Los Angeles County Public Defender
Industry: Government agency
DescriptionThe Los Angeles County Public Defender's office is an agency of the government of Los Angeles County. LACPD was the first public defender agency in the United States. It provides legal assistance to individuals charged with a crime in state court who are financially unable to retain private counsel. Motto: "To enrich lives through effective and caring service." Jurisdiction: Los Angeles County, California Founded: 1914 Office executive: Ricardo D. Garcia, Public Defender
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Los Angeles County Public Defender Employees
San Francisco Public Defender's Office September 2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2015 - April 2015
UCLA Law Library 2013 - 2015
Monterey County Public Defender June 2014 - August 2014
Science, Technology, & Society Center January 2011 - April 2011
Clovis Community College June 2008 - August 2008
Le Creuset Outlet Stores 2005 - 2007
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Law Offices of Jeffrey B. Hayden July 1997 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender December 1993 - July 1997
United States District Court -- Northern District of California October 1990 - July 1993
Skills
Arbitration, Insurance Law, State Bar of California, Legal Research, Litigation, Mediation, Appeals, Criminal Law, Trials, Trial Practice, White Collar Criminal..., Criminal Defense, Personal Injury..., Creditors' Rights, Civil Litigation, ERISA, Justice, Courts, Criminal Justice, Legal Writing, Family Law, Class Actions, Attorneys, Westlaw, Legal Issues, Hearings, Employment..., Civil Rights, Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense...
Education
University of Southern California 1986 — 1989
JD, Law
University of California, Santa Cruz 1984 — 1986
BA, Economics
Pepperdine University School of Law October 2014 - May 2015
Law Office of Jeffrey A. Sklar August 2014 - December 2014
King County Department of Public Defense: Associated Counsel for the Accused May 2014 - August 2014
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2014 - April 2014
Pepperdine Legal Aid Clinic: Union Rescue Mission - Los Angeles August 2013 - December 2013
Open Door Legal Services: Seattle's Union Gospel Mission June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Westlaw, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Word, English, Editing, WordPerfect
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of Washington 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, English Language and Literature, Summa Cum Laude
David J. Grimaldi Attorney at Law July 2014 - Present
Committee for Public Counsel Services August 2007 - June 2014
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 2006 - August 2006
Harvard Legal Aid Bureau June 2005 - August 2005
Goodwin Procter LLP June 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Trials, Criminal Defense, Courts, Trial Practice, Attorneys, Litigation, Appeals, Criminal Law, Hearings, Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Motions, White Collar Criminal..., Federal Courts, Jury Trials, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Family Law, Legal Assistance, Product Liability, Legal Advice, Arbitration
Education
Boston College Law School 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Law
National Criminal Defense College (NCDC) 2013 — 2013
Trial Practice Institute
Clark University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), European History
The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) 1999 — 2000
Year-long study abroad program
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 2015 - Present
USC Post-Conviction Justice Project August 2014 - Present
Federal Public Defender January 2015 - June 2015
New Vision Organization, Inc. February 2014 - September 2014
Public Counsel May 2014 - August 2014
Watsonville Law Center March 2013 - July 2013
Student Volunteer Center May 2011 - July 2013
University and College Access Network August 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Grant Writing, Public Relations, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Publicity, Social Networking, Grants, Training, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Negotiation, Professional Mentoring, Community Engagement, Proposal Writing, Itineraries, Race Relations, Sociological Theory, Critical Legal Studies, Critical Race Theory, Telefundraising, Social Media Consulting, Lexis, Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
University of Southern California Gould School of Law 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Labor and Employment Litigation/Criminal Law
University of California, Santa Cruz 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology/Legal Studies
Ventura County Public Defender September 2015 - Present
Center for Juvenile Law and Policy May 2015 - September 2015
Juvenile Innocence and Fair Sentencing Clinic August 2014 - May 2015
Research Assistant May 2014 - September 2014
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2014 - August 2014
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Westlaw, Microsoft Office, Litigation, Public Speaking, Editing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Civil Litigation, Microsoft Excel, English, Courts, Hearings, Legal Assistance, Mediation
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor Candidate 2016, Law
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2009 — 2012
B.A, English Literature and Language/ Minor: Philosophy, Magna Cum Laude
Kootenai County Public Defender Office October 1995 - Present
CASA 2002 - 2009
Kootenai County Fire 1993 - 1997
Expert Witness 1975 - 1995
cerritos college 1984 - 1992
LA County 1981 - 1991
Los Angeles County Public Defender 1986 - 1990
Long Beach College 1979 - 1989
Robert Sabel 1977 - 1987
Ted Gundrson 1978 - 1985
Skills
Criminal Investigations, Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Private Investigations, Homicide Investigations, Criminal Intelligence, Dignitary Protection, Federal Law Enforcement, Hostage Negotiator, Undercover, Taser, Police Administration, Law Enforcement..., SWAT, Crime Scene..., Crime Scene Photography, Field Training, Accident Reconstruction, Crime Analysis, Traffic Enforcement, Active Shooter, Certified Firearms..., Law Enforcement..., Police Training, Crime Scene..., Police Officers, Search & Seizure, Police, Covert, Hostage Negotiation, General Investigations, Evidence Collection, Testimony, Evidence, Arson, Field Training Officer, Counterintelligence, Criminal Law, Law Enforcement, Firearms, Investigation, Interrogation
Education
FBI Class
Rangemaster
FBI Advanced Training
Homicide
FBI Class
FTO
University of California, Los Angeles 1981 — 1982
teaching credential, Law Enforcement
CSU fullerton 1978 — 1979
Master's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science
California POST Academy
Supervisary
FBI Advanced Officer Training 1975 — 1975
SWAT
California State University-Fullerton 1971 — 1975
BS, Criminal Justice/Police Science
California POST academy
Basic
Northwestern University
Accident Investigation Course
Compass Education Group June 2013 - Present
Public Counsel September 2012 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2011 - August 2011
Glendale Unified School District March 2008 - June 2009
Skills
California Criminal Law
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Criminal Law
University of Redlands 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government
Pepperdine University School of Law August 2014 - Present
Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles October 2013 - August 2014
Christian Legal Aid of Los Angeles February 2012 - March 2013
Pepperdine University School of Law August 2011 - December 2011
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2010 - December 2011
Ventura County Public Defender January 2011 - May 2011
Nathan Sommers Jacobs May 2009 - July 2010
Arizona Supreme Court August 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Mediation, Appeals, Westlaw, Courts, Arbitration, Criminal Law, Family Law, Legal Assistance, Leadership, Legal Issues, Public Speaking, Trials, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Alternative Dispute..., Immigration Law, Lexis, Hearings, Trial Practice, Juvenile Law, Class Actions, Personal Injury, Depositions, Constitutional Law, Dispute Resolution, Entertainment Law, Administrative Law, Product Liability, Pleadings, Business Litigation, Securities Litigation, Employment Law, Trusts, Breach Of Contract, Legal Advice, Medical Malpractice, Trademarks, Document Drafting, Document Review, Personal Injury..., International Law, Motions, Toxic Tort, Wills, Civil Rights, Copyright Law
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Law
Arizona State University 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish & Psychology
Los Angeles County Public Defender September 2014 - Present
JaredOlen.com June 2011 - Present
United States District Court, Central District of California August 2013 - September 2014
