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Contra Costa County Public Defender Employees
Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Antoine James, Esq. Antoine James, Esq.'s Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience March 2014 - August 2014
Job Staff Attorney at the Homeless Action Center
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Homeless Action Center October 2014 - Present
Contra Costa County August 2012 - October 2014
Contra Costa County Public Defender March 2014 - August 2014
Contra Costa County June 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Problem Solving, Teamwork, Empathy, Computer-savvy, Courts, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Hearings, Litigation, Motions, Trials, Appeals, Family Law, Mediation, Criminal Law, Pleadings, Criminal Defense, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Discovery, Legal Documents, Legal Issues, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Document Drafting, Juvenile Law, Torts, Constitutional Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Dispute Resolution, Attorneys, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Research
Education
John F. Kennedy University 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
San Francisco State University 2001 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Homeless Action Center October 2014 - Present
Contra Costa County August 2012 - October 2014
Contra Costa County Public Defender March 2014 - August 2014
Contra Costa County June 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Problem Solving, Teamwork, Empathy, Computer-savvy, Courts, Westlaw, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights, Hearings, Litigation, Motions, Trials, Appeals, Family Law, Mediation, Criminal Law, Pleadings, Criminal Defense, Alternative Dispute..., Legal Discovery, Legal Documents, Legal Issues, Document Review, Legal Assistance, Document Drafting, Juvenile Law, Torts, Constitutional Law, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Dispute Resolution, Attorneys, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Research
Education
John F. Kennedy University 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (JD), Law
San Francisco State University 2001 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
Andrew Elgin's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience May 2010 - July 2010
Job Judicial Law Clerk at U.S. Court of Appeals
Industry
Experience
U.S. Court of Appeals August 2015 - Present
Quinn Emanuel October 2012 - June 2015
United States District Court August 2011 - August 2012
East Bay Community Law Center August 2010 - December 2010
Contra Costa County Public Defender May 2010 - July 2010
Orange County Public Defender May 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Trials, Research, Litigation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Legal Assistance, Mediation, LexisNexis, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
JD
University of California, San Diego
BS, Psychology, Economics
U.S. Court of Appeals August 2015 - Present
Quinn Emanuel October 2012 - June 2015
United States District Court August 2011 - August 2012
East Bay Community Law Center August 2010 - December 2010
Contra Costa County Public Defender May 2010 - July 2010
Orange County Public Defender May 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Trials, Research, Litigation, Courts, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Legal Assistance, Mediation, LexisNexis, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law
JD
University of California, San Diego
BS, Psychology, Economics
Adam Astan Adam Astan's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Graduate Law Clerk at Contra Costa County Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2014 - Present
San Francisco Public Defender's Office September 2013 - November 2013
Alameda County Public Defender May 2013 - August 2013
San Francisco Public Defender's Office January 2013 - May 2013
San Diego County Office of the Alternate Public Defender (APD) May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Spanish, Farsi, Hebrew
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 2012 — 2014
J.D.
UC Berkeley 2007 — 2010
B.A., Linguistics; Political Science, Highest Honors
Kenyatta University 2008 — 2008
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2014 - Present
San Francisco Public Defender's Office September 2013 - November 2013
Alameda County Public Defender May 2013 - August 2013
San Francisco Public Defender's Office January 2013 - May 2013
San Diego County Office of the Alternate Public Defender (APD) May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Spanish, Farsi, Hebrew
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 2012 — 2014
J.D.
