DeKalb County Public Defender

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DeKalb County Public Defender Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Zachary C. Begle, Esq. Zachary C. Begle, Esq. Los Angeles, California Details
Zachary C. Begle, Esq.'s DeKalb County Public Defender Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Deputy Public Defender at Los Angeles Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Los Angeles Public Defender  June 2015 - Present
SCHWIMER WEINSTEIN LLP   January 2015 - April 2015
Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office  January 2013 - December 2014
Orange County Public Defender  August 2012 - December 2012
Dekalb County Public Defender   June 2012 - August 2012
Legal Aid Society of Orange County  January 2011 - June 2012
The Bazaar by Jose Andrés   January 2010 - July 2011
Social Hollywood   January 2008 - December 2009

Skills
Westlaw, LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, Film and Theater Acting, Soccer, Guitarist, Acting Coach, Appeals, Legal Research, Motions, Family Law, Lexis, Public Speaking, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Hearings, Personal Injury, Research

Education
Chapman University, School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Michigan State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, English and Film Studies

UCLA Film School   2004 — 2004

Alexander Salzillo Alexander Salzillo Greater Atlanta Area Details
Alexander Salzillo's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience June 2006 - August 2006
Job Attorney at Waldon Adelman Castilla Hiestand & Prout
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Waldon Adelman Castilla Hiestand & Prout  June 2014 - Present
Robert J. Semrad & Associates, LLC   August 2013 - May 2014
Ballard Law Office   April 2013 - August 2013
Professor Doug Yarn, Consortium on Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (CNCR)   May 2011 - May 2013
United States Bankruptcy Court  January 2013 - April 2013
Superior Court of Fulton County  August 2012 - December 2012
Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP   May 2012 - August 2012
Seoul Language Institute  September 2008 - October 2009
Dekalb County Public Defender   June 2006 - August 2006

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law

Johannes Kepler Universität Linz   2011 — 2011
International Commercial Arbitration, Commercial arbitration

Amherst College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, German Studies, European Studies

Georg-August-Universität Göttingen   2006 — 2007
Law, Law

Marist School   1998 — 2004
High school diploma

Julia Hightower Julia Hightower Greater Atlanta Area Details
Julia Hightower's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience August 2013 - January 2014
Job Associate at Hendrick, Rascoe, Zitron & Long, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hendrick, Rascoe, Zitron & Long, LLC   October 2014 - Present
Peter Bricks, P.C.   January 2014 - October 2014
Bricks Law Firm   December 2011 - October 2014
Philip C. Cook Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic  January 2014 - July 2014
DeKalb County Public Defender   August 2013 - January 2014
Fulton County Solicitor   May 2013 - July 2013
Georgia State College of Law Library   January 2013 - May 2013
HeLP Clinic, Georgia State College of Law   August 2012 - December 2012
Crowne Plaza Ravinia  2010 - 2011
Windermere Golf Club   2006 - 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Research, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Teamwork, Event Management, Outlook, Leadership, Time Management, Sales, Food & Beverage, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Estate Law, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Lexis, Family Law, Administrative Law, Estate Planning, Tax Law, Legal Issues, LexisNexis

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Cum Laude

Georgia State University   2003 — 2009
Bachelor's degree, Cum Laude

Shiloh High School   1999 — 2003
College Prep, with Honors

Anthony Davenport Anthony Davenport Albany, Georgia Area Details
Anthony Davenport's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Staff Attorney at Georgia Legal Services Program
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Georgia Legal Services Program  June 2015 - Present
Dekalb County Public Defender   January 2014 - May 2014
PSAV  February 2006 - June 2011
PSAV  September 2003 - February 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Social Media, Fundraising, Hospitality, Legal Writing, Sales, Corporate Events, Video, Trade Shows, Marketing, Budgets, Press Releases, Hotels, Legal Research, Research, Westlaw, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, LexisNexis, Audio Visual Support, Audio Visual Rental, Criminal Law, Team Building, Management, Courts, Litigation, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning

Education
Mississippi College School of Law   2011 — 2014
JD, Law

Georgia State University   2008 — 2011
BA, Sociology

Nathan Fitzpatrick Nathan Fitzpatrick Greater Atlanta Area Details
Nathan Fitzpatrick's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2009 - May 2011
Job Managing Member at The Fitzpatrick Firm, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Fitzpatrick Firm, LLC   January 2013 - Present
Ghiaasiaan & Fitzpatrick, LLC   May 2011 - December 2012
Dekalb County Public Defender   May 2009 - May 2011

