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Prosecution of misdemeanor offenses. Plea negotiation, evidence gathering and evaluation, criminal motion practice, and full criminal trials.

Dallas, TX

• Represented misdemeanor defendants in Dallas County criminal court, under supervision of licensed attorneys
• Represented over twenty-five defendants on charges including DWI, Possession of Marijuana, Theft, Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon, and Interference With Public Duties
• Conducted client intake and information-gathering interviews, in person and over the phone
• Conducted plea negotiations with Assistant District Attorneys
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Dallas, TX

I worked in the criminal division of an office of 60+ federal prosecutors, researching and drafting memoranda, briefs, and other documents relating to prosecutions for immigration violations, white collar crime, and organized crime, among others. When not performing tasks for the U.S. attorneys, I observed trials and hearings in both civil and criminal.

Dallas, TX

I was responsible for drafting orders ruling on pre-trial motions in federal civil cases. I researched and wrote proposed court orders on motions to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim, motions for summary judgment, and motions to compel discovery. During my off-periods, I observed numerous hearings in both criminal and civil.

Dallas, TX

I interned in a unit of three felony prosecutors, providing each with whatever assistance they needed with their cases. My work focused on analysis and preparation of documentary and audio-recorded evidence. I discovered audio-recorded evidence that resulted in the conviction of an armed-robbery suspect, and assisted in drafting voir dire questions for the.

Dallas, TX

While interning for Judge Tapscott, I observed civil proceedings ranging from breach of contract claims to medical malpractice, and even sexual harassment. I not only observed Dallas-area attorneys presenting their cases at hearings and in trial, but drafted memoranda assessing various parties' liability and recommending dispositions of motions for.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Criminal Law, Overall Gpa: 3.578

Activities and Societies: Mock Trial, Moot Court, Closing Argument Competition, Constitutional Law Society Criminal Law Related.

Bachelor’S Degree, Political Science And Government, Gpa: 3.94

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Mock Trial - Ora Nixon Arnold Award for highest GPA in Poli. Sci. - President's Scholar.