Thomson Reuters Westlaw August 2011 - June 2013
United States District Court, Central District of California January 2013 - May 2013
Southwestern Law School Immigration Law Clinic August 2012 - December 2012
Thomson Reuters Westlaw July 2012 - August 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2012 - August 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2011 - August 2011
Olen Jewerly July 2003 - September 2010
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Criminal Law, Trials, Criminal Defense, Legal Issues, Research, Constitutional Law, Lexis, Litigation, Courts, Motions, Juvenile Law, Civil Litigation, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Copyright Law, Licensing, Public Speaking, Intelligence, Hearings, Entertainment Law, Data Analysis
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law
Gemological Institute of America 2008 — 2009
G.G., A.J.P., Graduate Gemologist, Accredited Jewelry Professional
Worcester State University 2005 — 2008
B.A., Spanish
US Army January 2014 - Present
Betterlegal October 2013 - Present
Appen Butler Hill, Inc November 2011 - Present
The It Gets Better Project 2013 - 2013
Children's Law Center of California January 2012 - September 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2011 - August 2011
Gracenote October 2009 - June 2010
Pet Emergency Treatment Service June 2008 - October 2009
Pure Beauty September 2005 - June 2007
Crunch Fitness September 2003 - December 2005
Education
University of Southern California Law School 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor
University of California, Berkeley 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Linguistics and Rhetoric
City College of San Francisco 2005 — 2007
Associate's degree, Chemistry
Re/Max Choice Properties March 2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2013 - May 2013
Tennessee Attorney General's Office June 2012 - August 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2011 - December 2011
Tennessee Board of Regents May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Government Regulation, Litigation, Higher Education Policy, Legislative Relations, Legislative Research, Real Estate, Motions, International Criminal..., Appeals, Courts, Property Law, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trials, Legal Issues, Contract Law, Lobbying
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)
New York University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government, 3.5
Los Angeles County Public Defender February 1999 - Present
Skills
Trials, Courts, Criminal Defense, Criminal Justice, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Westlaw
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 1996 — 1999
M.A., Philosophy
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 1995 — 1998
J.D.
University of California, San Diego 1990 — 1995
B.A., Philosophy
UCLA September 2014 - Present
Jamison Services, Inc. January 2007 - August 2014
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Interviews, Recruiting, Employment Law, Human Resources, Policy, Strategy, Corporate Law, Negotiation, Hiring, Leases, Leadership
Education
American University, Washington College of Law 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctorate
University of Pennsylvania 1997 — 2001
BA, Communication and Media Studies
Mobilitie September 2015 - Present
IIG Wireless, Inc., dba metroPCS® September 2013 - August 2015
Law Office of Maxwell E. Lin & Associates May 2012 - September 2013
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Public Speaking,..., Civil Pre-Trial..., Mandarin/Chinese..., Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Courts, Personal Injury, Hearings, Torts, Personal Injury..., Motions
Education
Western State University College of Law 2009 — 2011
Juris Doctorate
UCLA 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government
Walnut High School
Disability Rights Legal Center September 2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2014 - December 2014
Bet Tzedek Legal Services May 2014 - August 2014
Cancer Legal Resource Center May 2013 - August 2013
Colorado AIDS Project 2009 - 2012
Peace Corps 2006 - 2008
Skills
Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Research, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Community Development
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.), David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy (PILP) Specialization
Mary Washington College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Affiars
Ericksen Arbuthnot May 2013 - Present
Law Offices of Mark D. Licker March 2008 - May 2013
Los Angeles County Public Defender February 1996 - March 2006
Skills
Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Business Litigation, Jury Trials, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Appeals, Trials, Personal Injury
Education
University of Southern California 1976 — 1979
Juris Doctor
Stanford University 1973 — 1976
B.A., History
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 2015 - Present
View Heights Convalescent & IMD Hospital April 2005 - September 2013
United States Postal Service November 2011 - January 2012
View Heights Convalescent Hospital w/ Locked Psychiatric Unit May 1998 - April 2005
View Heights Convalsecent Hospital w/ Locked Psychiatric Unit May 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Exceptional People..., Team Leadership, Receptionist Duties, Activity Coordination, Event Planning, Fundraising, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Mental Health Counseling, Microsoft Office, Documentation Practices, Care Plans, MDS 3.0, Special Events..., Telephone Manner, Building Strong..., Building Strong..., Client Confidentiality, HIPAA, Confidence Building, Title 22, Behavior Modification, Medical Terminology, Team Management, Supervisory Experience, Training, Patient Support, Log Management, Data Entry, Organization, Front Office Support, Volunteering, BLS, Therapeutic Recreation, Art Therapy
Education
California State University Dominguez Hills 2014 — 2016
Behavioral Sciences, Junior
Los Angeles Southwest College 1997 — 2001
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Psychology
Law Offices of Bonnie Z. Yates January 1994 - Present
Law Offices of Steven Skolnik June 1990 - February 1998
Margolin and Levin January 1988 - January 1989
Michaelson and Levine 1988 - 1989
Los Angeles County Public Defender 1984 - 1988
Skills
Special Education, Courts, Litigation, Appeals, Mediation, Dispute, Legal Research, Bankruptcy, Alternative Dispute..., Westlaw, Administrative Law, Criminal Defense, Civil Rights, Lexis, Insurance Law, Trials, Legal Assistance, Arbitration, Personal Injury..., Personal Injury, Hearings, IEP, Construction Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Commercial Litigation, International Law, Competition Law, Dispute Resolution, Developmental..., Child Development, Immigration Law, Legal Issues, Legal Advice, Defense, Family Law, Product Liability, Document Drafting, Legal Writing, Estate Planning, Trusts, Applied Behavior..., Trial Practice, Disabilities, Attorneys, Americans with..., Intellectual Property, Contract Law, Document Review, Property Law
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Juris Doctor, Law
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Major in History, History
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP August 2015 - Present
CIBA Commerical Real Estate March 2014 - August 2015
JKR Law September 2013 - March 2014
Goldfarb and Luu October 2012 - January 2013
Greenberg Traurig, LLP May 2012 - August 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Trials, Courts, Criminal Defense, Legal Issues, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Lexis, Motions, Intellectual Property, Appeals, Mediation, Legal Assistance, Entertainment Law, Estate Planning, Criminal Law, Trademarks, Class Actions, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation, LexisNexis, Depositions, Commercial Litigation, Arbitration, Personal Injury
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD), Criminal Justice
California State University-Northridge 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government, magna cum laude
Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers October 2012 - Present
AV August 2008 - April 2013
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2011 - December 2011
United States District Court for the Central District of California August 2010 - December 2010
Los Angeles Public Defenders Office May 2010 - August 2010
Public Counsel June 2009 - August 2009
Abrahams's Vision August 2005 - August 2008
American Language Institute in fez September 2003 - July 2005
Peace Corps June 2000 - September 2002
Center for Analysis on Palestine June 1998 - July 1998
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Mediation, Family Law, International Relations, Public Speaking, Research, Program Evaluation, Document Review, Trials, Litigation, Courts, Civil Litigation, Hearings, Alternative Dispute...
