science
Criminal Defense Attorney
- Represented clients charged with misdemeanor offenses in court appointed cases
- Researched legal issues and rules of law to best protect clients' interests
- Advocated zealously for my clients' rights under the constitution
- Prepared and filed motions with the court
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Communication Studies
Southern California Interdisciplinary Law Journal Staff
Criminal Defense Attorney
Represent criminal defendants in all stages of the criminal justice process, from arraignment through trial. Cases range from simple misdemeanors to violent felonies. Responsibilities include:
- Investigate clients' cases, including gathering evidence and conducting witness interviews.
- Represent clients at arraignment, preliminary hearing, pretrial motions, and trial, and negotiate plea agreements with prosecution if and when appropriate.
- Assist clients in post-conviction matters such as probation and expungement hearings.
- Participate in management and administration of firm business.
- Derive, organize and execute marketing plan on behalf of firm.
- Design and distribute marketing material.
- Correspond and meet with prospective clients to procure new business.
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Political Science
Juris Doctor
Criminal Defense Attorney
Researched, drafted and edited pre-trial motions in civil cases
- Argued pre-trial motions in civil cases in court
- Researched, drafted and edited pre-trial motions in criminal defense cases
- Argued pre-trial criminal defense motions in court
- Researched, prepared and argue sentencing motions in criminal defense cases
- Researched, drafted and edited factually accurate articles on various criminal defense topics for publication on multiple websites
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Psychology
Juris Doctor
Criminal Defense Attorney
- Seven years experience as a Criminal Defense Attorney in Domestic Violence Courts
- Litigated Jury trials and Court trials, including cases with charges of: Major Felony Battery, Criminal Confinement, Stalking, Sexual Battery, Pointing a Firearm, Criminal Recklessness, Strangulation, Domestic Battery, Residential Entry and Misdemeanor Battery
- Seven years of experience litigating hundreds of Court trials in a high volume, high pressure Domestic Violence Courts
- Negotiated plea agreements and other case settlements with prosecutors and probation officers
- Mentored novice attorneys in litigation, criminal practice and courtroom procedure on a day-to-day basis in Domestic Violence Courts
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Paralegal
Business Management
Business Administration
Legal Assistant to Criminal Defense Attorney
Specialized in Violation of Probation cases
- Developed correspondence, motions, and court presentation packages
- Set up notebooks for depositions, trials, and motion hearings
- Interviewed clients and witnesses
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Political Science
Juris
Student Criminal Defense Attorney
- Conducted client interviews & provided arraignment representation in various criminal cases
- Formulated legal strategies, investigated facts, & counseled indigent clients on criminal matters
- Engaged in plea-bargain negotiations, pre-trial discovery, & pre-trial hearings
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History
Juris Doctor
Criminal Defense Attorney
- Managed a criminal litigation defendants' misdemeanor caseload.
- Handled every aspect of a county public defender misdemeanor contract.
- Routinely appeared before state district court on all aspects of the case.
- Conducted depositions and trial testimony of expert toxicological witnesses.
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Paralegal
Criminal Defense Attorney
Organized photos and records in preparation for trial
- Communicated with bail bonds companies
- Scheduled meetings with clients and potential clients
- Assisted and observed DWI and murder trials
- Drafted correspondence
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Finance
Rank
Court Appointed Criminal Defense Attorney
- Drafted and argued motions in front of a judge
- Negotiated with prosecution
- Advised and counseled clients concerning the merits of their case
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Sociology
Juris Doctor
Solo Criminal Defense Attorney/founder
Solo defense attorney with full oversight of initial investigations, trial planning, motion writing, discovery, legal
research, court appearances, and trial.
- Defend clients in various criminal matters ranging from DUI to assault to manslaughter.
- Cultivate client relationships through constant contact regarding case status.
- Manage all business operations of the law firm including bookkeeping and marketing.
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Art History
Juris Doctor
Criminal Defense Attorney
Founding partner in firm.
- Responsible for billing, advertising, client acquisition.
- Handled hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases from origination to adjudication.
- Researched and filed appeals when appropriate.
- Represented clients in over fifty jury trials in misdemeanor and felony criminal matters.
- Lead trial counsel: Felonies (aggravated assault, drug possession for sale, felony DUI)
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Legal Assistant/intern to Criminal Defense Attorney
- Answered phones and directed inquiries to appropriate personnel.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained calendar for one attorney.
- Drafted correspondence and memos to file.
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Political Science
Juris Doctor
Criminal Defense Attorney
- Negotiated with solicitors and prosecutors for dismissals and other favorable dispositions.
- Conducted State and Superior Court Plea hearings.
- Drafted Appellate Briefs.
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Paralegal to Family Law and Criminal Defense Attorney
Set appointments; interview clients; educate clients regarding the procedure and process of their particular suit; open and set-up files; prepare and draft initial pleadings, discovery, and motions and orders; organize and maintain file and pleading binders; summarize depositions; schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials; brief clients prior to hearings; assist at trial; prepare simple wills and trusts.
- Liaison between office, client, court and opposing counsel, law enforcement entities, and any and all service providers; attend hearings when necessary.
- Coordinate and contract professional services: court reporters and/or videographers, private process servers, private investigators, polygraphers, and expert witnesses; interview and gather information from witnesses.
- Document all time and expenses for court costs, filing fees, postage, copies, couriers and overnight express services, and all out-of-pocket expenses for all clients.
- Prepare client billing for entire firm.
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Class Standing
Criminal Defense Attorney
Represent clients on state and federal drug and alcohol charges
- Prepare and organize cases for trial and hearings
- Research state and federal criminal case law and statutes
- Advise clients on plea deals, informing of benefits and risks so they can make a pragmatic decision
- Negotiate with district attorney's office
- Responsible for advertising and accounting procedures
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year at this job
Juris Doctor
Criminal Defense Attorney
- Represented defendants with various misdemeanor and felony charges, in circuit and district courts.
- Negotiated plea bargains with the prosecuting attorney.
- Held preliminary examinations, violation of probation hearings, motions, pre-trials, and trials.
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Criminology
Criminal Defense Attorney, Wake County, NC
Interviewed clients, witnesses, and victims.
- Dealt with District Attorney, Judges, and prosecutors from Wake
- Filed various criminal background checks as well as conduct
- Performed client callbacks and recorded statements/interviews
- Majority of work was independent as Atty. Rand was in court a great
- Scheduling Client appointments and client court appearances.
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Legal Assistant to Criminal Defense Attorney
Interviewed/screened clients; Organized, updated calendars
- All billing and collections for criminal department
- Had highest new client retainer rate & highest monthly collections
- Handled traffic violations/filed for admin. hearings/judicial petitions
- Transcribed dictation, typed correspondence
- Discovery, legal research
- Filing/organization of files
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