Skills
Civil Litigation, Research, Trial Practice, Courts, Appeals, Corporate Law, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Legal Research, Wills, Personal Injury, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Microsoft Excel, Criminal Defense, Westlaw, Trials, Mediation, Hearings, Commercial Litigation, Microsoft Word, Family Law, Juvenile Law, White Collar Criminal..., Appellate Practice, Torts

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2006 — 2009
Juris Doctorate

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science

April Meeks April Meeks Atlanta, Georgia Details
April Meeks's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2015 - August 2015
Job Legal Intern at Dekalb County Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Dekalb County Public Defender   May 2015 - August 2015
Houston County Probate Court   August 2013 - July 2014
Baytree Pizza   July 2011 - July 2013
Lowndes County Public Defender's Office   January 2013 - May 2013

Skills
Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Social Media, Time Management, Leadership, Event Planning, Teamwork, Fundraising, Facebook, Public Relations, Sales

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (JD), 1L

Valdosta State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice

Latrice Vann Latrice Vann United States Details
Latrice Vann's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2015 - July 2015
Job J.D. Candidate at Georgia State University College of Law
Industry
Experience
Georgia State University College of Law  August 2014 - Present
Clayton County Probate Court   May 2015 - August 2015
Dekalb County Public Defender   May 2015 - July 2015
Shelby County Schools  August 2009 - July 2014

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Teaching English as a..., Technology Integration, Teaching, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Tutoring, Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Program Management, Research, Event Planning

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Tennessee at Martin   2007 — 2009
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum and Instruction

The University of Memphis   2000 — 2004
B.A., English Language and Literature, General

Terrell Thomas II Terrell Thomas II Atlanta, Georgia Details
Terrell Thomas II's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Intern at Dekalb County Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Dekalb County Public Defender   January 2015 - Present
Georgia State University  July 2011 - Present
Georgia State University  July 2014 - Present
Kaplan Test Prep  May 2012 - Present
The Fitzpatrick Firm   May 2014 - Present
DeKalb County Solicitor-General's Office  May 2014 - August 2014
Georgia State University, University Career Services   August 2013 - June 2014
Fulton County Government  April 2013 - August 2013
Intelliteach  January 2011 - October 2012
Ron Mabra State Representative Campaign   March 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Sales, Negotiation, Information Technology, Outlook, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Social Networking, Recruiting, Management, Marketing, Legal Research, Networking, Marketing Strategy, Windows 7, Troubleshooting

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2011 — 2014
J.D., Law

Georgia Southern University   2007 — 2011
Sport Management

Juwayn Haddad Juwayn Haddad Decatur, Georgia Details
Juwayn Haddad's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience March 2000 - June 2012
Job Attorney & Counselor at Law
Industry Legal Services
Experience
DeKalb County Magistrate Court   December 2012 - Present
Haddad Law Group, LLC   June 2012 - Present
Dekalb County Public Defender   March 2000 - June 2012
Mountain Judicial Circuit   November 1997 - March 2000
Fulton County Public Defender's Office  November 1994 - November 1997
Seminole County Public Defender's Office   October 1993 - November 1994
Virgil Hawkins Civil Clinic   January 1993 - May 1993

Skills
Jury Trials, Litigation, Appeals, Juvenile Law, Criminal Law, White Collar Criminal..., RICO, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Traffic Offenses

Education
University of Florida   1990 — 1993
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Georgia State University   1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance

Paola Torselli Paola Torselli Greater Atlanta Area Details
Paola Torselli's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience November 1998 - June 2012
Job Attorney/Owner at Torselli Law Firm, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Torselli Law Firm, LLC   June 2012 - Present
DeKalb County Public Defender   November 1998 - June 2012

Skills
Criminal Defense, Litigation, Criminal Law, Trials, Courts, Juvenile Law, Trial Practice, Domestic Relations, Legal Research, Family Law, Hearings, Felonies, Legal Assistance, Jury Trials, Defense, Legal Writing, Legal Issues, Mediation, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Depositions, Legal Advice, Motions

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   1993 — 1997
Juris Doctor, Law

Furman University   1988 — 1992
B.A., Political Science, Spanish

Sam McRae Sam McRae Greater Atlanta Area Details
Sam McRae's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2009 - October 2010
Job Partner at Pak and McRae Law, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Sam McRae Law, LLC   December 2010 - Present
Dekalb County Public Defender   May 2009 - October 2010
Dekalb County Public Defender   August 2008 - December 2008
University of West Georgia  June 2003 - May 2005

Skills
Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Legal Research, Appeals, Legal Writing, Traffic Violations

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of West Georgia   2003 — 2005
MA, History