UC Berkeley 2007 — 2010
B.A., Linguistics; Political Science, Highest Honors
Kenyatta University 2008 — 2008
Garth McCardle Garth McCardle's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience 1994 - 1997
Job Attorney at Law
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Hudson 2006 - 2013
Solo Practitioner 2009 - 2010
Solo Practitioner 2004 - 2005
Snohomish County Public Defender (WA) 2000 - 2004
Contra Costa County Public Defender 1994 - 1997
Skills
Criminal Defense..., Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Theatre, Acting, Stage
Education
The George Washington University 2005 — 2006
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Classical Theatre
Santa Clara University 1990 — 1993
Doctor of Law (JD)
Hudson 2006 - 2013
Solo Practitioner 2009 - 2010
Solo Practitioner 2004 - 2005
Snohomish County Public Defender (WA) 2000 - 2004
Contra Costa County Public Defender 1994 - 1997
Skills
Criminal Defense..., Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Theatre, Acting, Stage
Education
The George Washington University 2005 — 2006
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Classical Theatre
Santa Clara University 1990 — 1993
Doctor of Law (JD)
Sara Raymond Sara Raymond's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience August 2001 - June 2002
Job Principal at Law Office of Sara E. Raymond
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Office of Sara E. Raymond October 2010 - Present
Smith College March 2009 - Present
Lendormy & Associates April 2009 - November 2010
Alameda County Bar Association September 2008 - April 2009
Law Offices of Susan L. Jeffries September 2006 - September 2008
Berding and Weil January 2006 - September 2006
Foley & Mansfield August 2002 - December 2005
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2001 - June 2002
San Francisco Public Defender January 2001 - May 2001
Events Unlimited May 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Family Law, Mediation, Litigation, Wills, Estate Planning, Trusts, Adoption, Negotiation, Living Wills, Dissolution, Collaborative Law, Guardianship, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Alternative Dispute..., Paternity, Legal Advice, Prenuptial Agreements, Public Speaking, Powers of Attorney, Hearings, Community Outreach, Legal Issues
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 1998 — 2001
JD
Smith College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts
Athenian School 1987 — 1991
Law Office of Sara E. Raymond October 2010 - Present
Smith College March 2009 - Present
Lendormy & Associates April 2009 - November 2010
Alameda County Bar Association September 2008 - April 2009
Law Offices of Susan L. Jeffries September 2006 - September 2008
Berding and Weil January 2006 - September 2006
Foley & Mansfield August 2002 - December 2005
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2001 - June 2002
San Francisco Public Defender January 2001 - May 2001
Events Unlimited May 1996 - May 1998
Skills
Family Law, Mediation, Litigation, Wills, Estate Planning, Trusts, Adoption, Negotiation, Living Wills, Dissolution, Collaborative Law, Guardianship, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Alternative Dispute..., Paternity, Legal Advice, Prenuptial Agreements, Public Speaking, Powers of Attorney, Hearings, Community Outreach, Legal Issues
Education
Golden Gate University, School of Law 1998 — 2001
JD
Smith College 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts
Athenian School 1987 — 1991
Meghan M. McSweeney Meghan M. McSweeney's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Attorney
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Contra Costa County Criminal Conflict Panel October 2014 - Present
Criminal Defense April 2014 - Present
Law Office of Meghan McSweeney April 2014 - Present
Commonwealth of Massachusetts January 2014 - April 2014
Solano County Public Defender September 2013 - December 2013
University Of San Francisco School of Law August 2010 - May 2013
Solano County Office of the Public Defender August 2012 - April 2013
Contra Costa County Public Defender May 2012 - August 2012
Office of the State Public Defender February 2012 - August 2012
Tenants Together May 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Research, Research, Public Speaking, Client Intake, Microsoft Office, Medical Records, Trial Practice, Client Counseling, Advocacy, Court Appearances, Lexisnexis, Medical Terminology, Client Representation, Patient Support, Case Organization, Pretrial, Motions, LexisNexis
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Massachusetts, Boston 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, American Studies, summa cum laude
Contra Costa County Criminal Conflict Panel October 2014 - Present
Criminal Defense April 2014 - Present
Law Office of Meghan McSweeney April 2014 - Present
Commonwealth of Massachusetts January 2014 - April 2014
Solano County Public Defender September 2013 - December 2013
University Of San Francisco School of Law August 2010 - May 2013
Solano County Office of the Public Defender August 2012 - April 2013
Contra Costa County Public Defender May 2012 - August 2012
Office of the State Public Defender February 2012 - August 2012
