Sentences with phrase «public defense attorneys»

In the past, I have worked as director of a public defenders office; I have worked in my own private law office; I developed a trial advocacy program for public defense attorneys throughout New York State; I have been a partner in a downtown New York City Law firm; I have argued appeals at every level including before the United States Supreme Court; I have tried death penalty murder...

NLADA's commitment to our nation's civil legal aid and public defense attorneys — and, therefore, to low - income people receiving their services — continues today.

O'Donnell, a former public defense attorney, who often visited clients in New York City's jails, also in the letter expressed concern that the newest corrections officers are placed on the 3 to 11 PM shift, when most of an unusually high number of incidents involving assaults occur.

Having a «public service» job pertains to any job at any level of government, such as a public defense attorney, or any occupation at a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Not exact matches

Matt Gonzalez, chief attorney in the public defender's office (left) listens as defense attorney Francisco Ugarte addresses the press outside of the courtroom after Jose Ines Garcia Zarate was found not guilty.

But Percoco's defense attorneys have argued that their client can't be guilty of the alleged bribery by COR or «the theft of honest services» from the public in part because he wasn't a state official at the time he took payments from COR, even if he acted like one.

Silver's defense attorney Michael Feldberg painted a much different picture than prosecutors in his opening remarks at the retrial, describing Silver as a selfless public servant, who's multi-million-dollar referrals were «perfectly, 100 - percent legal.»

«We are all shocked that the governor vetoed a bill that would have reduced racial disparities in the criminal justice system, helped ensure equal access to justice for all New Yorkers, provided improved public defense programs for those who can not afford an attorney, and much - needed mandate relief for counties,» Gradess said.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Treinis Gatz, in a letter to U.S. District Judge Joan Azrack, said she was concerned that Linda Mangano might argue as a defense that federal agents inaccurately reported their interviews of her, when she insisted her employment by Singh was not a sham job and that she performed actual marketing and public relations work.

The working group will consult advocates, academics, prosecutors, defense attorneys and Mayor Bill de Blasio's Office of Criminal Justice to determine how to enforce marijuana laws equitably without sacrificing public safety, the NYPD said.

The Netflix documentary series «Making a Murderer» made the Steven Avery murder case a cause célèbre and made public celebrities of his two defense attorneys.

Defense attorney Michael Feldberg countered by describing the 74 - year - old Democrat as a dedicated public servant, and argued there was no proof his client pocketed the money in exchange for taking official action.

Public officials in New York would be prohibited from spending political campaign funds on personal expenses like clothing and country club dues under the two - way ethics reform deal, but paying for criminal defense attorneys and meals with political cash would still be allowed.

In opening arguments today, prosecutors called Joe Percoco Cuomo's «right - hand man,» while defense attorneys deemed the former top administration aide, a mere public servant with limited influence over state government.

Rep. Aaron Schock has hired two prominent Washington defense attorneys and a public relations firm to respond to the swirling controversy and a potential ethics probe over how he has financed his lavish lifestyle.

At the hearing, Silver's defense attorneys repeatedly called attention to those years of public service and the numerous letters that were sent on his behalf, which they said showed all the good he had done for his constituents.

Silver's defense attorney Steve Molo said the government's actions amounted to a very public scolding of activities they didn't like, but which did not amount to crimes.

Veteran local defense attorney Terence L. Kindlon is coming out of retirement — just two months into it — to take a role in the Albany County public defender's office where he will help train lawyers.

The public often learns a state lawmaker is under investigation when the official uses campaign funds to pay for a criminal defense attorney.

Defense attorney Barry Bohrer, addressing the jury for about 45 minutes, described Percoco as a public servant and pal of the governor — but insisted his client never traded on their friendship.

«They're not actually doing anything to protect public health,» says Mae Wu, an attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council.

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Shannon Fisk, an attorney for the National Resources Defense, which has joined EPA in the federal lawsuit against DTE over violating the New Source Review provisions when it upgraded its Unit 2, pointed out the MDNRE issued DTE's permit just 8 days after the end of the public comment period regarding greenhouse gas emissions.

At his hearing before the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Pruitt faced a series of questions about his private meetings with major fossil fuel companies while chair of the Republican Attorneys General Association and fundraising for the Rule of Law Defense Fund.

Lucas Collins joined the firm in 2017 after serving as a criminal defense attorney for the Chittenden County Public Defender's Office for 10 years.

Kobie joined some of the best criminal defense attorneys in private practice and public service to teach «Cross Better: Advanced Skills for the Experienced Practitioner.»

