Michael Hefty Email & Phone Number

Monterey Park, California, United States

Irvine, Ca

Represented indigent defendants in misdemeanor cases as a Certified Law Student. Negotiated plea agreements with the Orange County District Attorney under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Appeared on behalf of defendants to enter pleas and request continuances. Interviewed clients and witnesses to charged crimes. Developed case theories and courses of action. Worked with social workers to provide adequate relief to a client with mental illnesses. Drafted a motion to withdraw a guilty plea pursuant to recently enacted legislation intended to provide relief to noncitizen criminal defendants who pled guilty without being fully informed of the adverse immigration consequences.

Santa Ana, Ca

Conducted discovery investigations by comparing available information against the filed information and police reports. Assisted supervising attorney in preparing Certificates of Rehabilitation. Interviewed clients for relevant information and collected evidence proving rehabilitation to support the petition. Reviewed client criminal records for violations requiring reduction to misdemeanors prior to petition filing. Drafted petition, notice, and court order forms to submit at hearings.

Monterey Park, Ca

Researched relevant case law on the California Welfare and Institutions Code and the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act, and drafted a trial brief. Analyzed case files for sufficiency of evidence. Performed fact investigation by reviewing Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services reports and interviewing teachers, legal guardians, social workers, etc. Conferred with opposing counsel regarding case details and party positions. Screened cases for conflicts of interest. Attended field interviews with supervising attorney at Los Angeles County’s Central Juvenile Hall. Independently attended meetings with clients and service providers and reported details to supervising attorney. Drafted attorney orders.

Interacted with representatives from local and national private business partners, and public clients seeking individual services. Served as emergency response dispatcher. Updated memoranda of understanding amongst the chapter’s community partners. Enrolled public students in various health and safety courses. Issued student course completion certifications. Worked with volunteers to maintain emergency and training equipment and to organize the office.

Juris Doctor Expected May 2018, Law

Legal research and writing, Public Interest Law Fund Fundraising Committee volunteer, Students for Sensible Drug Policy member, Admissions.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Political Science - Pre-Law Studies Law School Preparation Institute - Graduated July 2014