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Criminal Law, Public Interest
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam 2003 — 2003
Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
University of California, Los Angeles 1994 — 1999
BA, Political Science (International Relations) and History
Achievement First July 2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 2013 - August 2013
New York Legal Assistance Group January 2013 - March 2013
Dartmouth College September 2011 - August 2012
John Snow, Inc. (JSI) June 2011 - August 2011
Education
Dartmouth College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography and Sociology
Los Angeles County Public Defender February 2014 - Present
Law Offices of Stephen G. Cline December 2011 - Present
Law Offices of Stephen G. Cline January 2011 - April 2011
Multiple Conflicts Office May 2010 - December 2010
Law Offices of Charles Roseman & Associates May 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Criminal Law, Legal Research, Litigation, Criminal Defense, Trial Practice, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Courts, Civil Litigation, Hearings, Trials, Lexis, Legal Assistance, Motions, Legal Issues, Pleadings
Education
California Western School of Law 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 2003 — 2007
BA, Political Science, Sociology, Spanish
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2008 - Present
University of Southern California August 2007 - Present
Gilbert, Kelly, Crowley & Jennett May 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Trial Advocacy, Criminal Law, Trials, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Trial Practice, Legal Writing, Mediation, Motions, Legal Research, Defense, Lexis
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
University of Southern California 2000 — 2004
B.A., International Relations
Venice High School 1996 — 2000
JonesRaczkowski PC July 2012 - Present
Bohm & Jones, P.C. July 2009 - July 2012
The Rabb Penny Law Firm, PLLC October 2004 - May 2009
Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. January 2004 - April 2004
California Innocence Project September 2003 - December 2003
Pima County Public Defender January 2003 - May 2003
Law Office of James S. Alexander February 2002 - May 2003
United States District Court, District of Arizona August 2001 - December 2001
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2001 - August 2001
Coconino County Office of the Public Defender September 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Personal Injury, Hearings, Wrongful Death, Trials, Automobile Accidents, Research, Writing, Depositions, Public Liability, Personal Injury..., Legal Writing, Trial Practice, Oral Advocacy, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Pleadings, Motions, Appeals, Legal Research
Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D., Law
California Western School of Law 2003 — 2004
LL.M., Trial Advocacy
Northern Arizona University 1996 — 2000
B.A., English
California Department of Justice April 2012 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California October 2011 - December 2011
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California August 2011 - October 2011
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2010 - February 2011
Los Angeles Superior Court May 2009 - August 2009
Milken Community High School August 2004 - July 2008
Sinai Akiba Academy August 2002 - July 2004
Skills
Appeals, Oral Arguments, Teaching, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Lexis
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
University of California, Berkeley 1998 — 2002
B.A., History, Minor in Theater and Performance Studies
Deloitte June 2011 - Present
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. January 2010 - June 2011
Katzoff & Riggs August 2008 - January 2009
Quinn Emanuel February 2008 - April 2008
Immigrant Legal Resource Center January 2007 - May 2007
Hastings Civil Justice Clinic August 2006 - May 2007
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2006 - August 2006
Justice Now May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Public Administration, Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw, Legal Writing, Microsoft Excel, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Project Management, Project Planning, Economic Development, Tax Credits and..., Legal Research & Writing, PowerPoint, Organizational Behavior, Program Evaluation, Consulting, Lexis, Tax Consulting, Tax Analysis and Writing, Employee Training, Government, Civil Litigation, Analysis, Policy, Research
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2003 — 2007
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Public Sector Law
San Francisco State University MPA Program 2010 — 2012
MPA, Public Administration
University of California, San Diego 1999 — 2003
B.A., Political Science/Theory & Literature
Smith Pachter McWhorter PLC March 2014 - Present
Murtha, Psoras, & Lanasa, LLC July 2013 - March 2014
Tulare County Public Defender December 2010 - April 2013
Tulare County Public Defender August 2010 - December 2010
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2010 - April 2010
Seyfarth Shaw June 2009 - August 2009
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles January 2009 - April 2009
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2008 - July 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Motions, Hearings, Trials, Litigation, Felonies, Jury Trials, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Evidence, White Collar Criminal..., Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Westlaw
Education
UCLA School of Law 2007 — 2010
Juris Doctor
Rutgers University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Philosophy
Defenders of Wildlife October 2012 - Present
Defenders of Wildlife June 2012 - October 2012
Defenders of Wildlife July 2010 - June 2012
Defenders of Wildlife October 2009 - June 2010
Defenders of Wildlife September 2007 - September 2009
Environmental Defender Law Center January 2006 - January 2007
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2006 - August 2006
iDE (International Development Enterprises) February 2002 - July 2003
Education
University of Denver - Sturm College of Law 2004 — 2007
JD
University of California, Berkeley 1997 — 2001
B.S., Conservation and Resource Studies
Office of the Federal Public Defender - Central District of California January 2011 - Present
O'Melveny & Myers LLP September 2008 - November 2010
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2005 - August 2005
Education
New York University School of Law 2004 — 2008
J.D., Law
Los Angeles Superior Court October 2014 - Present
Flashman Investment Group January 2012 - September 2014
Khorrami, LLP March 2011 - October 2012
LA Tutors 123 November 2010 - March 2011
Huron Consulting Group August 2009 - May 2010
Directors Guild of America May 2008 - August 2008
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 2007 - August 2007
Paul Chamberlain, International March 2006 - August 2006
Consensus, Inc. September 2005 - March 2006
Skills
Legal Writing, Courts, Legal Research
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law 2006 — 2009
JD, Law
Occidental College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Politics
American University 2004 — 2004
Framhaldsskolinn i Vestmanneyjum 1999 — 2000
SHERMAN IP LLP February 2015 - Present
SHERMAN IP LLP September 2014 - January 2015
Los Angeles County Public Defender October 2013 - June 2014
Cision October 2012 - April 2013
Cision September 2011 - September 2012
Weight Watchers April 2011 - September 2012
VMS January 2011 - August 2011
VMS May 2009 - January 2011
VMS September 2008 - May 2009
Paramount Pictures January 2008 - August 2008
Skills
CRM, Public Relations, Project Management, Fundraising, New Business Development, Nonprofits, Social Media, Media Relations, Press Releases, Salesforce.com, Social Media Measurement, Media Analysis, Event Planning, Westlaw, Customer Service, Sales Process, Management, Sales, Lead Generation, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Databases, PowerPoint, Outlook
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 2013 — 2013
Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal
California State University-Los Angeles 2006 — 2008
BA, Global Politics
Liewen Law, Inc. May 2011 - Present
Antoinette C. Liewen, Esq July 2006 - May 2011
Full-Time Parent December 1996 - July 2006
Los Angeles Superior Court January 1984 - December 1996
Los Angeles Superior Court January 1984 - December 1996
Los Angeles Superior Court January 1984 - December 1996
Los Angeles County District Attorney December 1978 - January 1984
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 1975 - December 1978
Skills
Courts, Litigation, Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 1971 — 1974
JD, Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1966 — 1970
BA, Psychology
County of Los Angeles March 2011 - Present
Marcin Lambirth LLP September 2009 - March 2011
Los Angeles Superior Court August 2008 - September 2009
Hon. R. Gary Klausner, U.S. District Court, Central District of California August 2007 - December 2007
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2007 - August 2007
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles May 2006 - August 2006
United States Air Force November 1996 - July 2001
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trials, Mediation, Courts, Criminal Law, Depositions, Litigation, Appeals, Motions, Pleadings
Education
Whittier Law School 2005 — 2008
J.D.
