David Bannick Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, WA, US

Seattle, WA, US

Seattle, WA, US

As the Senior Trial Attorney in the DV Unit, I was assigned the most serious domestic violence cases that occur in King County. My case load primarily consisted of Class A felonies. I worked with law enforcement on investigations and try sexual assaults, shootings, and gun crimes in King County Superior Court.

Seattle, WA, US

As a trial attorney in the Violent Crime Unit, I handled a case load of class A and B felony cases and conducted numerous trials. The cases I tried during my rotation included Assault, Robbery, Kidnapping, and Murder in the First Degree.

Seattle, WA, US

I was honored to be one of two attorneys at KCPAO assigned to prosecute Hate Crimes in King County. As part of this role, I handled hate crime investigations, filings, negotiations, and trials with the goal of seeking justice for the victims of hate crimes in King County. We built strong community and national partnerships to increase awareness about.

Seattle, WA, US

During my time in the DV unit I first worked in the Regional Domestic Violence Firearm Enforcement Unit, working with law enforcement and community partners to enforce gun laws. Next, I spent 12 months as a trial attorney responsible for taking class A B and c felonies to trial.

Seattle, WA, US

During my time in VECU I took class B and C felony cases to trial in King County Superior Court. My case load consisted of crimes committed in South King County, from stolen car cases to violent assaults and gun crimes.

Seattle, WA, US

Successfully prosecuted an average caseload of over 300 cases in King County District Court and completed 10 jury trials and over 50 testimonial motions hearings.After 10 months as a trial deputy I was promoted to the RALJ Unit where I litigated District Court appeals in King County Superior Court, the Court of Appeals, and the WA Supreme Court. As RALJ.

Campo, California, US

Successfully planned and completed a thru hike of the 2,650 mile long National Scenic Trail that runs from the Mexican Border to Canada, through California, Oregon, and Washington

Seattle, WA, US

- Assisted and consulted on employment law cases.- Drafted legal memoranda, and completed complex discovery projects

- While my start date at KCPAO was in deferment I worked on a contract basis at Swanson Gardner- Drafted legal memoranda, researched complex topics, and assisted with caseload.

- Prepared internal memoranda containing recommendations to the court on petitions for review- Drafted and contributed to majority opinions, concurrences, and dissenting opinions of the court

Seattle, WA, US

As Chair of the Moot Court Board, I managed the 25+ members of the Moot Court Board, ran eight In-House Competitions throughout the year, and assisted our regional and national Moot Court teams as they competed around the country. In March 2015, I competed in the FBA Thurgood Marshall Competition in Washington D.C.

Conducted research on appeals before the courtWrote and prepared drafts of judicial opinions for the court. Observed oral arguments and evaluated arguments with Judges.

Seattle, WA, US

Rule 9 Legal Intern: Juvenile Court: May 2014- August 2014Legal Extern: Special Assault Unit: May 2013- October 2013Administrative Intern: Records: March 2011- May 2012

Helped organize and run a successful campaign to elect Scott Johnson to the King County Superior Court. Developed social media, recruited volunteers, attended and planned events.

As a High School Lead for the Academy of Citizenship and Empowerment in Sea-Tac, I was in charge of a cohort of 35+ students and 15 mentors. Responsibilities are a combination of mentoring and planning for student's post high school plans along with training and preparing mentors to work with students. Additionally I acted as a liason between the UW Dream.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, Human Rights Minor

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