University of North Carolina at Pembroke   2000 — 2002
BA, History

Jessie Calmes Jessie Calmes Atlanta, Georgia Details
Jessie Calmes's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience August 2014 - May 2015
Job Law Clerk at Steel Law Firm
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Steel Law Firm   August 2015 - Present
Dekalb County Public Defender   August 2014 - May 2015
Federal Defender Program  June 2014 - August 2014
Georgia Capital Defender Office  August 2013 - May 2014
Georgia Innocence Project  May 2013 - October 2013

Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Lexis, Creative Writing, Litigation, Investigation, LexisNexis, Criminal Defense, Event Planning

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2012 — 2015
Candidate for J.D., Law

Agnes Scott College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government

Christian Gant Christian Gant Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Christian Gant's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Attorney experienced in helping businesses with federal regulations compliance and business strategy
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Ukpeagvik Inupiat Corporation  September 2011 - Present
The Law Offices of Sondra M. Douglas   December 2010 - April 2011
Dekalb County Public Defender   May 2008 - August 2008
Steptoe & Johnson LLP  September 2006 - August 2007

Skills
Trials, Criminal Defense, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Policy Analysis, Legal Research, Litigation, Political Campaigns, Analysis, Corporate Law, Government, Policy, Trial Practice, Mediation, Criminal Law, Community Outreach, Westlaw, Social Media, Personal Injury, Research, Hearings, Appeals

Education
Emory University School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D.

Bowie State University   2002 — 2006
B.S., Psychology

Keith Evra Keith Evra Greater Atlanta Area Details
Keith Evra's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience August 2009 - April 2010
Job Criminal Defense Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Offices of L. David Wolfe, P.C.   May 2009 - Present
DeKalb County Public Defender   August 2009 - April 2010
Office of the Georgia Capital Defender  July 2008 - April 2009
Athens-Clarke County Public Defender   August 2006 - January 2007

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D., Law

The University of Georgia   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice

Ryan Bozarth Ryan Bozarth Atlanta, Georgia Details
Ryan Bozarth's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Student at Georgia State University College of Law
Industry
Experience
Dekalb County Public Defender   May 2015 - Present
GSU Law Library   June 2014 - Present
Georgia Innocence Project  June 2014 - August 2014
Zpolitics.com   May 2013 - September 2013
DICK'S Sporting Goods  May 2010 - September 2012

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2013 — 2016

The University of Georgia   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), History

Shawanda Brown Shawanda Brown Greater Atlanta Area Details
Shawanda Brown's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience November 2004 - July 2005
Job Attorney at Smith & Brown LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Georgia State University  July 2013 - Present
Richard J Boudreau & Associates, LLC   December 2012 - July 2014
Law Office of Shawanda Brown, LLC   December 2011 - April 2013
Bank of America  August 2009 - November 2011
Bank of America  June 2009 - August 2010
Fulton County Public Defender  July 2005 - July 2007
Dekalb County Public Defender   November 2004 - July 2005
City of Atlanta Public Defender   November 2003 - November 2004

Skills
Courts, Criminal Law, Family Law, Human Resources, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Trials, Westlaw

Education
Emory University   2007 — 2009
Master's of Business Administration, Organizational Development

University of Georgia School of Law   2001 — 2003
Juris Doctor, Law

Howard University   1996 — 2000
BA, Communication

Susan Griffiths Susan Griffiths Greater Atlanta Area Details
Susan Griffiths's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2015 - Present
Job J.D. Candidate 2017
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Dekalb County Public Defender   May 2015 - Present
Georgia State University  August 2014 - Present
Intern Queen   August 2012 - Present
Nordstrom  December 2013 - June 2014
Georgia Aquarium  January 2014 - May 2014
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority  November 2012 - December 2013
kglobal  June 2013 - August 2013
Alabama Student Society for Communication Arts   August 2012 - May 2013
University of Alabama Student Government Association  April 2012 - April 2013
University of Alabama Community Service Center   April 2012 - April 2013

Skills
Social Media, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Facebook, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Networking, InDesign, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Press Releases, Blogging, Event Management, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Leadership, AP Style, Windows, Nonprofits, Time Management, Editing, Social Media Marketing

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Alabama   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations

Woodward Academy   2006 — 2010

Jessica Hall Jessica Hall Greater Atlanta Area Details
Jessica Hall's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Assistant Public Defender at Dekalb County
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Dekalb County Public Defender   March 2015 - Present
Office of the Public Defender Maryland  February 2012 - January 2015
Barton Juvenile Defender Clinic  2010 - 2011
Barton Child Law and Policy Clinic   August 2010 - December 2010
Charleston County Public Defender's Office  May 2010 - July 2010
Cobb County Juvenile Court  May 2009 - August 2009
Emory University School of Law  May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Trials, Copyright Law, Juvenile Law, Westlaw, Litigation, Lexis, Motions

