Vanessa Hamilton Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Court assigned attorney for individuals facing felony charges in Wayne County

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Evaluate, advise, and appear at court proceedings for legal issues related to occupied DLBA owned properties
• Collaborate creatively with the government officials and agencies, law enforcement, non-profit organizations, and interdepartmentally to develop a path to home ownership for illegal occupants
• Evaluate occupied properties that present a danger to the community and coordinate with private investigators and Detroit Police Department to address any illegal activity or conditions occurring therein

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Represented the City of Detroit in nuisance abatement proceedings including identifying blighted properties, performing title searches and reviews, contacting property owners and City officials, and appearing in Court.
• Served as project lead attorney for the Drug House Unit, including communications with Detroit Police Department strategize effective investigative and abatement measures for properties involved in narcotics trafficking
• Trained incoming staff on relevant law and legal department processes

Michigan, United States

• Represent clients in all aspects of criminal charges, probation violations, personal protection orders, or licensing issues
• Prepare, draft, and review motions, sentencing memorandums, and deviation requests
• Establish, build, and maintain client relationships, including assisting clients with outside obstacles impacting their case
• Perform administrative tasks associated with the daily operation of a legal practice

Detroit, Michigan

• Researched, prepared, drafted, filed, and served hundreds of pleadings, motions, and other documents for a wide range of civil and criminal issues and assisted with crafting trial and litigation strategies
• Developed and managed client/attorney relationships, including explaining legal rights, identifying representation goals, and general client intake and communication

Detroit, MI

• Represented veterans from across the country to secure pension and other benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for time served in the United States Armed Forces
• Conducted intake interviews on-site at numerous veteran housing centers throughout Detroit
• Maintained client relationships, including explaining legal rights and identifying goals

Highland Park City Hall

• Assisted City Attorney by researching and drafting memoranda and pleadings for a wide range of legal issues posed to the City and assisting with the adjudication of the misdemeanor docket
• Acted as Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Coordinator, developed a system to process information requests quickly and efficiently in accordance with the law
• Coordinated with different departments within the city (Human Resources, Billing, City Clerk, Mayor’s Office, etc.) to gain information relevant to citizen FOIA requests or general questions presented by citizens to.

Detroit, Michigan

• Assisted Assistant Prosecutors with caseloads through legal research and drafting of memoranda, preparing trial binders, preparing subpoenas, witness contact, and general clerical support
• Observed and assisted with pre-trial examinations, hearings, and jury trials through development of trial strategy and participation in direct examination of witnesses

Monitor team of student cooks -Oversee all aspects of meal preparation -Provide on-the-job training -Act as liaison between executive chefs and student cooks -Compliance trainedActivities

Direct mentor to 50 residents on floor -Event programing for floor and dorm hall at large -Provide resources and information for dorm residents -Trained to handle high-intensity/emergency situations

Manage fundraising for the team as main means of income, contact local businesses and organizations for assistance with fundraising events and sponsorship, organize athletes and public to participate in fundraising event.

Data collection through monitored telephone surveys

Surveyed community needs through data collection, programing and involvement in community lead initiatives. I connected community members to other resources available to them through door-to-door contact and office hours. Spanish translation of monthly newsletter.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), Law

Ba, Social Relations And Policy, Spanish Language

Activities and Societies: Women's Rugby Football Club, Residence Life

High School Diploma