Tenants Together May 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Legal Writing, Westlaw, Legal Research, Research, Public Speaking, Client Intake, Microsoft Office, Medical Records, Trial Practice, Client Counseling, Advocacy, Court Appearances, Lexisnexis, Medical Terminology, Client Representation, Patient Support, Case Organization, Pretrial, Motions, LexisNexis
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law
University of Massachusetts, Boston 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, American Studies, summa cum laude
Linda Castronovo Linda Castronovo's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience January 1995 - November 1995
Job Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Judicial Council of California September 2013 - Present
Old Republic Title Holding Company September 2006 - July 2011
Neyhart, Anderson, Flynn & Grosboll 1999 - 2006
Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfeld 1994 - 1999
Contra Costa County Public Defender January 1995 - November 1995
Skills
Fluently speak Chinese..., Accomplished Writer of..., Effective Trainings &..., Arbitration, Mediation, Employment Litigation, Employment Law Advice, Corporate Advisory, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employee/Labor Relations, Employee Handbooks, Trust Management, Taft-Hartley funds, Training & Development, Corporate Communications, Department Management, Newsletter Writing, Executive Coaching, human resource..., Employment Law..., Progressive Discipline, Workplace Safety, Employee Benefits, Workplace Investigations, Strategic Planning, Workplace Violence, Disability, Leave Management, Disciplinary Actions, Terminations, Reduction in..., 401(k), Retirement Plans, Employee Retention, Privacy law and policies, Background Checks, Benefits Administration, Grievance Resolution, QDRO, Collective Bargaining, ERISA, family and medical..., power of attorney, Conservatorships, Depositions, Expert Witness, Employee Counseling, Discovery, New Hire Orientations
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 1991 — 1994
Juris Doctor, Law
University of California, Berkeley 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
Judicial Council of California September 2013 - Present
Old Republic Title Holding Company September 2006 - July 2011
Neyhart, Anderson, Flynn & Grosboll 1999 - 2006
Weinberg, Roger & Rosenfeld 1994 - 1999
Contra Costa County Public Defender January 1995 - November 1995
Skills
Fluently speak Chinese..., Accomplished Writer of..., Effective Trainings &..., Arbitration, Mediation, Employment Litigation, Employment Law Advice, Corporate Advisory, Talent Management, Employee Engagement, Employee/Labor Relations, Employee Handbooks, Trust Management, Taft-Hartley funds, Training & Development, Corporate Communications, Department Management, Newsletter Writing, Executive Coaching, human resource..., Employment Law..., Progressive Discipline, Workplace Safety, Employee Benefits, Workplace Investigations, Strategic Planning, Workplace Violence, Disability, Leave Management, Disciplinary Actions, Terminations, Reduction in..., 401(k), Retirement Plans, Employee Retention, Privacy law and policies, Background Checks, Benefits Administration, Grievance Resolution, QDRO, Collective Bargaining, ERISA, family and medical..., power of attorney, Conservatorships, Depositions, Expert Witness, Employee Counseling, Discovery, New Hire Orientations
Education
University of California, Davis - School of Law 1991 — 1994
Juris Doctor, Law
University of California, Berkeley 1986 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology
Julia Mehlman Breyer's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience August 2011 - December 2011
Job Law Clerk at United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Industry Law Practice
Experience
United States District Court for the Northern District of California November 2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of California November 2014 - Present
United States District Court for the District of Columbia April 2013 - August 2014
Quinn Emanuel August 2012 - April 2013
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2011 - December 2011
Quinn Emanuel May 2011 - August 2011
Center for Appellate Litigation May 2010 - August 2010
Federal Defenders of New York June 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Civil Litigation, Trials, Hearings, Document Review, Motions, White Collar Criminal..., Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Securities Litigation, Class Actions, Appeals
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D.
Cornell University 2003 — 2007
B.A., English, Spanish
United States District Court for the Northern District of California November 2014 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of California November 2014 - Present
United States District Court for the District of Columbia April 2013 - August 2014
Quinn Emanuel August 2012 - April 2013
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2011 - December 2011
Quinn Emanuel May 2011 - August 2011
Center for Appellate Litigation May 2010 - August 2010
Federal Defenders of New York June 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Courts, Civil Litigation, Trials, Hearings, Document Review, Motions, White Collar Criminal..., Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Securities Litigation, Class Actions, Appeals
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2009 — 2012
J.D.