Education
Emory University School of Law   2008 — 2011
JD, Law

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile   2008 — 2008
Study Abroad, Spanish Language and Literature

Furman University   2004 — 2008
B.A., Political Science and Spanish

John Tarpley John Tarpley Rome, Georgia Details
John Tarpley's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience April 1988 - April 1993
Job Principal at St. Mary's Catholic School
Industry Education Management
Experience
St. Mary's Catholic School   July 2011 - Present
Pinecrest Academy Catholic School   June 2001 - June 2011
Tarpley & Associates   April 1993 - July 2001
DeKalb County Public Defender   April 1988 - April 1993
Judge Frank. M. Eldridge   August 1985 - July 1986
Cobb County  August 1971 - June 1984

Skills
K-12, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Tutoring, Education Reform, Strategic Planning, Coaching, Program Development, Charter Schools, Learning Disabilities, International Education, Non-profit Consulting, Resource Development, Leadership, Community Outreach, Curriculum Development, Management, Staff Development, Marketing, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Editing, Training, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Educational Consulting, Adult Education, Classroom, Educational Technology, Classroom Management, Instructional Design, Elementary Education, Literacy, Lesson Planning, Special Education, Secondary Education, Teacher Training, Grant Writing, Curriculum Mapping, Differentiated..., Instructional Technology, Early Childhood..., ESL, Educational Management

Education
The Woodrow Wilson College of Law   1983 — 1985
Juris Doctor, Law

Vanderbilt University   1978 — 1980
Ph. D. program, Education Administrationt and Policy Studies

Georgia State University   1972 — 1974
Master of Education, Education Management

Georgia State University   1967 — 1971
Bachelor of Arts, History

Robert Pendergrass Robert Pendergrass Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Robert Pendergrass's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job New Philadelphia Resident Seeking Opportunities
Industry Law Practice
Experience
King & Spalding  August 2014 - June 2015
Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony Foundation   August 2014 - June 2015
The Bernstein Firm, P.C.   March 2014 - July 2014
Clayton County Public Defender   May 2013 - March 2014
Dekalb County Public Defender   January 2013 - May 2013
Barton Juvenile Defender Clinic  August 2012 - December 2012
Dekalb County Public Defender   May 2012 - August 2012
Barton Child Law & Policy Center  August 2011 - May 2012
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Counsel   June 2011 - August 2011
Georgia STAND-UP  June 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Lexis, Westlaw, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Appeals, Hearings, Legislative Research, Research, Non-profits..., Advocacy, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
Emory University School of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Emory University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology and Music

Joshua Orlan Joshua Orlan Atlanta, Georgia Details
Joshua Orlan's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience Legal InternGreenspon, Brown & AssociatesMay 2013 - August 2013
Job Student at Emory University School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Dekalb County Public Defender   Legal InternGreenspon, Brown & AssociatesMay 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning, Research, Social Networking, Customer Service, Teamwork, Time Management

Education
Emory University School of Law   2014 — 2017

University of Florida   2010 — 2014
BA, Political Science, Leadership Studies

Andrew Brandt Andrew Brandt Atlanta, Georgia Details
Andrew Brandt's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2014 - February 2015
Job Attorney at Waldon Adelman Castilla Hiestand & Prout
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Waldon Adelman Castilla Hiestand & Prout  February 2015 - Present
Dekalb County Public Defender   May 2014 - February 2015
Findling Law Firm   December 2013 - May 2014
DeKalb County Public Defender Office   January 2013 - April 2014
FBI  June 2012 - February 2013
Georgia Innocence Project  August 2012 - January 2013
Refugee Family Services  January 2011 - May 2011
Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense..., Trial Practice, Legal Research, Legal Liability, Litigation, Criminal Investigations, Legal Writing

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2011 — 2014
JD, Law

The University of Georgia   2009 — 2011
B.A., International Affairs

Presbyterian College   2007 — 2009

LeeAnne Lynch LeeAnne Lynch Decatur, Georgia Details
LeeAnne Lynch's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Lead Attorney, Cases Involving Children (CIC) Unit at Dekalb County Public Defender
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Dekalb County Public Defender   November 2014 - Present
Dekalb County Public Defender   July 2010 - October 2014
Dekalb County Public Defender   August 2008 - June 2010
Dekalb County Public Defender   July 2007 - July 2008

