Assistant Public Defender
Current- Represents clients in court at various stages of cases, including arraignments, preliminary and pretrial hearings, or any related courtroom proceedings: negotiates at all stages on behalf of the client; prepares and.
- Conducts case research and documentation: researches relevant case law and interprets in relation to the facts of the case; prepares briefs and motions and responses to same; writes case summaries; and makes trial notes.
- Communicates with, advises, and advocates for indigent clients: develops trusting and supportive attorney-client relationship; explains and advises clients regarding their rights, the investigative and judicial.
- Manages caseload: attends scheduled court appearances; creates new case files, inputs and records case-related data and notes, logs case activities, and closes files; receives and, reviews calendars; and coordinates.
- Communicates with prosecuting attorneys, judges, investigators, legal support staff, witnesses, experts, translators, client friends and family, probation officers, supervisors, government officials, other employees.