Amanda González
Associate at Spodek Law Group P.C.- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Financial Literacy Certification
Working In Support of EducationJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
National Financial Capability Challenge Certificate of Recognition
U.S. Department of the TreasuryJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
SCUBA Certification
PADIAug, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Notary Public
State of New JerseyJul, 2018- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Associate
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May 2022 - Present
Represent clients in all phases of divorce, custody, and support matters. Engage in motion practice, draft petitions, conduct legal research, attend court appearances, communicate with clients, negotiate and draft settlement agreements. Represent clients in all phases of divorce, custody, and support matters. Engage in motion practice, draft petitions, conduct legal research, attend court appearances, communicate with clients, negotiate and draft settlement agreements.
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Law Office of Doreen E. Winn
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39 W. Wildwood Road, Saddle River, NJ
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Associate
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May 2018 - May 2022
Prepare transfer documents, contact clients regarding status of real estate transactions, assist in preparation for hearings, conduct legal research, attend court appearances and planning board hearings, conduct general office tasks Prepare transfer documents, contact clients regarding status of real estate transactions, assist in preparation for hearings, conduct legal research, attend court appearances and planning board hearings, conduct general office tasks
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Eiges & Orgel, PLLC
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233 Broadway, Suite 2205, New York, New York 10279
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Law Clerk
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Aug 2017 - May 2018
Drafted legal memoranda, motions and petitions, assisted with hearing and trial preparation, contacted clients regarding the status of their case, observed both family court and supreme court proceedings, performed general office tasks and conducted legal research. Drafted legal memoranda, motions and petitions, assisted with hearing and trial preparation, contacted clients regarding the status of their case, observed both family court and supreme court proceedings, performed general office tasks and conducted legal research.
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Cardozo Criminal Defense Clinic
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Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, 55 5th Avenue, New York, New York
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Clinic Student
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Sep 2016 - May 2017
Competitively selected for yearlong clinic representing clients charged with misdemeanors in Manhattan Criminal Court. Will participate in all phases of cases from arraignment through disposition and assist on felony cases with Legal Aid. Competitively selected for yearlong clinic representing clients charged with misdemeanors in Manhattan Criminal Court. Will participate in all phases of cases from arraignment through disposition and assist on felony cases with Legal Aid.
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U.S. Army JAG Corps
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Fort Drum, New York
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Legal Intern
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May 2016 - Jul 2016
Assisted in conducting administrative separation boards. Conducted legal research on changing rules. Drafted both prosecution memoranda and charge sheets, and presented material on how ACS and CPS interact with the military base and could be utilized. Assisted in conducting administrative separation boards. Conducted legal research on changing rules. Drafted both prosecution memoranda and charge sheets, and presented material on how ACS and CPS interact with the military base and could be utilized.
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New York County Defenders
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225 Broadway, New York, NY
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Legal Intern
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Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
Provided legal services and defended the rights of accused indigent criminal defendants. Wrote legal memoranda, contacted clients regarding the status of their case and to request information, observed both criminal court and supreme court. drafted a motion to dismiss. Provided legal services and defended the rights of accused indigent criminal defendants. Wrote legal memoranda, contacted clients regarding the status of their case and to request information, observed both criminal court and supreme court. drafted a motion to dismiss.
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The Bronx Defenders
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361 161st Street, Bronx, New York
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Legal Intern
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Sep 2015 - Dec 2015
Drafted Orders to Show Cause, a motion for summary judgment and worked on an appeal. Assisted in preparing witnesses for fact-finding and drafted cross examination questions. observed court proceedings. Drafted Orders to Show Cause, a motion for summary judgment and worked on an appeal. Assisted in preparing witnesses for fact-finding and drafted cross examination questions. observed court proceedings.
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Pace Womens Justice Center
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111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, White Plains, NY/ 53 South Broadway, Yonkers
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Legal Intern
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
drafted petitions for Orders of Protection, Custody and Child Support for victims of domestic violence and elder abuse. Conducted client interviews and represented clients before the judge or referee. Performed general administrative work, including faxing, answering incoming calls and filing case information. drafted petitions for Orders of Protection, Custody and Child Support for victims of domestic violence and elder abuse. Conducted client interviews and represented clients before the judge or referee. Performed general administrative work, including faxing, answering incoming calls and filing case information.
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Ginarte, O'Dwyer, Gonzalez, Gallardo & Winograd LLP
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400 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07105
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Assistant Law Clerk
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2013
drafted interrogatories, requests for documents, and complaints. Conducted client intake from potential clients and determined whether to reject or provide a retainer to client based on factual scenario. Performed general administrative work, including faxing, mailing and answering incoming calls. Filed case information and updated Needles Case Management Software. drafted interrogatories, requests for documents, and complaints. Conducted client intake from potential clients and determined whether to reject or provide a retainer to client based on factual scenario. Performed general administrative work, including faxing, mailing and answering incoming calls. Filed case information and updated Needles Case Management Software.
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Beantowne Gourmet
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86 West Allendale Ave, Allendale NJ, 07401
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Barista
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Jun 2007 - Jun 2009
served customers and maintained positive relationships with regular customers and fellow employees, made caffinated beverages, counted the register for opening and closing shifts and manned the register during shifts, paid delivery men, called in milk orders, swept, mopped and maintained a clean workspace. served customers and maintained positive relationships with regular customers and fellow employees, made caffinated beverages, counted the register for opening and closing shifts and manned the register during shifts, paid delivery men, called in milk orders, swept, mopped and maintained a clean workspace.
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Education
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2014 - 2017
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
Doctor of Law (J.D.) -
2011 - 2014
New York University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature -
2010 - 2011
Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute
Firefighter I -
2007 - 2011
Northern Highlands Regional High School
High School Diploma
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