Skills
Trial Practice, Courts, Criminal Defense, Legal Research, Legal Writing

Education
Georgia State University   2005 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Michigan State University   2001 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Social Relations

Jacob Simmons Jacob Simmons Atlanta, Georgia Details
Jacob Simmons's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience 2014 - 2015
Job Student at Emory University School of Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Emory University School of Law  August 2012 - Present
Dekalb County Public Defender   2014 - 2015
The Federal Defender Program, Inc.   January 2014 - April 2014
Emory Volunteer Veterans Clinic   May 2013 - December 2013
Fulton County State Court  June 2013 - August 2013
Court of Appeals of Georgia  June 2013 - July 2013
Boeing  September 2011 - July 2012
Air Force Civilian Service  June 2008 - September 2010
United States Marine Corps  January 2002 - February 2008

Skills
National Security, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Federal Court Practice, Criminal Defense, Negotiation, Team Management, Quality Assurance, Defense, Military, DoD, Military Experience, Aviation, Security Clearance, Command, Hydraulics, Sheet Metal, Criminal Law

Education
Emory University School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Aviation Technical Management, magna cum laude

Renard Nobles Renard Nobles Greater Atlanta Area Details
Renard Nobles's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2014 - May 2015
Job Certified Legal Intern at Dekalb County Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Peachtree Law Group   May 2015 - Present
Dekalb County Public Defender   May 2014 - May 2015
Georgia Justice Project  January 2014 - May 2014
Clayton County Public Defender's Office  May 2013 - August 2013
Davis Bozeman Law Firm   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Courts, Legal Research, Motions, Legal Writing, Microsoft Office, Criminal Law, Public Speaking, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, LexisNexis

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2012 — 2015

Georgia State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice

Rachel Berman Rachel Berman Atlanta, Georgia Details
Rachel Berman's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience January 2015 - April 2015
Job J.D.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Dekalb County Public Defender   January 2015 - April 2015
Barton Juvenile Defenders Clinic   August 2014 - December 2014
Gideon's Promise  May 2014 - August 2014
Fulton County Public Defender  January 2014 - April 2014
Georgia Capital Defender Office  May 2013 - August 2013
University of Cincinnati Racial Awareness Program   September 2011 - June 2012
University of Cincinnati  August 2010 - June 2012
Advocates for Youth  August 2011 - May 2012
City of Cincinnati Office of the Mayor   June 2011 - September 2011
RuffaloCODY  September 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Prezi, Group Dynamics, Youth Activism, Coordinating Events, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Community Outreach

Education
Emory University School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor

University of Cincinnati   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies, 3.84

Katrina Plonczynski Katrina Plonczynski Greater Chicago Area Details
Katrina Plonczynski's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2011 - January 2012
Job New JD
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kane County Public Defender  January 2012 - May 2012
DeKalb County Public Defender   May 2011 - January 2012
Illinois Legal Aid Online  February 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Legal Assistance, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Litigation, Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Trials, Appeals

Education
Northern Illinois University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Northern Illinois University   2009 — 2012
J.D., Law

Brooke Ray Brooke Ray Augusta, Georgia Details
Brooke Ray's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2012 - May 2013
Job Assistant Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Office of the Public Defender  October 2013 - Present
DeKalb County Public Defender   May 2012 - May 2013
Georgia Innocence Project  August 2011 - May 2013
DeKalb County Public Defender   August 2011 - December 2011
Friends for Life  January 2010 - May 2010
The Global L.E.A.D. Program   May 2009 - June 2009
Gregory A. Garcia and Associates, LLC   September 2008 - December 2008
DeKalb County State Court, Honorary Judge Antonio DelCampo   June 2008 - August 2008
Horseshoe Bend Country Club  January 2006 - August 2008

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Hearings, Legal Assistance, Lexis, Microsoft Office, Motions, Research, Trials, Courts

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2010 — 2013
J.D.

The University of Georgia   2006 — 2009
B.S./B.A, Psychology, Sociology

Lanier Technical College   2006 — 2006
Specialist, Criminal Justice

Diana Grant Diana Grant Atlanta, Georgia Details
Diana Grant's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience 2010 - 2011
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
D.F. Grant Law, L.L.C.   July 2010 - Present
Forsyth County Solicitor General   August 2013 - June 2014
GACDL   2010 - 2014
State Court of Cherokee County   2012 - 2013
Forsyth County State Court   2012 - 2013
Dekalb County Public Defender   2010 - 2011
Federal Public Defender  2010 - 2010
Georgia Justice Project  2008 - 2009
Photography by Diana, Inc.   1993 - 2006

Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Legal Writing, Hearings, Westlaw, Trials, Family Law, Wills, Personal Injury, Alternative Dispute..., Discrimination, Trial Practice, Juvenile Law, Wrongful Death, Civil Rights, Commercial Litigation, Trademarks, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Employment..., Criminal Law, Depositions

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2006 — 2010
J.D.