Florida International University 2004 — 2005
B.A. (cum laude), International Relations
Florida International University 2004 — 2005
B.A. (cum laude), Asian Studies
Self-employed July 2010 - Present
Self-employed July 2010 - Present
Law Office of Joe VanDervoort March 2006 - June 2010
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 1999 - June 2005
Skills
Criminal Law, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Trial Lawyer, DUI Defense, Criminal Defense, Trial Practice, Courts, White Collar Criminal..., Legal Research, Hearings, Juvenile Law, Trials
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 1995 — 1997
Doctor of Law (JD)
CSU Chico 1992 — 1995
Master of Arts (M.A.), History and Political Science
University of Southern California March 2014 - Present
Southwestern Law School January 2013 - May 2013
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2012 - August 2012
Los Angeles Superior Court May 2011 - September 2011
Que Bella Salon 1997 - August 2010
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority 2006 - 2007
Metrolink 2004 - 2006
Skills
Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, ERISA, Change Management, Litigation, Memos, Civil Litigation, Microsoft Office, Local Government, Criminal Law, Lexis, Financial Analysis, Public Speaking, Government, Courts, Public Policy, Trials, Research, Legal Assistance, Mediation, Child Advocacy, Juvenile Justice, Criminal Defense, special education, Interview Skills, Appeals, Judicial Review, Negotiation, Policy Analysis, Copyright Law, Legal Issues, Immigration Law
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 2010 — 2013
J.D., Law
University of Southern California 1995 — 1998
MA, MPW, Religious Studies/Social Ethics & Professional Writing
Claremont McKenna College 1988 — 1993
BA, Politics/Philosophy/Economics
Sonoma Valley High School
Sonoma Valley High School
Los Angeles County Public Defender February 2011 - Present
Dunbar and Associates February 2010 - January 2011
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D.
University of California, Davis 2002 — 2005
Bachelors of Science, Human Development
Los Angeles County Public Defender 1995 - Present
Carnes, Aune & Dibble 1987 - 1991
Monterey Airport District 1986 - 1987
Aslan Travel Agency 1986 - 1987
McGraw-Hill 1985 - 1986
Skills
Entertainment, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Litigation, Westlaw, Arbitration, Copyright Law, Social Media, Entertainment Law, Grant Writing, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Intellectual Property, Commercial Litigation, Teaching, Trials, Contract Negotiation, Criminal Defense, Courts, Jury Trials, Legal Research, Trademarks, Start-ups, Public Policy, Fundraising, Licensing, Music, Strategic Planning, Research, Editing, Civil Litigation, Real Estate, Non-profits, Leadership, Strategy, Public Speaking, Program Management, Community Outreach, Land Use, Legal Assistance, Criminal Law, Nonprofits, Class Actions
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 1991 — 1994
J.D., Law
Cornell University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts, Government
Mission Park
Salinas High School
L.A. County Public Defender January 1985 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 1985 - Present
Skills
Civil Litigation, Pleadings, Litigation Support, Criminal Law, Mediation, Wordperfect, Legal Writing, Depositions, Litigation, Document Drafting, Hearings, Legal Assistance, Trials, Legal Compliance, Westlaw, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Legal Issues, Lexis, Courts, Litigation Management
Education
California College of Paralegal Studies 1983 — 1984
paralegal certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
California State University-Northridge 1973 — 1976
Bachelor's degree, Sociology
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2015 - Present
The Ündercovers May 2005 - Present
Central American Resource Center (CARECEN) December 2014 - August 2015
Various law practices March 2014 - December 2014
San Francisco Public Defender's Office July 2012 - April 2014
San Francisco Public Defender's Office September 2011 - June 2012
St. Cyril of Jerusalem Catholic School October 2002 - June 2010
Skills
Legal Writing, Lexis, Westlaw, Criminal Defense, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense..., Motions, Trials, Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Research, Courts, Litigation, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Immigration Law, LexisNexis
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
San Diego State University-California State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, History
SFDS
Los Angeles County Public Defender 2000 - Present
Cycle For Survival - Benefiting MSKCC September 2013 - February 2015
PMBR 1998 - 1999
Skills
Marketing, Social Media, Contract Negotiation, Non-profits, Entertainment, New Media, Business Development, Sales, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Online Advertising, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, Litigation, Leadership, Creative Writing, Licensed to Practice..., Nonprofits, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Fundraising, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Appeals, Trials, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Criminal Justice, Criminal Defense, Public Speaking, Negotiation, Social Networking, Strategic Planning
Education
DePaul University College of Law 1995 — 1999
Law
Columbia College Chicago 1991 — 1995
BA, Marketing Communications, Dean's List
Highland Park High School 1987 — 1991
Harris County Public Defender's Office March 2015 - Present
Harris County Public Defender's Office August 2014 - March 2015
UCLA Criminal Defense Clinic January 2014 - April 2014
United States Congress: Representative Joaquin Castro September 2013 - December 2013
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 2013 - August 2013
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Georgia June 2012 - August 2012
Texas House of Representatives, State Representative Joaquin Castro January 2011 - June 2011
Webb & Webb September 2010 - January 2011
Population Research Center, University of Texas at Austin June 2010 - September 2010
National Opinion Research Center May 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Community Outreach, Editing, Research, Public Policy, Legislative Relations, Politics, Press Releases, Non-profits, Social Media, Public Relations
Education
UCLA School of Law 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), David J. Epstein Program in Public Interest Law and Policy
University of Chicago 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, History; Political Science
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy LLP August 2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 2015 - Present
Rose Institute of State and Local Government August 2011 - May 2015
Claremont McKenna College March 2014 - March 2015
4C ReEntry Drug Court June 2014 - August 2014
Legal Aid Society June 2013 - September 2013
Human Rights Initiative of North Texas Inc. May 2012 - August 2012
Grossman Law Offices P.C. May 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Policy Analysis, Research, Qualitative Research, Public Policy, Quantitative Research, Data Analysis, Economics, Political Science, Politics, Grant Writing, Report Writing, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Law
Education
Claremont McKenna College 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy and Public Affairs
The Law Office of Alexandra Kazarian May 2015 - Present
California Democratic Party 2010 - Present
Office of the Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2007 - May 2015
Los Angeles County Public Defender 2005 - 2006
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Armenia June 2004 - August 2004
Armenian Assembly of America June 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Trials, Policy, Criminal Defense, Trial Practice, Human Rights, Courts, Public Speaking, Legal Assistance, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Mediation, Fundraising, Motions, Jury Trials, Hearings, Civil Rights
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2003 — 2006
JD, Law
California State University-Fullerton 1998 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English
Law Offices of David J. Weiss October 2012 - Present
Northrup Schlueter, LLC August 2011 - April 2012
Pepperdine University School of Law May 2010 - September 2011
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit May 2011 - August 2011
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2011 - May 2011
Los Angeles Superior Court May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Legal Issues, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Criminal Law, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Assistance, Arbitration, Hearings, Motions, Appeals
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Southern California 2006 — 2009
BA, History, Italian Language and Literature
Smith College 2005 — 2006
BA, History, Italian Language and Literature
Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) July 2011 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of California August 2009 - July 2011
Federal Public Defender, Capital Habeas Unit August 2008 - December 2008
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2008 - August 2008
Public Counsel Law Center May 2007 - August 2007
