Shadon Liggins, Esq. Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

· Advocated for the expressed interest of indigent clients charged with committing felony and misdemeanor crimes· Conducting initial and supplemental client interviews· Updated clients regarding the status of their legal matters· Negotiated with Assistant District Attorneys to reach favorable offers· Researched relevant case law via Westlaw Next· Drafted and proposed requests for admission into diversion programs· Maintained communications with Investigators and Social Workers to reach favorable outcomes· Served as counsel for bench and jury trials· Litigated motions and trials at both the felony and misdemeanor level in all aspects of the litigation process (from pretrial through sentencing)

Durham, Nc

Conducted client interviews, represented clients who have been charged with misdemeanors and infractions in District Court, researched relevant case law in preparation for trials and probation violation hearings, and negotiated pleas with the Assistant District Attorney.

Philadelphia, Pa

Prosecuted preliminary/adjudicatory hearings and trials in Municipal/Family Court, researched relevant case law in preparation for trials and hearings, managed an average workload of ten cases per day.

Durham, Nc

Conducted preliminary research for domestic violence homicide projects, organized and complied domestic violence statistical data for each county within North Carolina, researched and advised domestic violence victims on legal courses of action, researched the impact of firearms within domestic violence.

West Chester, Pa

Maintained and organized case files, completed criminal background checks and employment verifications, as well as drafted and transcribed correspondence such as interviews, investigative summaries, investigative reports, memorandums and letters.

Philadelphia, Pa

Conducted interviews and employment placement for thirty high school students, mentored ten students, conducted weekly meetings with five worksite employers, organized and facilitated weekly workshops.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Activities and Societies: •Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity •3L Closing Argument Competition Winner •CITI Law Scholarship Recipient.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Communication Studies

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Communicaton Studies Major With A Philosphy Minor