Christopher Dempsey Email & Phone Number

Norfolk, Va, Us

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Assistant trail department head (prosecutor) for the busiest area of responsibility in the Navy.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Represented Navy and Marine Corps clients who were previously convicted at court-martial during their appellate process before the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces.I was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Navy Appellate Defense Advocacy Award by the Judge Advocates Association for my work in this billet.

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Served and advised clients of all ranks in cases stemming from incidents and accusations around the world. Represented clients in wide ranging situations in all forums, from counselings to general courts-martial.

Norfolk, Virginia

- Served as a First Tour Judge Advocate at Region Legal Service Office, Mid-Atlantic and Defense Service Office, Southeast.- Command Services: Served as Staff Judge Advocate to Transient Personnel Unit, Norfolk. Temporarily supported Naval Station Norfolk and went underway to provide assistance to USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72) during my rotation. Served as the recorder in over a dozen Administrative Separation hearings.- Legal Assistance: Branch head at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story Legal Assistance Office. Drafted over 300 wills. Served over 300 clients on issues including family law, landlord-tenant disputes, contract law, immigration, and military benefits. - Defense Services: Served the Mid-Atlantic region as military defense counsel. Guided and advised walk-ins on a nearly daily basis. Advocated for clients at administrative separation boards and court-martial proceedings of every level.

Annapolis, Maryland, United States

Taught “Law for the Junior Officer” to firstie (senior) Midshipmen at the Naval Academy.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

- Clerked for the Felony and Major Crimes Division, focusing primarily on the Second and Third police districts in Washington, D.C.- Prepared responses to motions to suppress including issues surrounding identification, searches, tangible evidence, confessions, and more.- Attached myself to trials and attended federal court proceedings in the Washington D.C. Superior Court

- Researched the history and application of habeas corpus in Pennsylvania- Drafted memos and sample readings for a book being written on the subject by Professor Thomas Place at the Pennsylvania State University, the Dickinson School of Law

Houston, Texas Area

- Represented the state in plea hearings and findings of probable cause- Prepared the morning docket, consisting of a variety of misdemeanor offenses- Interviewed witnesses and victims- Prepared case files

State College, Pennsylvania Area

- Aided in the drafting of appellate briefs and other documents for a wide variety of criminal issues- Helped prepare for and attend trial

Austin, Texas

- Researched and reported on a variety of legal issues facing both the criminal and civil division- Wrote and proofread a wide variety of federal legal documents- Observed federal court proceedings in the Western District of Texas

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: Penn State Law Review, Comments Editor; National Environmental Law Moot Court Team, Quarterfinalist; Phi Delta.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Political Science And Sociology With A Concentration In Criminology

Activities and Societies: LSU Club Lacrosse Team, Phi Gamma Delta, Red Cross Disaster Action Team VolunteerMajors: Political Science.

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