American Civil Liberties Union of the National Capital Area July 2004 - July 2006
Skills
Policy, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Contract Negotiation, Contract Law, Legal Compliance, Government Procurement, Government, Alternative Dispute..., Defense, Administrative Law, Mediation, Litigation Management, Employment Law, Employment Contracts, Document Drafting, Government Contracting, Dispute Resolution, Federal Government, Lexis, Litigation, Legal Documents, Westlaw, Property Law, FAR, Legal Advice, Labor Relations, Environmental Law
Education
UCLA School of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor (JD)
University of California, Santa Cruz 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology and Legal Studies
Placer High
Gordon & Rees January 2015 - Present
Gordon & Rees LLP June 2012 - December 2014
Bonne Bridges Mueller O'Keefe & Nichols September 2008 - June 2012
Bonne Bridges Mueller O'Keefe & Nichols May 2007 - August 2007
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2006 - August 2006
Scripps College November 2003 - August 2005
Scripps College November 2002 - November 2003
Skills
Civil Litigation, Appeals, Administrative Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Licensing, Litigation, Courts, Employment Law, Trials, Westlaw
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 2005 — 2008
J.D., Law
Pitzer College 1999 — 2002
B.A., Human Biology, Organizational Studies
Vitakem Nutraceutical, Inc. June 2009 - Present
Rosina,Inc. January 2000 - Present
The Law Offices of Daniel A Conti, P.C. January 1990 - Present
The Law Offices of Daniel A. Conti, P.C. January 1990 - Present
Stephen G. Murphy, Attorney at Law April 1990 - January 1994
Sheehy & Friedler February 1986 - September 1990
Michael K Benimowitz, Attorney July 1985 - January 1986
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 1985 - May 1985
Skills
Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, White Collar Criminal..., Litigation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Employment Law, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Motions, Licensing, Depositions, Westlaw, Trials, Legal Issues, Hearings, Legal Advice
Education
Southwestern Law School 1982 — 1985
JD, Law
Georgetown University 1977 — 1981
AB, English, Philosophy
Department of Mental Health January 2011 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender September 2002 - December 2010
Skills
Group Therapy, Psychotherapy, Mental Health, Mental Health Counseling, Adults, Crisis Intervention, Social Services
Education
University of California, Los Angeles 1995 — 1997
MSW, Social Welfare
Law Offices of Scott Pearce December 1984 - Present
San Diego Law School - Alliant International University August 2014 - Present
The Washington Post - Kaplan University December 2008 - Present
University of West Los Angeles School of Law August 2011 - Present
National University May 2006 - December 2007
University of San Diego May 2006 - February 2007
University of West Los Angeles School of Paralegal Studies August 1999 - June 2006
Automobile Club of Southern California September 1993 - August 1994
Los Angeles County Public Defender March 1986 - August 1987
Law Offices of Cohen and Luckenbacher December 1984 - March 1986
Skills
Research, Estate Planning, Criminal Law, Trusts, Legal Research, Government, Public Speaking, Litigation, Outlook, Teaching, Torts, Courts, Civil Litigation, Corporate Law, Trials, Legal Writing, Personal Injury, Alternative Dispute..., Criminal Defense, Wills, Mediation
Education
USC Gould School of Law 1981 — 1984
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Oxford 1982 — 1982
Certificate, International and Comparative Law
Pacific University 1976 — 1980
BA with Honors, Speech, Sociology
Hollywood High School 1973 — 1976
Graduation with Honors
Greenberg, Whitcombe & Takeuchi, LLP November 2006 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender November 2005 - October 2006
Klee, Tuchin, Bogdanoff & Stern December 2002 - October 2004
Skills
Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Legal Writing, Mediation, Corporate Law, Courts, Arbitration, Corporate Governance, Criminal Defense, Trials, Creditors' Rights
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 1999 — 2002
Doctor of Law (JD)
Columbia University in the City of New York 1994 — 1998
B.A., History
Solo Practice July 2014 - Present
Shouse Law Group January 2012 - June 2014
The Law Offices of Nicole Valera October 2008 - September 2011
Los Angeles County Public Defender September 2005 - June 2008
Skills
Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Law, Courts, Leadership, Jury Trials, Litigation, Legal Research, Motions, Legal Writing, Criminal Justice, Defense, Negotiation, Trial Practice, Legal Assistance, Hearings, Trials, Legal Issues
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 2000 — 2005
JD
University of California, Santa Barbara 1997 — 2001
BA, Anthropology
Weintraub Tobin Chediak Coleman Grodin May 2011 - Present
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman October 2007 - May 2011
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman May 2006 - August 2006
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 2005 - August 2005
Sidley Austin April 2004 - July 2004
Education
USC Gould School of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor, Law
University of California, Los Angeles 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
El Camino Fundamental High School 1996 — 2000
Alaska Court System August 2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2014 - December 2014
Inner City Law Center May 2013 - August 2013
WorleyParsons September 2011 - December 2011
American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California July 2011 - October 2011
Ungerlaw, PC August 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Legal Research, Client Counseling, Advocacy, Legal Writing, Spanish-speaking
Education
UCLA School of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Dartmouth College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geography
Price Law Group April 2012 - Present
Geragos & Geragos, APC August 2010 - February 2011
Internal Revenue Service, Office of the Chief Counsel August 2010 - December 2010
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2010 - August 2010
Professor Laurie Levenson June 2009 - August 2009
Latham & Watkins July 2007 - July 2008
LegalStaff August 2005 - December 2006
Cottingham Management Company March 2006 - April 2006
Stroud & Do, Law Corporation July 2004 - September 2004
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of California, San Diego 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Economics & Political Science
Pasadena City College January 2015 - Present
California Appellate Project August 2010 - Present
Federal Public Defender June 2010 - June 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2009 - January 2010
Latham & Watkins October 2007 - January 2009
Global Action on Aging- UN ECOSOC Org. August 2002 - December 2003
Skills
Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Courts, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Immigration Law, Appeals, Intellectual Property, Trials, Research
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Law
New York University 2002 — 2004
M.A., Near Eastern Studies
University of California, Los Angeles 1998 — 2002
B.A., History
University of California, Berkeley
Ropers, Majeski, Kohn & Bentley May 1998 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender December 1992 - May 1998
Education
Whittier Law School 1990 — 1992
Juris Doctor
Occidental College 1983 — 1987
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. September 2009 - Present
Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. April 2009 - June 2009
Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. November 2006 - October 2008
Merriman Curhan Ford & Co. September 2005 - November 2006
MTV Networks June 2005 - August 2005
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Mergers, Due Diligence, Securities, SEC filings, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Legal Research, Corporate Governance, Intellectual Property, Corporate Finance, Licensing, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, Private Equity, Litigation
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2003 — 2006
JD
University of California, Berkeley 1999 — 2003
BA, Economics & History
The Law Office of Silva L. Megerditchian June 2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2008 - January 2015
District Attorney's Office September 2007 - March 2008
Clear Channel/Premiere Radio Networks 1996 - 2003
Premiere Radio Networks 1996 - 2003
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Courts, Litigation, Civil Litigation, Mediation, Westlaw, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Jury Trials, Trials, Broadcast, Sound, Voice Over, Entertainment, Radio Broadcasting, Television, Trial Practice, Radio, New Media, Digital Media, Editing, Radio Producing, Audio Editing
Education
Southwestern Law School 2003 — 2007
Los Angeles County Public Defender March 2006 - Present
Graves and King, LLP 2003 - 2005
Education
Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee 2001 — 2002
University of Tennessee College of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1996 — 1999
BA, Psychology
Prison Law Office March 2008 - Present
