Charles collins
Staff Attorney at Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Attorney
Kentucky Supreme CourtMay, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Attorney
Tennessee Supreme Court/Administrative Office of the CourtsMay, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Staff Attorney
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Apr 2021 - Present
•Trial attorney working on behalf of indigent clients in cases involving both misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases. •Participates in every stage of the litigation process from arraignments to trial including pretrial hearings, negotiation agreements, extensive research, writing memorandums and motions. •Provided guidance for a range of criminal cases including drug crimes, assaults, DUI, sexual assault, theft, homicide and many more. •Trial attorney working on behalf of indigent clients in cases involving both misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile cases. •Participates in every stage of the litigation process from arraignments to trial including pretrial hearings, negotiation agreements, extensive research, writing memorandums and motions. •Provided guidance for a range of criminal cases including drug crimes, assaults, DUI, sexual assault, theft, homicide and many more.
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Assistant To Counsel
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Oct 2020 - Mar 2021
•Provided extensive research in preparation for numerous trials both criminal and civil. Filed motions, letters, memorandums, and pleas on behalf of clients while coordinating trial exhibits by organizing documentation and digital marketing displays. •Created and presented a variety presentations in support of current and future laws as they pertain to each case in controversy. Managed litigation portfolios and trial binders to ensure information was organized and readily available for trial. •Corresponded with clients and other counsel to ensure all information was up-to-date and relevant. Implemented preventative law procedures for risk assessment and claims avoidance. Show less
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Lincoln Memorial University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Assistant for Lincoln Memorial University Law Faculty
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May 2019 - Apr 2020
• Conducted extensive research utilizing numerous research databases including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, Fastcase, and more. • Prepared, compiled, and presented information related to each unique research issue as it related to trends, case law, secondary sources, legislative history, and controversial news articles. • Analyzed and cited pertinent research as it related to the faculty’s research papers. • Conducted extensive research utilizing numerous research databases including Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg, Fastcase, and more. • Prepared, compiled, and presented information related to each unique research issue as it related to trends, case law, secondary sources, legislative history, and controversial news articles. • Analyzed and cited pertinent research as it related to the faculty’s research papers.
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Public Defenders Office, 23rd Judicial District / Intern, Limited license
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May 2018 - Jul 2019
• Pro-actively participated in all phases of more than 100 misdemeanor/felony cases, conducted professional research and analyzed and evaluated facts. • Conducted pre-trial hearings, negotiated plea agreements, represented indigent defendants, and worked closely with other Public Defenders and our Prosecution counterparts while performing various general office duties. Wrote numerous motions and office memos in support of on-going litigation. • Stayed up-to-date with current laws, provided beneficial advice and recommendations to clients and their family members on all legal issues. Show less
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ACADEMI (A Constellis Company)
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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300 - 400 Employee
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Academi / Security Contractor
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Mar 2015 - Jan 2016
• Conducted and maintained High Value Executive Protection on DOD and other government agency facilities and personal. Protected counter-Intel informants while assisting in the gathering of sensitive information for clients. • Screened and searched personally owned vehicles and personnel’s belongings for classified information, IEDs and possible explosive making devices. • Trained and conducted live fire operations in austere environments to maintain base defensive posture and personal security readiness of the Academi security team. Subject matter expert in the operations of the 50 cal, 240B, CROWS, Backscatter, MILVACIS, and numerous other night optics and daily observation equipment. • Guarded DOD Command center during real time high value insurgent operational missions providing the client with the ability to stay concealed of their actions. Show less
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Drug Enforcement Administration
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Law Enforcement
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700 & Above Employee
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Drug Enforcement Administration Intel Support / Intern
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Jul 2014 - Mar 2015
•Gathered intelligence pertinent to complex drug conspiracy investigations that ultimately lead to the apprehension of drug traffickers. Assisted agents with collecting and preparing evidence used by convicted drug traffickers. • Participated in wiretaps that lead to the apprehension of known drug traffickers. Helped combat the use of narcotics in the greater Nashville, TN area by searching call recorders for information pertaining to drug traffickers. • Collected, analyzed, and researched information pertaining to individuals related to drug cases while assisting with the suppression of narcotics in the local community. Show less
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US Army
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United States
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Armed Forces
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700 & Above Employee
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Scout
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Sep 2009 - Mar 2014
Promoted to headquarters’ supervisor, assuming accountability for over 20 personnel and supervising security for over four million dollars of highly sensitive items, resulting in zero loss of inventory. • Assisted and participated in over 300 patrol missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Participated and organized weekly meetings between local nationals and high-level leaders concluding in successful operations in hostile areas. • Arranged meetings with VIPs while successfully conducting conflict resolution with regards to daily/weekly/monthly "after-action reviews" in support of my area of responsibility. • Successfully completed all required measures needed for the specialized equipment used in support operations, taking place in the training environment as well as in combat operations. • Provided training to incoming personnel on proper techniques needed to establish basic communication, marksmanship and intelligence, leading to 100% success in and out of the training environment. • Conducted reconnaissance and security missions in support of local ground elements. Recipient of in-depth weapons training with M4, 249, M240, .50 cal, MK19, explosives, and leadership training. Delivered focused intelligence regarding enemy movement/activities. Show less
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Education
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2018 - 2020
Lincoln Memorial University
Doctor of Law - JD, Law -
2015 - 2018
Lipscomb University
Bachelor's degree, Law, Justice, and Society -
2018 -
Lipscomb University
Master's degree, Conflict Management
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