Advocate for indigent clients in both criminal and family court proceedings

Conducted legal research on various issues, such as selective enforcement, jury sentencing reform, defendant’s burden of proof in Franks hearings, etc. Organized case discoveries by making time stamps for surveillance camera footages and helping detect legal issues. Observed federal court procedures.

Represented client in bond hearing in circuit court. Met with clients to discuss charges and potential mitigating factors and witnesses and drafted memoranda summarizing meetings. Conducted legal research on various issues, including, a motion to suppress based on improper search and seizure and potential insanity defense. Drafted office memorandum regarding changes in new marijuana law in criminal cases. Observed daily court procedures.

Drafted office memorandum analyzing reactivating parole system for future reference. Conducted legal research on issues such as reporting duties in child abuse cases. Observed trial processes.

Analyzed, organized, and filed legal documents. Assisted clerks with drafting rulings and judicial reports based on research and applicable laws. Assisted with preparation of the trial room and familiarized interested parties and auditors with background information. Delivered rulings and judgments to parties involved in trials. Delivered and conveyed required documents to relevant government authorities.