California Parole Advocacy Program August 2006 - December 2006
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2006 - August 2006
Protection and Advocacy September 2005 - May 2006
ACLU of Southern California May 2005 - August 2005
Jail Psychiatric Services October 2001 - June 2004
Skills
Class Actions, Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Courts
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D., Public Interest Law, Critical Race Studies
Tulane University 1996 — 1998
B.S., psychology
University of Utah 1994 — 1996
ballet
KitNipBox November 2014 - August 2015
Orange County Public Defender August 2014 - November 2014
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2013 - May 2014
Loyola Law School August 2011 - May 2014
THINK Together October 2009 - June 2011
Skills
Editing, Creative Writing, Social Media, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, English, Copy Editing, Community Outreach, Spanish, Nonprofits
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Criminal Defense
University of California, Davis 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Comparative Literature
La Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico 2008 — 2008
Literatura
University of California, Merced 2005 — 2007
Kaiser, Swindells & Eiler December 2013 - Present
Law Office of Jonathan P. Fly December 2012 - December 2013
Long Beach Bar Association 2011 - 2013
Allmeroth, Garner and Fly January 2010 - December 2012
Pentacle/Danceworks Inc. 2009 - 2010
Ball Hunt Inn of Court 2007 - 2010
Los Angeles County Public Defender July 2008 - December 2009
Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr August 2006 - August 2007
Joyce Theater Foundation April 2002 - July 2004
Macatawa Area Community Media Center 1998 - 2000
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Trials, Criminal Law, Choreography, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Family Law, Dance, Teaching, Performing Arts, Constitutional Law
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D.
Sheridan College 2000 — 2001
Prof. Cert., Advanced TV and Film/Cinematography
Hope College 1995 — 1997
B.A., Dance
Los Angeles County Public Defender April 2001 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender April 2001 - Present
Cretaceous Chaos 1997 - 2007
Cottage Hospital 1990 - 1992
Education
Southwestern Law School 1992 — 1996
J.D., Law
University of Wisconsin-Madison
MSW, Social Work
University of Wisconsin-Madison
B.A., Psychology
Public Law Center 2008 - 2009
Los Angeles County Public Defender 2001 - 2002
Skills
Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Litigation, Courts, Criminal Defense
Education
Whittier Law School 1993 — 1996
Juris Doctor, Law
UC Berkeley 1985 — 1989
B.A., English
Trial Lawyers College
Trial Lawyers College
NBCUniversal, Inc. 1998 - Present
LOS ANGELES COUNTY ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER 1994 - 1997
LOS ANGELES COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDER 1990 - 1994
Skills
Entertainment, New Media, Digital Media, Broadcast, Film, Film Production
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law
Yale University
Youth Law Center 1987 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender 1980 - 1987
Office of the State Public Defender 1977 - 1980
Skills
Legal Research, Policy Analysis, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Civil Rights, Courts, Legislative Relations, Civil Litigation, Child Welfare, Mediation, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance, Policy, Class Actions, Appeals, Hearings, Constitutional Law, Juvenile Law, Criminal Defense, Juvenile Delinquency, Social Policy, Juvenile Justice, Legal Issues
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of California, Los Angeles
B.A., M.L.S.
Coronado High
Alondra Church of Christ February 2013 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 1990 - Present
Alondra Church of Christ January 1993 - February 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Leadership, Event Management, Social Networking, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 1986 — 1989
J.D., Law
Pepperdine University 1982 — 1986
B.A., Sociology
Vanderford & Ruiz, LLP October 2014 - Present
Manning & Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez, Trester, LLP April 2010 - October 2014
Gonzalez & Hulbert, LLP April 2009 - April 2010
Waters & Kraus June 2007 - March 2009
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2007 - May 2008
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles June 2006 - August 2006
Los Angeles Free Clinic 2004 - 2005
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 2005 — 2008
J.D.
University of California, Santa Cruz 2000 — 2004
B.A., Major in Politics; Minor in Legal Studies
Los Angeles County Public Defender December 1994 - Present
Skills
Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Appellate Practice, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Jury Trials
Education
USC Gould School of Law 1991 — 1994
JD, Law
California State University-Northridge 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Applied Mathematics
Eugene Feldman Attorney at Law AttorneyEugene FeldmanApril 1994 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 1986 - November 1987
Education
California Western School of Law 1981 — 1984
JD, Law
University of Maryland College Park 1977 — 1981
BA, Government & Politics
The Denise Roberts Breast Cancer Foundation February 2013 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 1999 - Present
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Appeals, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury, Mediation, White Collar Criminal..., Civil Rights
Education
California State University - Dominguez Hills
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, General
Southwestern University School of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Art Rebel August 2015 - Present
Project for the Innocent August 2012 - June 2014
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2013 - December 2013
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2013 - May 2013
Loyola Law School May 2010 - August 2010
Winograd for Congress January 2010 - June 2010
Obama for America July 2008 - November 2008
Education
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles 2010 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Public Interest Law/Criminal Defense
Loyola Marymount University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Orange County Public Defender August 2013 - Present
Committee for Public Counsel Services, Public Defender Division August 2012 - August 2013
The University of Alabama School of Law Criminal Defense Clinic January 2012 - April 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2011 - August 2011
Georgia Innocence Project May 2010 - August 2010
South Central Conference of Seventh-day Adventist May 2009 - August 2009
Oakwood University November 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Assistance, Legal Writing, Litigation, Teaching, Trials, Westlaw, Criminal Law
Education
The University of Alabama School of Law 2009 — 2012
Juris Doctor, Law
Oakwood College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, General
Irlam Travel May 2013 - Present
Orange County Superior Court October 2003 - Present
Cruises Inc. February 2012 - November 2013
CUCPTSA 2010 - 2012
Orange County Superior Court June 2003 - May 2009
Los Angeles Superior Court April 1997 - June 2003
Elenjay Imports, LLC dba Ebbene! May 2002 - February 2003
Dependency Court Legal Services (now Children's Law Center) September 1990 - December 1994
Los Angeles County Public Defender September 1985 - 1990
Northridge Travel March 1976 - June 1978
Skills
Travel, Travel Planning, Travel Arrangements, Customer Satisfaction, Luxury Cruise, Leisure Travel, Family Vacations, Italy, Family Reunions, Group Cruises, Adventure Travel, Cruises, River Cruises, Business Travel, Culinary Travel, Wine Tours, Holiday Packages, Disney Vacations, Customer Service, Italian languages, International Logistics, Basic Spanish, Computer Proficiency, Negotiation, Leisure, Hotels, Sales, Vacation
Education
Pepperdine University School of Law 1981 — 1984
JD, LAW
University of California, Los Angeles 1976 — 1978
B.A., Political Science and Italian
San Diego State University-California State University 1974 — 1976
n/a, Journalism
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2015 - Present
Public Counsel Law Center January 2015 - May 2015
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2014 - November 2014
Legal Aid Society September 2013 - May 2014
Mecklenburg County Public Defender's Office May 2013 - August 2013
The Door January 2013 - May 2013
Public Counsel May 2012 - August 2012
Corporate Executive Board July 2008 - July 2011
Education
New York University School of Law 2011 — 2014
J.D., cum laude
Brown University 2004 — 2008
BA, International Relations, Global Environment
The Lawrenceville School 2000 — 2004
Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office September 2012 - Present
OH Law January 2012 - October 2012
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles September 2011 - December 2011
Los Angeles County, District Attorney January 2011 - May 2011
California Court of Appeal, 2nd District August 2010 - December 2010
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2010 - August 2010
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2008 — 2011
J.D.