Cornell University 2003 — 2007
B.A., English, Spanish
Josh Hillemeier Josh Hillemeier's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience August 2012 - December 2012
Job Attorney
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Law Office of Josh D. Hillemeier May 2014 - Present
Law Offices of Tim A. Pori June 2011 - May 2014
John F. Kennedy University August 2011 - May 2013
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2012 - December 2012
Contra Costa County Public Defender January 2012 - May 2012
Law Offices of Jonathan Brand August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Customer Service, Research, C++, Social Media, C, HTML, Java, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Matlab, Criminal Defense, Legal Writing, Motions, Courts, Westlaw, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation
Education
John F. Kennedy University 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law
Humboldt State University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Policy
Law Office of Josh D. Hillemeier May 2014 - Present
Law Offices of Tim A. Pori June 2011 - May 2014
John F. Kennedy University August 2011 - May 2013
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2012 - December 2012
Contra Costa County Public Defender January 2012 - May 2012
Law Offices of Jonathan Brand August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Customer Service, Research, C++, Social Media, C, HTML, Java, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Matlab, Criminal Defense, Legal Writing, Motions, Courts, Westlaw, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation
Education
John F. Kennedy University 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor, Law
Humboldt State University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Policy
Salvatore Giambona Salvatore Giambona's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience August 2011 - April 2012
Job Deputy Public Defender at Solano County Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Solano County Public Defender March 2012 - Present
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2011 - April 2012
Contra Costa County Public Defender October 2010 - August 2011
UC Hastings College of the Law January 2011 - May 2011
UC Hastings College of the Law August 2010 - May 2011
Marin County Public Defender September 2009 - December 2009
Marin County Public Defender September 2009 - November 2009
San Francisco County Public Defender May 2009 - August 2009
San Francisco County Public Defender May 2009 - August 2009
Contra Costa County Public Defender June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Criminal Law, Legal Research, Appeals, Legal Writing, Westlaw
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2007 — 2010
J.D., Law
UC Santa Barbara 2000 — 2007
M.A, Education
UC Santa Barbara 2000 — 2003
B.A, Psychology
UC Santa Barbara 2000 — 2003
B.A, Sociology
Solano County Public Defender March 2012 - Present
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2011 - April 2012
Contra Costa County Public Defender October 2010 - August 2011
UC Hastings College of the Law January 2011 - May 2011
UC Hastings College of the Law August 2010 - May 2011
Marin County Public Defender September 2009 - December 2009
Marin County Public Defender September 2009 - November 2009
San Francisco County Public Defender May 2009 - August 2009
San Francisco County Public Defender May 2009 - August 2009
Contra Costa County Public Defender June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Criminal Law, Legal Research, Appeals, Legal Writing, Westlaw
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 2007 — 2010
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2007 — 2010
J.D., Law
UC Santa Barbara 2000 — 2007
M.A, Education
UC Santa Barbara 2000 — 2003
B.A, Psychology
UC Santa Barbara 2000 — 2003
B.A, Sociology
Aaron Burack Aaron Burack's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience 1995 - 2013
Job Aaron Burack, Esq.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Office of Aaron Burack 2015 - Present
Contra Costa County Public Defender 1995 - 2013
Skills
Criminal Defense..., Forensic Analysis, Criminal Defense, Felonies, Legal Research, Government, Legal Writing, Public Policy
Education
New York University School of Law 1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Cornell University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Premedical Studies
Law Office of Aaron Burack 2015 - Present
Contra Costa County Public Defender 1995 - 2013
Skills
Criminal Defense..., Forensic Analysis, Criminal Defense, Felonies, Legal Research, Government, Legal Writing, Public Policy
Education
New York University School of Law 1987 — 1990
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
Cornell University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Premedical Studies
Leslie Gutierrez's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Law Clerk at San Francisco Public Defender's Office
Industry Law Practice
Experience
