Assistant Public Defender - Toledo Municipal Court (Housing Court)/Maumee Municipal Court (Lead)
Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area
Pro-actively participate in all phases of more than 100 misdemeanor criminal cases, conduct legal research and writing, and analyze and evaluate facts of each individual client's case.Conduct Pre-Trial Hearings, Probation Violation Hearings, Bond Arguments, and Criminal Misdemeanor Trials while negotiating plea agreements and working closely with the Prosecution and other Public Defenders. Stay up-to-date with current laws, provide beneficial advice and recommendations to clients and their family members on any legal issues.Identify services for clients, correspond with various Agencies to provide these services, and provide advice regarding services that would benefit clients.Participate in networking events with students from the University of Toledo College of Law, review resumes, and play an active role in intern interviews, as well as intern selection.