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office August 2012 - Present
Bluhm Legal Clinic - Center for Criminal Defense August 2011 - May 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2011 - August 2011
Bluhm Legal Clinic - Center on Wrongful Convictions of Youth August 2010 - May 2011
Alaska Office of Public Advocacy May 2010 - August 2010
Saudi Aramco June 2009 - July 2009
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP January 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Legal Assistance, Trials
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D.
University of Southern California 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy, Spanish
American Arbitration Association 2007 - Present
Assistant Supervisor for Neighbor Prosecutor Program City of Los Angeles WEST BUREAU May 2001 - Present
Geragos & Geragos 1988 - 2001
Los Angeles County Public Defender 1983 - 1988
Education
Pepperdine University 2009 — 2009
Alternative Dispute Resolution Training
Sonoma State University 1972 — 1982
BA/JD, Law and Linguistics
Southwestern Law School 1979 — 1981
JD, SCALE
University of California, Berkeley
Law and Linguistics
San Diego County Public Defender's Office December 2012 - Present
Law Office of Kenan Gultekin January 2010 - December 2012
San Diego County Public Defender August 2009 - November 2009
Los Angeles County Public Defender October 2008 - December 2008
California Court of Appeal June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Criminal Defense, Immigration Law, Felonies, Adjustment Of Status, Litigation, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Appeals, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Trial Practice
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2006 — 2009
JD
University of Virginia 1997 — 2001
BA, History
Los Angeles County Public Defender 2011 - Present
Education
University of Michigan Law School 2010 — 2013
JD, Law
University of California, Los Angeles 2003 — 2007
B.A., History
Los Angeles County Public Defender DPDLos Angeles County Public Defender's Office1989 - Present
Kahan & Patti, Esqs. 1981 - 1989
Education
University of San Fernando Valley/West Los Angeles 1974 — 1977
J. D., Law
Adelphi University 1973 — 1974
BA, Psychology & Political Studies
Martin Van Buren High School 1962 — 1966
H. S., High School
Queensborough Community College
Office of the Attorney General May 2012 - August 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2011 - August 2011
Collective January 2009 - July 2010
Arbor Education and Training January 2008 - October 2009
Harvard Kennedy School of Government January 2004 - June 2007
World Health Organization May 2006 - August 2006
International Creative Management May 2005 - August 2005
CBS Corporation May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Legal Research
Education
Southwestern Law School 2010 — 2013
J.D., Law
Harvard College 2003 — 2007
B.A., Government, Visual & Environmental Studies
Polytechnic School August 2004 - Present
Major Dave's Chicken June 2013 - Present
Partnership for Success! July 2011 - Present
TestMasters April 2002 - August 2007
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Teaching, Public Speaking, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing, Advocacy, Curriculum Design, Education, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits
Education
Stanford University Law School 1997 — 2000
JD
Caifornia Institute of Technology 1990 — 1994
BS, Chemistry
Eviction Defense Network June 2015 - Present
Eviction Defense Network September 2014 - May 2015
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 2013 - August 2013
Chambers of Magistrate Judge Jay Gandhi June 2012 - August 2012
Consensus Inc. November 2009 - April 2011
Ponte Vista Partners, LLC September 2008 - October 2009
Education
UCLA School of Law 2012 — 2014
Juris Doctor
Fordham Law School 2011 — 2012
Juris Doctor
University of Southern California 2004 — 2008
BA, Communication
Law Office of the Primary Public Defender March 1989 - Present
Knapp, Peterson and Clark June 1986 - September 1988
Los Angeles County Public Defender September 1975 - September 1986
Education
Loyola University School of Law - Los Angeles 1970 — 1974
JD
UCLA 1965 — 1970
BS, History
Van Nuys High School 1962 — 1965
Learning Rights Law Center August 2013 - Present
Law Office of Edith I. Jasper January 2012 - June 2013
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2008 - August 2008
Federal Public Defender January 2008 - April 2008
Orange County Public Defender, West Justice Center May 2007 - August 2007
Juvenile Defenders July 2005 - July 2006
Word & Brown General Agency 2003 - 2005
Skills
Hearings, Criminal Law, Litigation, Motions, Trials, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Courts, Westlaw, Legal Issues
Education
University of Southern California Law School 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctorate
California State University-Long Beach 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Early, Maslach & O'Shea January 2012 - September 2013
Taylor Blessey LLP August 2011 - January 2012
Michigan State University College of Law September 2010 - May 2011
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2010 - September 2010
30th Judicial Circuit Court for the State of Michigan May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Negotiation, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Trials, Litigation, Mediation, Westlaw, Commercial Litigation
Education
Michigan State University College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctorate
Michigan State University 2004 — 2008
BA, Political Science/Pre-Law
Los Angeles County Public Defender July 2014 - Present
Law Office of Amy E. Jacks & Richard P. Lasting January 2013 - July 2014
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2012 - November 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2012 - May 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2011 - August 2011
The State Bar of California, Office of the Chief Trial Counsel June 2010 - August 2010
Law Office of Amy E. Jacks & Richard P. Lasting November 2008 - August 2009
Berman, Berman & Berman LLP June 2007 - August 2007
Yagman, Yagman & Reichmann June 2005 - August 2005
Yagman, Yagman, Reichmann & Bloomfield June 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Criminal Law, Litigation, Jury Trials, Motions, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Lexis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Research, LexisNexis
Education
University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D.