San Francisco Public Defender's Office January 2014 - May 2014
Alameda County Public Defender September 2013 - November 2013
Contra Costa County Public Defender May 2013 - August 2013
Varlack Legal Services January 2013 - May 2013
New York City Police Department, Deputy Commissioner of Trials June 2012 - August 2012
Alere January 2011 - August 2011
RAJ Manufacturing January 2010 - September 2010
Office of Assemblymember Jim Silva January 2009 - June 2009
Rodis and Associates September 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Interviews, Recruiting, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctorate
University of California, Irvine 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Social Behavior, Criminology
San Francisco Public Defender's Office January 2014 - May 2014
Alameda County Public Defender September 2013 - November 2013
Contra Costa County Public Defender May 2013 - August 2013
Varlack Legal Services January 2013 - May 2013
New York City Police Department, Deputy Commissioner of Trials June 2012 - August 2012
Alere January 2011 - August 2011
RAJ Manufacturing January 2010 - September 2010
Office of Assemblymember Jim Silva January 2009 - June 2009
Rodis and Associates September 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Legal Writing, Interviews, Recruiting, Criminal Law, Legal Assistance
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 2011 — 2014
Juris Doctorate
University of California, Irvine 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Social Behavior, Criminology
Timothy Barteau Timothy Barteau's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience September 2004 - October 2005
Job Of Counsel at Vasquez Estrada & Conway LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Vasquez Estrada & Conway LLP April 2014 - Present
Selman Breitman LLP March 2010 - April 2014
Vasquez Estrada & Dumont LLP (now Vasquez Estrada & Conway LLP) October 2005 - March 2010
Contra Costa County Public Defender September 2004 - October 2005
United States District Court for the Sourthern District of Indiana August 2003 - December 2003
Washington County Public Defender May 2003 - September 2003
New Mexico Public Defender May 2002 - July 2002
Skills
Product Liability, Litigation, Personal Injury, Defense, Civil Litigation, Pleadings, Legal Research, Depositions, Courts, Trial Preparation, Hearings, Premises Liability, Toxic Tort, Criminal Law, Complex Litigation, Wrongful Death, Insurance Coverage..., Mass Torts, General Liability, Personal Injury..., Torts, Appeals, Asbestos Litigation, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Trial Practice, Trials, Legal Writing, Motions, Appellate Practice, Business Litigation, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Public Liability
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 2001 — 2004
JD
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2012 — 2014
Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation - 2013; Estate Planning Certificate - 2014
Trinity College, Dublin 2003 — 2003
Comparative International Law
University of California, Santa Cruz 1995 — 1999
BA, Politics, Legal Studies
Vasquez Estrada & Conway LLP April 2014 - Present
Selman Breitman LLP March 2010 - April 2014
Vasquez Estrada & Dumont LLP (now Vasquez Estrada & Conway LLP) October 2005 - March 2010
Contra Costa County Public Defender September 2004 - October 2005
United States District Court for the Sourthern District of Indiana August 2003 - December 2003
Washington County Public Defender May 2003 - September 2003
New Mexico Public Defender May 2002 - July 2002
Skills
Product Liability, Litigation, Personal Injury, Defense, Civil Litigation, Pleadings, Legal Research, Depositions, Courts, Trial Preparation, Hearings, Premises Liability, Toxic Tort, Criminal Law, Complex Litigation, Wrongful Death, Insurance Coverage..., Mass Torts, General Liability, Personal Injury..., Torts, Appeals, Asbestos Litigation, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Trial Practice, Trials, Legal Writing, Motions, Appellate Practice, Business Litigation, Class Actions, Commercial Litigation, Public Liability
Education
Indiana University School of Law—Bloomington 2001 — 2004
JD
Golden Gate University, School of Law 2012 — 2014
Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation - 2013; Estate Planning Certificate - 2014
Trinity College, Dublin 2003 — 2003
Comparative International Law
University of California, Santa Cruz 1995 — 1999
BA, Politics, Legal Studies
Jaclyn Leader Jaclyn Leader's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience May 2005 - August 2005
Job Associate, Torys LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Torys LLP 2010 - Present
RightRides For Women's Safety October 2010 - October 2012
Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP 2008 - 2010
Latham & Watkins 2007 - 2009
Public Advocates January 2006 - June 2006
Contra Costa County Public Defender May 2005 - August 2005
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D.
