David Shanks Email & Phone Number

Sacramento, Ca, Us

Sacramento, Ca, Us

Sacramento, California, United States

Worked in Expungement and Post Conviction unit. Assisted attorneys in filing mostly 1203.4 and 290 petitions. Worked alongside the Felony Mental Health Diversion unit. Met with clients and prepared several motions for diversion. Worked with the Supervising Attorney to prepare a Franklin application for a 25-to-life reconsideration Parole Board hearing.

Sacramento, California

Research Assistant to Prof. Donald Doernberg

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Drafted complex constitutional validity motions for matters involving charges including, but not limited to, DUIs, Sexual Assaults, Child Pornography, and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.Drafted constitutional validity motions challenging Search Warrants and Telewarrants.Drafted an Appeal to Superior Court in response to a conviction of Impaired Driving.Met with Provincial Prosecutors to resolve provincial offences.Created numerous case law factums for… Show more Drafted complex constitutional validity motions for matters involving charges including, but not limited to, DUIs, Sexual Assaults, Child Pornography, and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.Drafted constitutional validity motions challenging Search Warrants and Telewarrants.Drafted an Appeal to Superior Court in response to a conviction of Impaired Driving.Met with Provincial Prosecutors to resolve provincial offences.Created numerous case law factums for DUI, Sexual Assault, and Child Pornography matters, as well as for 715.1 (Criminal Code) and 276/278 (Criminal Code) issues. Show less

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Worked with Senior Lawyer and team of legal administrators in busy, respected firm. Criminal defense services included but were not limited to: murder, manslaughter, assault, DUI, theft, break and enters, arson, weapons violations, customs and border charges, drug possession and trafficking, and even speeding and simple traffic violations. Tasks included the preparation of daily court files, briefing, legal research, and occassional client interviews.The office was… Show more Worked with Senior Lawyer and team of legal administrators in busy, respected firm. Criminal defense services included but were not limited to: murder, manslaughter, assault, DUI, theft, break and enters, arson, weapons violations, customs and border charges, drug possession and trafficking, and even speeding and simple traffic violations. Tasks included the preparation of daily court files, briefing, legal research, and occassional client interviews.The office was tasked with trials daily from a range of charges. Counsel made regular appearances in Ontario Court of Justice and the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.Regular correspondence with crown attorney's office, fellow defense counsel, community health centers, as well as jails and probation. Management of mulitple emails, phone calls and logbooks, as well as court and meeting calendars. Show less

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada

Tasked to work in the Seasonal department which dealt with Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter needs.This included but was not limited to: knowledge and sales of barbecues, firepits, sectional sets, outside decor, plants,pool supplies, bug and insect killer, grass seeds, sprinkler system parts, pesticides and fungicides, fertilizers, bird food, and camping equipment.Trained to conduct pool and hottub/spa water tests to assist customers in balancing chemicals in the water and… Show more Tasked to work in the Seasonal department which dealt with Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter needs.This included but was not limited to: knowledge and sales of barbecues, firepits, sectional sets, outside decor, plants,pool supplies, bug and insect killer, grass seeds, sprinkler system parts, pesticides and fungicides, fertilizers, bird food, and camping equipment.Trained to conduct pool and hottub/spa water tests to assist customers in balancing chemicals in the water and recommending solutions to any on-going issues. Show less

Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada

COVID-19 Pandemic was on-going at time of this employment.Tasks included greeting customers and cashing out their purchases. Tasks were also dependant on lockdowns in Ontario. Lockdown duties included personal shopping, answering phone calls, and preparing pickup orders to be ready within 15-minutes of the placement of the order. Cashiers were responsible for ensuring their tills were balanced at the end of each night and that all tills were properly closed.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Tasked with maintaining voting station throughout election night.Tasks included collecting voter card, notating voters that attended the booth, providing instruction as to the rules for the ballot, and properly counting and sorting all votes at the end of the night, further verified by the Chief Returning Officer.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Assisted voters and instructed them as to how the voting process worked. Confirmed ID and assisted them in registering at the polling station

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

General Labourer working in stamping facility producing parts for GM and Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler.Tasks included stamping presses, welding machines, and fulfilling hourly competitive quotas.Trained on how to resolve small mechanical problems and errors with assembly lines and robots.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Completed CO-OP Education as part of Grade 12 Credits.Assisted the Legal Administrators in entering confidential information into government software. Filed, organized, and distributed court dockets to proper locations throughout office. Served materials to the judge’s chambers, sheriffs office, Ontario, Superior, and Provincial Offences Court, as well as other law offices. Binded and assembled Trial briefs and evidence binders for Assistant Crown Attorney’s.

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Participated in YIPI program - Stationed in court services branch.Maintained confidential communications and documents.Worked with a variety of officers and civilian employees, travelling on the road and interacting with the community.Often tasked with assisting Cadets deliver summons and subpoenas. Assisted at Camp Brombal and STAG.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Activities and Societies: 1L Ben Frantz Mock Trial - Finalist 1L Moot Court Competition - Top 4 2L Moot Court Competition Team Research.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba (Hnrs) With Thesis, Law & Politics, 3.55Gpa

Activities and Societies: Student Experience Council; Presenter at UWill Discover 2023; Participant of Senator Gold, Klyne, and Pate.

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: WCCA Band 4x Honour Roll (80%+) 2x Principals List (90%+)