Chase Baumgartner Email & Phone Number

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

I am working as a fully-remote staff attorney who represents wrongfully-convicted Texans. This work includes evaluating cases, drafting motions, and preparing for and litigating these claims in district and appellate courts across the state. Most of this work involves writs of habeas corpus and motions for post-conviction DNA testing under Chapter 64 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. I have conducted direct examinations of expert witnesses in both Chapter 64 and Habeas evidentiary… Show more I am working as a fully-remote staff attorney who represents wrongfully-convicted Texans. This work includes evaluating cases, drafting motions, and preparing for and litigating these claims in district and appellate courts across the state. Most of this work involves writs of habeas corpus and motions for post-conviction DNA testing under Chapter 64 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. I have conducted direct examinations of expert witnesses in both Chapter 64 and Habeas evidentiary findings, orally argued in front of the 13th Court of Appeals of Texas, and drafted numerous legal documents for the organization. Show less

Waco, Texas, United States

While attending law school, I worked pro bono to assist in case review, drafting motions, and preparing internal memorandums for staff counsel.

Waco, Texas, United States

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

I managed over twenty mobile laboratories, which included approximately forty directly-reporting employees. I was responsible for these laboratories' logistics, personnel, and account management, including staffing, sample collection and transfers, and customer relations. I was also the scientific lead on approving new clients and laboratory spaces.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

In addition to the responsibilities I had as a DNA analyst, I was responsible for supervising a team of DNA analysts. This included conflict resolution, performance metrics, disciplinary actions, and annual performance evaluations.

Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

I conducted casework laboratory analysis in serology and DNA, issued reports on that analysis, and performed technical and administrative reviews on other analyst's work. Utilized high-throughput Tecan and Qiagen robotic platforms for automating much of the entire DNA section's routine laboratory work. Was a case mentor and trainer for DNA and serology trainees and technicians.

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor'S Degree, Forensic Biology, Honors And High Distinction