Vassar College 1998 — 2002
B.A., Political Science
Torys LLP 2010 - Present
RightRides For Women's Safety October 2010 - October 2012
Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP 2008 - 2010
Latham & Watkins 2007 - 2009
Public Advocates January 2006 - June 2006
Contra Costa County Public Defender May 2005 - August 2005
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2004 — 2007
J.D.
Vassar College 1998 — 2002
B.A., Political Science
James Mink's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience September 2001 - April 2004
Job Attorney at Sedgwick LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Sedgwick LLP March 2013 - Present
Yu Ming Charter School July 2012 - Present
Conference of California Bar Associations 2007 - Present
Brown Eassa & McLeod LLP May 2010 - February 2013
Jones Day October 2008 - April 2010
The Bar Association of San Francisco January 2009 - December 2009
Heller Ehrman May 2004 - October 2008
Contra Costa County Public Defender September 2001 - April 2004
Princeton Review March 1995 - March 1998
Back on Track Tutoring 1996 - 1998
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Courts, Trials, Appeals, Westlaw, White Collar Criminal..., Civil Rights
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Michigan 1994 — 1996
BA, Anthropology
Pioneer High School 1990 — 1991
Sedgwick LLP March 2013 - Present
Yu Ming Charter School July 2012 - Present
Conference of California Bar Associations 2007 - Present
Brown Eassa & McLeod LLP May 2010 - February 2013
Jones Day October 2008 - April 2010
The Bar Association of San Francisco January 2009 - December 2009
Heller Ehrman May 2004 - October 2008
Contra Costa County Public Defender September 2001 - April 2004
Princeton Review March 1995 - March 1998
Back on Track Tutoring 1996 - 1998
Skills
Litigation, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Legal Writing, Mediation, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Courts, Trials, Appeals, Westlaw, White Collar Criminal..., Civil Rights
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 1998 — 2001
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
University of Michigan 1994 — 1996
BA, Anthropology
Pioneer High School 1990 — 1991
Julian Ross's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience August 2012 - Present
Job Deputy Public Defender at Contra Costa County Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2012 - Present
Santa Clara County Independent Defense Counsel July 2012 - August 2012
San Francisco Public Defender's Office February 2012 - June 2012
Santa Clara County Independent Defense Counsel December 2011 - February 2012
Santa Clara County Public Defender August 2011 - December 2011
Pima County Public Defender September 2010 - May 2011
Clark County Public Defender May 2010 - July 2010
Public Defender Service May 2009 - August 2009
Lynbrook High School September 2007 - July 2008
City of Sunnyvale June 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Trials, Trial Practice, Research, Oral Arguments, Legal Writing, Motions, Juvenile Law, Immigration Law, Hearings, Criminal Law, Courts
Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
University of California, San Diego 2005 — 2007
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 2012 - Present
Santa Clara County Independent Defense Counsel July 2012 - August 2012
San Francisco Public Defender's Office February 2012 - June 2012
Santa Clara County Independent Defense Counsel December 2011 - February 2012
Santa Clara County Public Defender August 2011 - December 2011
Pima County Public Defender September 2010 - May 2011
Clark County Public Defender May 2010 - July 2010
Public Defender Service May 2009 - August 2009
Lynbrook High School September 2007 - July 2008
City of Sunnyvale June 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Trials, Trial Practice, Research, Oral Arguments, Legal Writing, Motions, Juvenile Law, Immigration Law, Hearings, Criminal Law, Courts
Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law 2008 — 2011
J.D., Law
University of California, San Diego 2005 — 2007
Morgan Daly's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience 2004 - 2004
Job Law Office of Morgan Daly
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Law Office of Morgan Daly October 2008 - Present
California Supreme Court July 2007 - August 2008
San Francisco Superior Court, Hall of Justice July 2006 - July 2007
Federal Public Defender's Office August 2004 - December 2004
Contra Costa County Public Defender 2004 - 2004
Skills
Criminal Defense, Legal Writing, Appeals, Courts, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw
Education
University of San Francisco 2002 — 2005
JD, LAW, cum laude
University of San Francisco School of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, Law
Law Office of Morgan Daly October 2008 - Present
California Supreme Court July 2007 - August 2008
