Benjamin Woo Email & Phone Number

Greater Los Angeles Area

Ventura, CA

Implemented and integrated Trial Director and supporting software into office. Trained attorney and support staffs. Prepared and presented high profile and complex cases using Trial Director. Resource management and acquisition.

Ventura County District Attorney's Office

Second chaired a gang shooting trial and presented evidence using Trial Director. Worked under the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney when preparing for and making court appearances. Researched and drafted motions and briefs.

Carlisle, PA

Worked under the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney when preparing for and making court appearances. Researched and drafted motions and briefs.

Carlisle, PA

Worked under the supervision of a Deputy Public Defender when preparing for and making court appearances. Conducted a non-jury trial and a suppression motion. Other court appearances included conducting parole/probation violation hearings, sentencing hearings, and preliminary hearings. Researched and drafted motions for court.

Los Angeles, CA

Worked under the supervision of various Deputy City Attorneys in: preparing cases for trial, interviewing witnesses, handling discovery materials, and preparing for my own court appearances. Conducted a suppression motion and appeared in calendar court for miscellaneous matters.

1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA

Worked under the supervision of a Deputy District Attorney when preparing for and making court appearances. Conducted one jury trial and one non-jury trial, both convictions. Other court appearances include conducting miscellaneous proceedings, preliminary hearings, and suppression hearings. Researched and drafted briefs for appeals.

1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle, PA

Draft, edit, and shepardize judicial opinions and orders of the court. Summarize relevant facts and issues in cases pending in front of the court. Conduct legal research in criminal, civil, and orphans’ court cases. Observe judicial proceedings.

City Hall East, 200 N. Main St. Los Angeles, CA

Researched the City’s policy and contract law to determine if the City of Los Angeles could and should hire outside counsel. Work included research on local environmental projects and NFL stadium negotiations.

200 N. Main St., Los Angeles, CA

Researched and drafted motions and pre-trial and trial documents. Work included drafting motions for summary judgement, motions in limine, and discovery motions.

Jd, Law

Ba, Philosophy, East Asian Languages And Cultures

Activities and Societies: Beta Theta Pi

Chinese Language Studies

CIEE study abroad program for studying Chinese language and culture.

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