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Attorney representing indigent clients in criminal matters from the beginning of their cases to the conclusion. I appear on behalf of clients at arraignments, pre-trials, preliminary examinations, motion hearings, bond hearings, and trials. I represent clients with state felony charges, including capital offenses. I am responsible for a monthly caseload of approximately 40 cases on average. I am responsible for all aspects of representation; negotiating plea agreements, formulating a defense, trial strategy, researching legal issues, drafting and filing the appropriate motions and briefs, conducting investigation for trial preparation, interviewing witnesses, and preparing the case and client for trial. I have served as lead attorney in more than 80 felony trials, including murder trials. Additionally, I have worked on appeals, and have argued in front of the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Researched case law for pending cases, primarily involving family law, defamation, and contract issues; drafted motions, affidavits, answers, complaints, and briefs; filed papers in court; organized files.Student Attorney (operating under MCL 8.120)

Conducted interviews with clients; identified landlord-tenant, mortgage, and land contract issues; explained legal rights and procedures to clients; prepared cases for attorneys; drafted complaints, answers, motions, affidavits, and briefs for cases; conducted title searches; appeared in court with clients.

Worked under Dr. Norbert Kerr and Dr. Lawrence Messé. Implemented social psychology research experiments, acting as both the experimenter and the confederate.

Juris Doctorate, Law

Advocate, Student Trial Advocacy Program (STAP) (August 2003 - May 2005) 1st place, Student Trial Advocacy Program In-house competition.

Bachelor Of Arts, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Honors College, Dean's List, Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa PhiMember of the Honors College, Dean's list every.