San Francisco Superior Court, Hall of Justice July 2006 - July 2007
Federal Public Defender's Office August 2004 - December 2004
Contra Costa County Public Defender 2004 - 2004
Skills
Criminal Defense, Legal Writing, Appeals, Courts, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Litigation, Westlaw
Education
University of San Francisco 2002 — 2005
JD, LAW, cum laude
University of San Francisco School of Law 2002 — 2005
JD, Law
Matt Dengel's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience December 2008 - Present
Job Contra Costa County Deputy Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Contra Costa County Public Defender December 2008 - Present
Skills
Litigation, Criminal Defense, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Advocacy
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
University of Florida 2000 — 2004
B.A., English
Contra Costa County Public Defender December 2008 - Present
Skills
Litigation, Criminal Defense, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Advocacy
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law 2005 — 2008
JD, Law
University of Florida 2000 — 2004
B.A., English
Martha Winnacker's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Former Executive Director at University of California Academic Senate
Industry Law Practice
Experience
University of California July 2008 - August 2014
Contra Costa County Public Defender 2006 - 2007
UC Office of the President 1989 - 2002
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D.
University of California July 2008 - August 2014
Contra Costa County Public Defender 2006 - 2007
UC Office of the President 1989 - 2002
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2000 — 2003
J.D.
Jessica Hempstead's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience February 2013 - September 2013
Job Research and Writing Attorney at Federal Public Defender, District of Nevada
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Federal Public Defender, District of Nevada September 2013 - Present
Contra Costa County Public Defender February 2013 - September 2013
Northern California Innocence Project October 2012 - February 2013
Center For Appellate Litigation September 2011 - September 2012
United States District Court, California Central District June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Columbia Law School 2008 — 2011
JD, Law
University of California, San Diego 2002 — 2006
B.A., International Studies, Italian
Università di Bologna 2004 — 2005
Italian Literature
Federal Public Defender, District of Nevada September 2013 - Present
Contra Costa County Public Defender February 2013 - September 2013
Northern California Innocence Project October 2012 - February 2013
Center For Appellate Litigation September 2011 - September 2012
United States District Court, California Central District June 2009 - August 2009
Education
Columbia Law School 2008 — 2011
JD, Law
University of California, San Diego 2002 — 2006
B.A., International Studies, Italian
Università di Bologna 2004 — 2005
Italian Literature
Hootan Baigmohammadi's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience April 2012 - July 2012
Job Trial Attorney at Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. September 2012 - Present
Contra Costa County Public Defender April 2012 - July 2012
Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender August 2011 - April 2012
Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender August 2010 - December 2010
Federal Public Defender (E.D.Ca.) June 2010 - August 2010
San Francisco Public Defender's Office June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Word
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UC Berkeley 2001 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Ethnic Studies & Native American Studies
Federal Defenders of San Diego, Inc. September 2012 - Present
Contra Costa County Public Defender April 2012 - July 2012
Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender August 2011 - April 2012
Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender August 2010 - December 2010
Federal Public Defender (E.D.Ca.) June 2010 - August 2010
San Francisco Public Defender's Office June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Legal Research, Microsoft Office, Legal Writing, Word
Education
University of California, Berkeley - School of Law 2008 — 2011
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
UC Berkeley 2001 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Ethnic Studies & Native American Studies
Amy Babbits's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience September 2002 - June 2003
Job Solo Practitioner at Law Offices of Amy M. Babbits
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Law Offices of Amy M. Babbits July 2012 - Present
Farallon Restaurant October 2013 - July 2015
Shasta County Public Defender January 2011 - September 2011
