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Nesconset, NY, US

Hempstead, New York, United States

Handle a caseload of approximately eighty-five, pre-indicted, nonviolent and violent felony cases. Conduct pre-trial suppression hearings and write pre-trial motions. Advise clients on plea deals and sentencing guidelines. Comprise fact statements, evaluate discovery, and conduct investigations. Handle misdemeanor and felony arraignments.

Bloomfield, New Jersey, United States

Assisted with representation for criminal defense matters including DUI/DWI’s, traffic offenses, and misdemeanor and felony offenses. Discussed potential expungement petitions with clients. Performed document review and review of plea bargain offers. Conducted phone interviews with clients and observe attorney-client meetings.

Long Island City, NY

Successfully petitioned the New York Office of the Governor for clemency for an individual originally facing a sentence of fifty years-to-life. Successfully prepared two parole hearing applications for individuals originally facing sentences of twenty-five years-to-life.

New York, New York, United States

Interviewed clients in preparation for arraignment and other hearings. Negotiated plea bargains. Appeared on the record in arraignments and to enter pleas on the record. Investigated and compiled arguments supporting the client’s defense. Analyzed discovery in preparation for preliminary hearings and trial. Conducted legal research on matters relating to.

Great Neck, New York

Organized court orders, bills of particulars, affidavits, demands, and motions for use in legal proceedings. Maintained attorney calendar and monitored court appearances using eCourts and eLaw. Managed client accounts, including daily processing of court calendar and ensuring client satisfaction.

Hempstead, NY

Drafted motions for criminal and family law matters including motions to compel, omnibus motions, motions to dismiss, and objections to the order of the support magistrate. Conducted legal research and wrote memoranda on issues relating to criminal and family law. Interviewed clients, observed court proceedings, and assisted with trial preparation..

Albany, NY

Supervisors: Dr. Alissa Pollitz Worden (Associate Professor, University at Albany, SUNY) and Dr. Andrews L.B. Davies (Director of Research, New York State Office of Indigent Services) Data entry and coding for NIJ-funded data collection project that examines the outcome of providing counsel at first appearance for indigent defendants in six New York.

Albany, New York

Conducted client intake interviews. Assisted attorney in preparing for cases by assembling necessary court materials, maintaining client accounts, and monitoring court appearances. Drafted and proofread bills of particulars, demands to produce, and answers. Transcribed various legal documents and managed day-to-day finances.

Albany, New York

Acted as a liaison between Student Association and University faculty and students. Assisted with budget monitoring and financial transactions.

Doctor Of Law - Jd, 3.63/4.0

Activities and Societies: CUNY Law Review – Staff Editor Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International – Justice CUNY Law Summer 2019 Moot.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice, 3.53

Graduated magna cum laude Honors and Awards: • Order of Omega National Leadership Honor Society (April 2017) • Deans List of Distinguished.

Education record