Patrick McCann, president of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, the county's largest defense bar, recently took a poll and the group's attorneys came out 2 - to - 1 in support of some kind of public defender office.

An example of supported litigation is the CMI - Minnesota Intoxilyzer machine computer source code litigation in Minnesota Federal Court; as well as the MSCJ Source Code Coalition led by MSCJ but including non-MSCJ-member Minnesota private defense attorneys and Public Defenders.

Criminal defense attorney Charles Grose began his career as a state court Public Defender.

Cody started his legal career with the Santa Barbara County Public Defenders Office as a criminal defense attorney.

Additionally, our attorneys advise clients on issues that surface with complex delays and additional compensation claim analysis and resolution, payment and performance bond enforcement, and defense on private and public jobs on both the federal and state levels.

«I would recommend spending a couple of years at a public defender office or as an associate with a more established defense attorney, but if you are dedicated I have no doubt that you will gain the same experience learning from your fellow members of the bar, you need only reach out to enough of them.»

Founded by former U.S. Attorney and assistant solicitor, Pete Strom, our experienced criminal defense attorneys include a former public defender, and a former Assistant Attorney General and Richland County Assistant Solicitor, as well as a tax lawyer familiar with IRS investigations.

I invite interested legal bloggers — particularly free speech advocates, litigators, public defenders, district attorneys and experts in criminal defense — to turn their heads, however momentarily, from the fracas surrounding Harriet Miers» nomination to the Supreme Court, and address this question:

Thus begins an ongoing and excellent exchange between Aaron Larson, a criminal defense attorney blogging at Crime and Federalism, and «oliver wendell holmes, j.,» the self - described public defender who blogs Three Generations.

Defense of professionals such as attorneys, officers and directors of public and private companies in class actions alleging fraud, RICO and other statutory and common law claims

Our attorneys are experienced defense lawyers and include the former director of the Colorado Springs and Denver Public Defender Offices.

He lectures widely to immigration attorneys, public defenders, and private criminal defense counsel.

Moderator: Erin Quinn, ILRC Staff Attorney Erin brings to ILRC over 8 years of experience as an immigration defense attorney and holds a joint degree in law and public policy (JD / MPP) from the University of MAttorney Erin brings to ILRC over 8 years of experience as an immigration defense attorney and holds a joint degree in law and public policy (JD / MPP) from the University of Mattorney and holds a joint degree in law and public policy (JD / MPP) from the University of Michigan.

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5 Feb. 13, 2018)(unpublished), County defensed an ex-employee's FEHA harassment / retaliation claims through a summary judgment motion, with the trial judge later awarding County fees under Code of Civil Procedure section 1038, which allows trial courts to award public entities the attorney's fees they incur for «unmeritorious and frivolous» lawsuits if the action was not brought in good faith and with reasonable cause.

Before joining the State Department, Russell was a visiting scholar at the Lauterpacht Research Centre for International Law at the University of Cambridge and worked as a public defender and criminal defense attorney in Indianapolis.

A Visalia criminal defense attorney can propose a solid defense strategy to improve your situation after a charge for child pornography, child molestation, sex with a minor, public exhibition, statutory rape, an internet sex crime, or sexual battery.

Klinkosum would give the same advice to law students interested in pursuing criminal defense that his Professor at Miami Law, Roy Black, gave to him: «Start your career as an assistant public defender or assistant state attorney.

At our law office, Riverside family law attorney and criminal defense lawyer Catherine A. Schwartz brings over 20 years of experience as a family law and criminal defense attorney, including time as a public defender.

Eric's commitment to volunteer work in the area of eviction defense has earned him awards as an Outstanding Volunteer in Public Service in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007 (Awarded by the Volunteer Legal Service Program to the top 10 % of Volunteer Attorneys in San Francisco.)

After graduating from law school, he was employed as a trial attorney by the Public Defender's Office in Littleton and by Hall & Evans, a large insurance defense firm.

Jim has practiced criminal defense for 27 years, having served as an Assistant State Attorney, Assistant Public Defender and Assistant Federal Defender.

The lawsuit charged that New York State's decision to abdicate responsibility for public defense to its counties resulted in a patchwork of often understaffed, poorly resourced and largely dysfunctional public defense systems where defendants were routinely arraigned without attorneys, urged to take plea bargains regardless of the facts of their cases, burdened by excessively high bail, and incarcerated for shockingly long periods for misdemeanors and petty crimes.

«The trial court may take aggressive action to safeguard the public interest and preclude a speedy trial violation... and the District Attorney has the authority to dismiss the death penalty notice, if that will make adequate funding available to the defense and allow for a speedy trial of this case,» Nahmias wrote.