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Represented indigent clients in a wide variety of criminal charges, misdemeanor and felony, from inception to resolution or trial and continuing into violation of probation issues Special focus in domestic violence for 2.5 years, counseling and preparing clients, victims, and witnesses for court proceedings and trialAcquired experience in domestic violence injunctions, explaining the basis for an injunction and the process for obtaining one, and understanding and explaining how a domestic violence injunction operates to protect the petitionerSpecial focus and experience in a problem-solving focused Drug Court environment for 7 years, counseling and advocating for clients charged with drug possession and drug abuse-related crimes who were receiving criminal diversion through treatment, counseling and residential placementFormed professional contacts with many community resources for drug counseling and treatmentAttended regular meetings of Drug Court staff reviewing and assessing grant-funded program goals and compliance

Assisted in the representation of several local government bodies including Pinellas Park, Treasure Island, and Redington Shores Performed various duties including contract review, counseling elected officials and city staff members on various aspects of local government law Sat as legal counsel on many City boards and commissions including Zoning, Local Ordinance Review, and City Council meetingsAttended Local Ordinance Court as prosecutor for the City, assisted City Inspectors in recommendations to citizens on how to comply with Local OrdinancesPerformed other private civil and criminal representation duties

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Assisted in the representation of the City of Pinellas Park, FLPerformed various duties including contract review, counseling elected officials and city staff members on various aspects of local government law Sat as legal counsel on many City boards and commissions including Zoning, Local Ordinance Review, and City Council meetingsAttended Local Ordinance Court as prosecutor for the City, assisted City Inspectors in recommendations to citizens on how to comply with Local OrdinancesPerformed other private civil and criminal representation duties

Juris Doctor, Drug Court, Criminal Defense, Local Government Law

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History And Psychology