Florida State University
B.S. B.A., Finance

Elizabeth Ura Elizabeth Ura Atlanta, Georgia Details
Elizabeth Ura's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Assistant Public Defender at Newton County Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Newton County Public Defender   February 2014 - Present
Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project at Emory   October 2011 - May 2013
Federal Defender Program  January 2013 - April 2013
Dekalb County Public Defender   June 2011 - August 2011
Turner Environmental Law Clinic  May 2011 - July 2011
HUD  May 2011 - July 2011
Emory University Tibetan Studies Program   January 2010 - July 2010
College for Higher Tibetan Studies   July 2007 - May 2008
Appalachia Service Project  2004 - 2007

Skills
Nonprofits, Fundraising, Research, Public Speaking

Education
Emory University School of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Emory University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Religion

Karen Brown Williams Karen Brown Williams Greater Atlanta Area Details
Karen Brown Williams's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience 1993 - 1993
Job President at The Williams Firm, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
The Williams Firm, P.C.   January 1995 - Present
Cobb County Georgia   June 1995 - June 2000
City of Atlanta  1994 - 1994
Dekalb County Public Defender   1993 - 1993

Skills
Employment Law, Family Law, Litigation, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Mediation

Education
Emory University School of Law   1987 — 1990
J.D., litigation, marketing

Boston College - Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management   1980 — 1984
MBA, marketing and management

Howard University   1974 — 1978
BBA, Marketing Management

Andrew Ricci Andrew Ricci Springfield, Illinois Area Details
Andrew Ricci's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience 2007 - 2007
Job Associate Attorney at Delano Law Offices, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Delano Law Offices, LLC   February 2015 - Present
John V. Boshardy & Associates   June 2010 - February 2015
Administer Justice  August 2009 - May 2010
Zeke Giorgi Legal Clinic  2007 - 2007
Prairie State Legal Services  2007 - 2007
DeKalb County Public Defender   2007 - 2007

Skills
Family Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Appeals, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Trials, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Hearings

Education
Northern Illinois University   2005 — 2008
J.D., law

September Guy September Guy Greater Atlanta Area Details
September Guy's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience November 2002 - February 2012
Job Law Offices of September Guy, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Dekalb County  May 2015 - Present
Law Offices of September Guy, LLC   February 2012 - Present
City of Dunwoody, Georgia   July 2013 - April 2015
DeKalb County Solicitor-General's Office  February 2012 - June 2013
DeKalb County Public Defender   November 2002 - February 2012
Townley Law Firm   August 2001 - November 2002

Skills
Criminal Defense, Appellate Practice, Parole, Probation, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Mental Health, Mitigation, Motions, Jury Trials, Trial Practice, Appeals, Juvenile Law, Hearings, Litigation, Criminal Law, Trials, Courts, Family Law, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Personal Injury, White Collar Criminal...

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   1998 — 2001
Juris Doctorate, Law

The University of Georgia   1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts, History

Dalton State College   1994 — 1996
Associate of Science

Lindsay Reese Lindsay Reese Greater Atlanta Area Details
Lindsay Reese's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience 2008 - August 2011
Job Founder at Reese Law Offices, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Reese Law Offices, LLC   May 2012 - Present
Dekalb County Public Defender   2008 - August 2011

Skills
Litigation, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Courts, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Trials, Appeals, Personal Injury, White Collar Criminal...

Education
Georgia State University   2004 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

Georgia State University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy

Scott Soulages Scott Soulages Santa Barbara, California Details
Scott Soulages's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Lynn & O'Brien, LLP; Grokenberger & Smith, PLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Lynn & O'Brien, LLP   November 2013 - Present
Dekalb County Public Defender   January 2013 - May 2013
Emory University School of Law  August 2010 - May 2013
Office of the Santa Barbara County District Attorney   July 2012 - August 2012
The Law Offices of Douglas R. Hayes   May 2012 - July 2012
Professor Paul J. Zwier, II   May 2012 - July 2012
Oakland Raiders  July 2011 - August 2011
The Honorable Clifford R. Anderson, III   May 2011 - July 2011
Himelsein Mandel LLC   November 2008 - March 2010

Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Lexis, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law