Law Office of Amy M. Babbits January 2009 - December 2010
Shasta County Public Defender January 2005 - January 2009
Eviction Defense Center September 2004 - January 2005
Solano County Public Defender June 2003 - January 2004
Contra Costa County Public Defender September 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Grace Under Pressure, Well-organized, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Social Media, Criminal Law, Trials, Motions, Litigation, Juvenile Law, Hearings, Defense, Criminal Defense, Courts, Legal Writing, Trial Practice
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
University of California, San Diego 1995 — 1999
B.A., Political Science
Law Offices of Amy M. Babbits July 2012 - Present
Farallon Restaurant October 2013 - July 2015
Shasta County Public Defender January 2011 - September 2011
Law Office of Amy M. Babbits January 2009 - December 2010
Shasta County Public Defender January 2005 - January 2009
Eviction Defense Center September 2004 - January 2005
Solano County Public Defender June 2003 - January 2004
Contra Costa County Public Defender September 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Grace Under Pressure, Well-organized, Legal Research, Civil Litigation, Social Media, Criminal Law, Trials, Motions, Litigation, Juvenile Law, Hearings, Defense, Criminal Defense, Courts, Legal Writing, Trial Practice
Education
Santa Clara University School of Law 1999 — 2002
JD, Law
University of California, San Diego 1995 — 1999
B.A., Political Science
Guia Dixon's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience May 2013 - July 2013
Job J.D. Candidate at UC Hastings, 2015
Industry Law Practice
Experience
U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division January 2015 - April 2015
Community Boards May 2013 - January 2015
Federal Trade Commission May 2014 - July 2014
Federal Trade Commission January 2014 - May 2014
Contra Costa County Public Defender May 2013 - July 2013
US Army 2003 - 2011
Redback Networks 2000 - 2002
Department of the Attorney General, State of Hawaii 1999 - 1999
Skills
Legal Writing, Government, Legal Research, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Policy, Evidence, Defense, Intelligence, National Security, Leadership, Community Outreach, Mentoring, Policy Analysis
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2012 — 2015
Hawaii Pacific University 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Hawaii Pacific University 1998 — 2000
U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division January 2015 - April 2015
Community Boards May 2013 - January 2015
Federal Trade Commission May 2014 - July 2014
Federal Trade Commission January 2014 - May 2014
Contra Costa County Public Defender May 2013 - July 2013
US Army 2003 - 2011
Redback Networks 2000 - 2002
Department of the Attorney General, State of Hawaii 1999 - 1999
Skills
Legal Writing, Government, Legal Research, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Policy, Evidence, Defense, Intelligence, National Security, Leadership, Community Outreach, Mentoring, Policy Analysis
Education
University of California, Hastings College of the Law 2012 — 2015
Hawaii Pacific University 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Hawaii Pacific University 1998 — 2000
Elizabeth Harrigan's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience July 1994 - Present
Job Attorney at Contra Costa County Public Defender
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Contra Costa County Public Defender July 1994 - Present
Skills
Criminal Defense, Litigation
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 1990 — 1993
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Pennsylvania 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Newport Harbor High
Contra Costa County Public Defender July 1994 - Present
Skills
Criminal Defense, Litigation
Education
UC Hastings College of the Law 1990 — 1993
Doctor of Law (JD)
University of Pennsylvania 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Newport Harbor High
rebecca brackman's Contra Costa County Public Defender Experience August 1998 - Present
Job Deputy Public Defender at Contra Costa County Public Defender
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 1998 - Present
Skills
Criminal Defense, Trials, Criminal Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Legal Writing, Trial Practice
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Michigan 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
Contra Costa County Public Defender August 1998 - Present
Skills
Criminal Defense, Trials, Criminal Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Courts, Legal Writing, Trial Practice
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1995 — 1998
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
University of Michigan 1993 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government