Criminal Defense Attorney Resume
Objective : Responsible for maintaining office efficiency using my organizational skills and strategic relationship abilities, and also Building and maintaining strong working relationships with a group of nine attorneys and their clients.
Skills : Office Assistant, Selling, Jeweler.
Description :
- Answered inbound telephone calls and direct calls for Attorneys.
- Assisted additional ten Attorneys as per request.
- Ran daily reports to compile a list of potential clients.
- Typed daily letters and correspondence to potential clients.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail.
- Typed letters to clients with court results.
- Processed Legal billing at the end of each month.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Business
Criminal Defense Attorney Resume
Objective : An accomplished trial attorney who also has nine years of experience as an engineer for the Florida Department of Transportation. Proven ability to negotiate criminal matters with other attorneys and judges as well as experience negotiating contractual and permit issues.
Skills : Duly Licensed Real Estate Broker, Spanish, Greek.
Description :
- Represented clients charged with misdemeanors in NY State from inception through disposition.
- Represented clients charged with felonies and Second Chair on numerous felony trials.
- Personal interaction and correspondence with clients, including incarcerated clients.
- Motion drafted for felony cases; Affirmations; Subpoenas, Orders for all 5 boroughs.
- Listened to/transcribing inmate jail and prison telephone calls for trial preparation.
- Interacted with correction officers, court officers, court clerks, and Judge's chambers.
- Closely tracked new cases through the arraignment process and file Notice of Appearances.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Juris Doctor
Criminal Defense Attorney Resume
Headline : Seeking a position as a litigation attorney for a prominent law firm. Accomplished and energetic seeking employment with a results-oriented company that seeks an ambitious and career-conscious person, where acquired skills will be utilized toward growth and advancement.
Skills : Lawyer - Trial Attorney, Civil Engineer.
Description :
- 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.
- Contracted with the following agencies to provide criminal representation for indigent clients.
- Met with clients to review cases.
- Contacted with police precincts informing them clients have retained our services and invoke their rights.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Juris Doctorate
Criminal Defense Attorney Resume
Summary : Possess five years of experience in civil litigation and two years in criminal defense. Licensed to practice law. Knowledgeable regarding state and federal procedures and court rules. Extremely familiar with the trial process; has tried approximately 25 jury cases and second-chaired 4 civil trials.
Skills : Relativity; LexisNexis; Westlaw.
Description :
- Represented indigent persons in court and at trial, as appointed by the court.
- Managed all phases of each case, from the first appearance to arraignment, bond hearing, discovery meeting with the client, pretrial, legal research, law and motion, plea negotiation, and trial.
- Wrote appeal motions and appellate court briefs to the District Court of Appeals.
- Initially served on the Misdemeanor Trial Team, handling cases involving domestic violence, violation of probation, violation of the injunction, battery, assault, stalking, fleeing/eluding, and resisting arrest.
- Litigated 15+ such cases in front of a jury.
- Represented soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), and other units as detailed.
- Lead counsel in 14 courts-martial, including five jury trials.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Juris Doctor In Law
Criminal Defense Attorney Resume
Objective : Accomplished, a detail-oriented and organized litigator who possesses both the depth and breadth to accomplish and resolve disputes.
Skills : Litigation, Evidentiary Hearing &Trials, Appeals & Writs.
Description :
- Representing individuals charged with crimes and felonies providing representation in the court of law.
- Client representation in Bankruptcy laws of Chapter 7 & Chapter 11.
- Acquired and reviewed all clients' finances to determine bankruptcy eligibility including preparation of pre-trial, drafting pleadings, motions, negotiation of financial liabilities in favor of the client.
- Represented individuals in dissolution of marriage, child custody, disputes, wills, trusts, including research, paperwork, filing all documents with the court.
- Review of all monies, assets, and accounts while reaching an amicable settlement.
- Prepared and filed Motions for the Court systems.
- Handled matters with families and consoled them during hard times.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Law
Criminal Defense Attorney Resume
Headline : Over 17 years of experience working in law offices Skilled using a variety of ever-changing office equipment and software programs Investigated, prepared, and litigated cases at trials and administrative hearings Learned to adapt to different cultures and social norms which developed people skills as the greatest asset.
