Stephanie O. Email & Phone Number

Stockton, Ca, Us

Stockton, California, United States

• Directing Attorney of the Stockton field office at a non-profit organization, overseeing and supervising the work of advocates and staff in the field of housing and employment law defense.• Focused on providing exceptional legal representation in housing and employment defense cases.• Expertise in representing rural communities in a range of housing defense matters, including unlawful detainers, contesting improper notices, and lease and HUD violations. • Well-versed in employment law defense, preparing successful settlement agreements to resolve cases involving wage theft, unemployment insurance, and PAGA claims. • Proven track record in drafting legal documents, conducting thorough legal research, and effectively communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders. • Skilled in grant applications and securing funding for the organization's housing and employment defense initiatives.• Committed to promoting access to justice, advocating for fairness and equity, and protecting the rights of underserved communities. • Actively engaged in strategic planning and community partnerships to address systemic issues and empower marginalized populations.

Stockton, California, United States

• Represented rural communities in housing defense cases, specializing in unlawful detainers, and contesting improper notices, leases, and HUD violations. • Successfully drafted oppositions to complex mobile home park cases, ensuring due process and validating lawful tenancies of approximately thirteen residents. • Prepared employment settlement agreements, resolving numerous cases involving wage theft, unemployment insurance, and PAGA claims. • Argued substantive legal memoranda, responses, motions to set aside, wage theft claims, unemployment insurance appeals, reasonable accommodations, modifications, and settlement agreements with positive outcomes. • Conducted intake interviews to assess LSC eligibility, effectively communicating with clients and opposing counsel. • Developed strategic approaches to resolve cases in clients' best interests and participated in trial advocacy and leadership training.

Chino Hills, California, United States

• Diligently conducted legal research and analysis for diverse cases involving Marriage dissolution, Conservatorships, and Trusts. • Proficiently drafted legal documents, including pleadings, restraining orders, memos, and correspondences. • Thoroughly reviewed subpoenas, discovery materials, disclosure statements, interrogatories, and production requests. • Collaborated with clients, opposing counsel, and court professionals to facilitate effective communication. • Demonstrated exceptional work ethic, professionalism, and integrity throughout my career.

Greater San Diego Area

• Drafted, finalized, and customized pleadings, discovery requests, and various legal documents in the field of family law. • Conducted comprehensive legal research on pertinent family law matters to support case preparation and strategy development. • Meticulously organized and manually filed all pleadings with the court, ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedural requirements. • Collaborated closely with clients, maintaining and updating the client database to ensure efficient case management. • Assisted in tracking billable hours, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and adherence to time management. • Effectively communicated with clients, providing support and maintaining professional relationships.

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bachelor'S Degree, Psychology