Education
Emory University
JD

University of California, Los Angeles   2004 — 2008
B.A., Economics

Cara Clark Cara Clark Atlanta, Georgia Details
Cara Clark's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience January 2013 - August 2013
Job Contract Attorney at GPDSC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Griffin Judicial Circuit   May 2014 - Present
Dekalb County Public Defender   January 2013 - August 2013
Georgia State University Low Income Tax Clinic   August 2012 - December 2012
Georgia Capital Defender Office  March 2011 - December 2012
RTS Associates  September 2009 - October 2011

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Research, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Westlaw

Education
Georgia State University   2011 — 2013
J.D., law

Georgia Institute of Technology   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Science, Technology, and Culture

Eric Coffelt Eric Coffelt Greater Atlanta Area Details
Eric Coffelt's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience 2010 - 2010
Job Partner at Hillis, Robison & Coffelt
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hillis, Robison & Coffelt   October 2013 - Present
Frank X. Moore & Associates   2012 - 2013
Koglmeier Smith   2011 - 2011
Dekalb County Public Defender   2010 - 2010
Office of the Georgia Capital Defender  2009 - 2009
Maricopa County Public Defender  2009 - 2009

Skills
Criminal Defense, Trial Advocacy, Criminal Law, Criminal Investigations, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Legal Assistance

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor, Criminal Litigation, Trial Advocacy & Forensic Evidence

Mercer University   2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice

Glynn Robinson Glynn Robinson Greater Atlanta Area Details
Glynn Robinson's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience 2008 - 2008
Job AttorneyatLaw at The Robinson Law Firm
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Robinson Law Firm  November 2012 - Present
All Aboard Group, Inc.   September 2002 - Present
Saint Louis University Legal Clinic/Missouri State Public Defender   2008 - 2008
DeKalb County Public Defender   2008 - 2008

Skills
Family Law, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Mediation, Strategic Planning, Trials, Criminal Defense, Microsoft Office, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Team Building, Real Property, Wills, Estate Planning, Advance Directives

Education
Saint Louis University School of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D., Law

University of Phoenix   2003 — 2005
B.S., Business Administration

Andrew Masak Andrew Masak Greater Seattle Area Details
Andrew Masak's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Associate Counsel at Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Seyfarth Shaw LLP  June 2015 - Present
Seyfarth Shaw  September 2013 - May 2015
Seyfarth Shaw  May 2012 - August 2012
DeKalb County Public Defender   May 2011 - August 2011
La Junta de Desarrollo Distrital de Pamparomas   June 2009 - February 2010
Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies   January 2008 - May 2009
University of Notre Dame: Department of Political Science   June 2008 - August 2008
Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Editing, Hearings

Education
University of Georgia School of Law   2010 — 2013
JD, cum laude

University of Notre Dame   2005 — 2009
B.A., Political Science and International Peace Studies

DeForest Area High School

Emanuel Dressie Emanuel Dressie Atlanta, Georgia Details
Emanuel Dressie's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2011 - June 2011
Job Associate Attorney at W. Calvin Smith, II, P.C.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
W. Calvin Smith, II, P.C.   June 2013 - Present
King & Spalding  August 2012 - May 2013
Superior Court of Fulton County  August 2011 - December 2011
FGV - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil   July 2011 - July 2011
DeKalb County Public Defender   May 2011 - June 2011
Georgia Justice Project  October 2010 - April 2011
Johannes Kepler University - Linz, Austria   May 2010 - June 2010
Dalmatian Publishing Group   November 2007 - February 2009
Secure Management, LLC   July 2006 - November 2007
Alliance Data  September 2000 - July 2006

Skills
Civil Litigation, Variance Analysis, Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Accounting, Forecasting, Courts, Accounts Receivable, Legal Research, Auditing, Hearings, Personal Injury, Alternative Dispute..., Mediation, Trials, Litigation, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Appeals, Financial Analysis, Public Speaking, Motions, Finance, Account Reconciliation, Project Planning, Westlaw, Lexis, Community Outreach, Contract Negotiation, Arbitration, Legal Writing, Budgets, General Ledger, Legal Assistance, Financial Statements, Negotiation, Accounts Payable

Education
Georgia State University
Juris Doctor

Jacksonville State University
Bachelors of Science, Finance

Andrew Troianos Andrew Troianos Atlanta, Georgia Details
Andrew Troianos's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Extern at DeKalb County District Attorney's Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Kings County District Attorneys Office  September 2015 - Present
DeKalb County District Attorney's Office  August 2014 - April 2015
DeKalb County Public Defender   May 2014 - August 2014
State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General  January 2014 - April 2014
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania   May 2013 - August 2013
West Penn Allegheny Health System Legal Department   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Westlaw, Time Management