Skills : E-discovery; Legal and Google Research; Writing; Interviewing; Complex litigation.
Description :
- Represented criminal defendants at all stages of felony prosecution, plea negotiation, and sentencing.
- Drafted a brief for the Supreme Court of Ohio arguing that a defendant's rape conviction should be overturned because of the state's twenty-year delay.
- Managed misdemeanor and felony criminal cases from arraignment through trial in the county criminal courts.
- Resolve client's legal problems by relying on strong oral advocacy, interpersonal communication skills, and knowledge of the law.
- Manage and grow all aspects of law practice.
- Negotiated favorable plea deals and bonds for clients.
- Prepared the case for hearing or trial.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MA In International Business And Trade Law
Criminal Defense Attorney Resume
Headline : Dedicated Operations Manager and effective leader who excels in using proven methods and cutting-edge technology to successfully cut costs, streamline operations, and increased productivity, currently seeking a relocation opportunity.
Skills : Knowledge of Wordperfect, MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook.
Description :
- Handled majority of firm's motion practice.
- Attended hearings.
- Negotiated favorable plea deals.
- Disorderly Person Offenses and Title 39 Trials, Negotiated Hundreds of Favorable Plea agreements, DUI/DWI Trials at Courts.
- Martial in criminal cases and administrative separation.
- Twelve full trials; two cases resulting in full acquittals; multiple dismissals/withdrawals; and negotiated dozens of pretrial agreements.
- Represented individuals in criminal prosecutions.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Certification
Criminal Defense Attorney Resume
Headline : Criminal Defense Attorney is responsible for defending individuals or companies in criminal cases, and presenting evidence in court. A criminal defense attorney may also be appointed by the court to represent indigent defendants.
Skills : Customer Service, MS Office.
Description :
- Invited submission, symposium edition.
- Represent defendants charged with offenses against the county.
- Handle every aspect and component of criminal defense work.
- Provided counsel and legal defense in criminal cases both on retainer and by court assignment.
- Defended felony and misdemeanor cases.
- Assisted all attorneys and their clients.
- Answer incoming calls and direct calls to the appropriate Attorney or take messages.
- Collect payments for Attorneys.
- Meet and greet all visitors to practice.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Business
Criminal Defense Attorney Resume
Headline : Criminal Defense Attorney is responsible for the legal representation of clients facing criminal charges, civil litigation, and other matters involving the law. This includes conducting research on cases and preparing briefs and memoranda. The attorney also prepares motions and other documents to support the client's position in court.
Skills : Conflict Resolution, Fast/Adaptive Learning, Critical Thinking & Problem Solving.
Description :
- Representation of clients charged with all Pennsylvania Crimes including robbery, rape, theft, DUI, and burglary.
- Representation of clients and bail agencies in bail matters.
- Consultation with clients and other attorneys on case strategy, applicable rules, and the appellate process.
- Represented clients charged with misdemeanor offenses in court-appointed cases.
- Researched legal issues and rules of law to best protect clients.
- Representing defendants in major felony, and misdemeanor criminal trials and hearings.
- Represented indigent adult and juvenile criminal defendants as lead or sole trial counsel in over 100 jury trials.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
MA In International Business and Trade Law
Criminal Defense Attorney Resume
Objective : Criminal Defense Attorney is responsible for the daily operations of the firm. This includes managing workload, scheduling and coordinating cases in court, managing client accounts, and handling public relations.
Skills : Adobe Software Programs, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator.
Description :
- Sent out mailings and collected names of potential clients and records of offenses at the police station.
- Solo practitioners in criminal defense.
- Reviewing police reports, evaluating cases, responding to and arguing against various motions, conducting preliminary hearings.
- Private practice handling primarily criminal cases.
- Negotiate plea offers, draft and argue motions, develop discovery.
- Prepare evidence and exhibits for trial, select juries, and take criminal cases.
- Investigated criminal cases, including interviewing crime victims and law enforcement, viewing physical evidence, visiting scenes, etc.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Business