University of California, Berkeley 2004 — 2008
BA
Harvard-Westlake High School 2000 — 2004
HS diploma, cum laude
Orange County Public Defender's Office May 2014 - Present
Bergener & Associates September 2013 - May 2014
Orange County Public Defender's Office August 2010 - December 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2012 - August 2012
Alaska Public Defender Agency June 2011 - September 2011
Riverside County Courthouse January 2011 - May 2011
Skills
Trials, Mediation, Hearings, Westlaw, Motions, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Spanish, Lexis, Courts
Education
Chapman University, School of Law 2009 — 2012
University of California, Santa Barbara 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Studies
Chapman University, School of Law
Juris Doctor
Sommer and Bear 1977 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender 1973 - 1977
California Attorney General 1971 - 1973
Skills
Criminal Law, Hearings, Appeals, Personal Injury, Trials, Motions, Trial Practice, Product Liability, Criminal Defense, Wrongful Death, Torts, Felonies, Civil Rights, Courts, Business Litigation, Automobile Accidents, Public Liability, Personal Injury..., Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Jury Trials, White Collar Criminal..., Breach Of Contract, Class Actions, Appellate Practice
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 1968 — 1971
J.D., Law
California State University-Northridge 1965 — 1969
B.A., Political Science
Waters & Kraus LLP September 2014 - Present
USC Hale Moot Court Honors Program May 2014 - May 2015
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2014 - August 2014
MGM Studios September 2013 - December 2013
The Bronx Defenders May 2013 - August 2013
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. January 2011 - June 2011
Girl Scouts of California's Central Coast June 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Westlaw, Lexis, Family Law, Civil Litigation, Courts
Education
University of Southern California Law School
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of California, Santa Barbara 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Communications, History
Los Angeles County Public Defender November 1994 - Present
Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association January 2011 - December 2012
Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Assoc. 1999 - 2011
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 1986 — 1990
Juris Doctor, Law
University of California, Berkeley 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2011 - Present
South Asian Bar Association - Southern California July 2011 - July 2012
California Innocence Project January 2011 - January 2012
Vanderford and Ruiz, LLP November 2010 - August 2011
South Asian Bar Association - Southern California June 2010 - June 2011
City of Los Angeles September 2009 - November 2010
DLA Piper May 2008 - July 2008
Federal Public Defender August 2007 - December 2007
Public Counsel May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Legal Research, Litigation, Courts, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Appeals, Leadership, Research, Westlaw, Criminal Law, Personal Injury..., Mediation, Trials, Hearings
Education
Tulane University Law School 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
University of California, Los Angeles 2003 — 2005
B.A., Political Science
Whitney High School
Reliance Hospice and Palliative Care May 2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2012 - August 2013
Hospice Care of the West February 2011 - August 2012
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services September 2009 - February 2011
Skills
Case Managment, Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Psychosocial, Adults, Motivational..., Gerontology, Adolescents, CBT, Case Management, Elder Care, Biopsychosocial..., Treatment
Education
CSULB 2007 — 2009
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work
Chapman University 2005 — 2007
BA, Psychology
Los Angeles County Public Defender November 1996 - Present
Education
Southwestern University School of Law 1991 — 1994
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Langston University 1987 — 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Center for Juvenile Law and Policy August 2014 - May 2015
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2014 - August 2014
Working Peoples Law Ctr July 2013 - August 2013
Honorable Judge Andre Manssourian May 2013 - August 2013
Shaun Khojayan & Associates 2010 - 2011
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Courts, Criminal Law, Trials, Legal Assistance
Education
Loyola Law School 2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Loyola Marymount University 2008 — 2011
Bachelors, Political Science
los angeles county public defender June 1977 - March 2015
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Courts, Corporate Law, Appeals, Mediation, Legal Advice
Education
Southwestern Law School 1973 — 1976
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
University of California, Los Angeles 1971 — 1973
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Los Angeles County Public Defender June 2015 - Present
Ventura County Public Defender June 2014 - August 2014
Tashnizi Law Firm August 2012 - August 2013
UC Irvine January 2010 - September 2011
UC Irvine September 2010 - June 2011
UC Irvine August 2009 - June 2010
Cha for Tea February 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Korean, Event Planning, Data Entry, Customer Service, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Public Speaking, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, English, Higher Education
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of California, Irvine 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy; Psychology & Social Behavior
Los Angeles County Public Defender
Skills
Legal Assistance, Legal Research, Legal Writing
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science
Los Angeles County Public Defender
Skills
Litigation
Education
UCLA School of Law 1967 — 1970
Lewis and Clark College
Law Office of Steven Krinsky 2015 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2001 - July 2015
Skills
Jury Trials, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Jury Selection, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Courts, Appeals, Legal Advice, Criminal Justice
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Florida 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics
Orange County Public Defender August 2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender January 2014 - May 2014
Juvenile Innocence and Fair Sentencing Clinic May 2013 - May 2014
Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) August 2013 - December 2013
Lion Auto Sales April 2010 - July 2011
California State University, Fullerton August 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Westlaw, Spanish, Lexis, Microsoft Office, Juvenile Law, Legal Writing
Education
Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
California State University-Fullerton 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy
Minnesota Public Defender's Office, Appellate Office March 2013 - Present
Trial School June 2013 - June 2013
Ramsey County Public Defender's Office September 2012 - March 2013
Minnesota Public Defender Appellate Division July 2011 - September 2012
Los Angeles County Public Defender May 2010 - August 2010
Pircher, Nichols & Meeks 2006 - 2008
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, Westlaw, Litigation, Trials, Editing, Lexis, Legal Issues, Legal Assistance, Document Review, Mediation, Civil Litigation
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UCLA 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Committee for Public Counsel Services August 2014 - Present
Fresno County Public Defender April 2014 - August 2014
Law Office of Andrew Wolff January 2014 - April 2014
Monterey County Public Defender July 2013 - December 2013
Santa Clara Office of the Public Defender February 2013 - May 2013
San Francisco Public Defender’s Office September 2012 - December 2012
Chambers of Judge Terry Hatter September 2011 - December 2011
Los Angeles County Public Defender, May 2011 - August 2011
Tenderloin Housing Clinic May 2010 - August 2010
Baker Places January 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Japanese, Spanish, Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Landlord-tenant..., Housing Issues, Civil Litigation
Education
UCLA School of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD)
Oberlin College 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, East Asian Studies
Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Los Angeles County Public Defender August 2013 - December 2013
Bet Tzedek Legal Services May 2013 - August 2013
Neighborhood Legal Services May 2012 - August 2012
Learning Rights Law Center February 2012 - April 2012
De Castro, West, Chodorow, Mendler, Glickfeld & Nass, Inc. August 2010 - August 2011
National Education Association January 2010 - March 2010
Community Programs Office, UCLA June 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Administrative Law, Policy, Westlaw, Research, Courts, Hearings, Motions, Medi-Cal, Medicare, Affordable Care Act, Government Benefits, Special Education, Code Enforcement
Education
University of Southern California Law School 2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of California, Los Angeles 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and History