Education
Emory University School of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of Pittsburgh   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Philosophy and Psychology

Pine-Richland

Wesley Starrett Wesley Starrett Greater Atlanta Area Details
Wesley Starrett's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience August 2010 - December 2010
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Office of Jack Clay   July 2013 - Present
Douglas County Solicitor-General   February 2011 - July 2013
Dekalb County Public Defender   August 2010 - December 2010
US Department of Homeland Security  January 2010 - May 2010
Douglasville Police Department   June 2002 - July 2009
Powder Springs Police Department   March 1999 - June 2002

Skills
Criminal Law, Courts, Litigation, Trials, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Trial Practice, Alternative Dispute..., Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense, Hearings, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Mediation, Torts, General Awesomeness

Education
Georgia State University College of Law   2009 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law

Mercer University   1997 — 2003
B.S., Criminal Justice, Computer Information Systems

Corinne Mull Corinne Mull Greater Atlanta Area Details
Corinne Mull's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience
Job Partner at Mull & McMullin LLC.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
DeKalb County Public Defender  

Skills
Corporate Law, Criminal Defense, Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury..., Wrongful Death, Depositions, Trial Practice, Criminal Law, Trials, Courts, White Collar Criminal..., Jury Trials, Legal Research, Personal Injury, Torts, Appeals, Civil Litigation

Education
Emory University School of Law   1981 — 1984
Juris Doctor, Law

The Johns Hopkins University   1977 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Political Science

Adrienne Johnson Adrienne Johnson Greater Atlanta Area Details
Adrienne Johnson's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience September 2013 - Present
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
DeKalb County Public Defender   September 2013 - Present
St. Louis County Public Defender   January 2013 - May 2013
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law  August 2012 - May 2013
LexisNexis  August 2011 - May 2013
Washington University in St. Louis  August 2010 - May 2013
Miller & Martin PLLC  May 2012 - June 2012
United States Department of Interior  May 2011 - August 2011
Cox Communications  May 2011 - August 2011
United Way of Greenville County  January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Government, Research, Courts, Litigation, Mediation, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Westlaw, Community Outreach

Education
Washington University in St. Louis School of Law   2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law

Furman University   2006 — 2010
B.A, Political Science and Communications Studies

Matt Kishman Matt Kishman Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Matt Kishman's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Law Practice Professional
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Office of Henry Kishman   June 2011 - Present
DeKalb County District Attorney  September 2010 - May 2011
DeKalb County Public Defender   May 2010 - August 2010
Virginia Indigent Defense Commission  May 2009 - June 2009
University of Richmond  May 2009 - June 2009

Education
Emory University School of Law   2009 — 2011
J.D., Law

Ohio University   2004 — 2008
B.A., Psychology, Philosophy

Erin Masin Erin Masin Greeley, Colorado Details
Erin Masin's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience September 2009 - April 2010
Job Associate at Becker, Kellogg & Berry
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Becker, Kellogg & Berry   August 2013 - Present
Colorado State Public Defender  November 2010 - June 2013
Wehner & York   May 2010 - October 2010
DeKalb County Public Defender   September 2009 - April 2010
Emory University School of Law  January 2009 - April 2010
Alexandria Public Defender's Office   May 2009 - August 2009
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  January 2009 - May 2009
Georgia Innocence Project  May 2008 - May 2009
Peace Corps, Togo, West Africa   September 2004 - November 2006

Skills
Criminal Law, Litigation, Negotiation, Motions Practice, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Legal Advice, Voir Dire, Motions, Appeals, Policy, Westlaw

Education
Emory University School of Law   2007 — 2010
J.D

University of Virginia   1999 — 2003
B.A, Foreign Affairs; French Language and Literature

Laila Kelly Laila Kelly Decatur, Georgia Details
Laila Kelly's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience January 2003 - July 2014
Job The Kelly Firm, LLC Managing Partner and Founder
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Self-employed  July 2014 - Present
DeKalb County Public Defender   January 2003 - July 2014

Skills
Criminal Defense, Litigator, trial attorney, Negotiation, Mediation

Education
Clark Atlanta University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communications

Georgia State University College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Stephen Mulherin Stephen Mulherin Greater Atlanta Area Details
Stephen Mulherin's DeKalb County Public Defender Experience June 2013 - December 2013
Job
Industry Political Organization
Experience
Bobby Jones Golf Course   May 2014 - December 2014
Dekalb County Public Defender   June 2013 - December 2013
Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire   June 2012 - July 2012

Skills
Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Leadership, Interpersonal..., Public Speaking, Microsoft Office

Education
The University of Georgia   2009 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, In Major GPA - 3.51