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Fay Spence

Assistant Federal Public Defender at Federal Public Defender's Office
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Seasoned criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in federal and state courts.
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Location
Salem, Virginia, United States, US
Skills
  • Criminal Law
  • Courts
  • Appeals
  • Hearings
  • Litigation
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Fay Spence is a seasoned criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in federal and state courts, representing indigent clients in various capacities, including the Federal Public Defender's Office and the Office of the Public Defender. She has also taught legal research and writing at several institutions. With a strong educational background in criminal justice and law, Fay has honed her skills in litigation, trials, and appeals, making her a valuable asset in the legal field.

Experience

  • Federal Public Defender's Office
    • Roanoke,VA
    • Assistant Federal Public Defender
      • Sep 2006 - Present
      • Roanoke,VA

      Representing indigent clients accused of federal crimes in the Western District of Virginia; representation from initial appearance through final appeals. Client counseling, case investigation, litigation and jury trials, writing and arguing appellate briefs. Managerial responsibility for the office in the absence of the Public Defender. Responsible for internship program.

  • The Office of the Public Defender, Newport News, Va.
    • Newport News, VA
    • Public Defender
      • Jan 2005 - Sep 2006
      • Newport News, VA

      Responsible for establishing and managing the first public defender office in Newport News, with 17 attorneys, 10 support staff, and an annual operating budget of approximately $1.5 million. Represented indigent clients charged with violations of state and city laws.

  • Norfolk Public Defender's Office
    • Norfolk,VA
    • Deputy Public Defender
      • Sep 2002 - Jan 2005
      • Norfolk,VA

      Representing indigent clients in Norfolk charged with violent crimes; managerial responsibility for the violent crimes team.

  • Tidewater Community College
    • Virginia Beach, Virginia
    • Adjunct Assistant Professor
      • May 2003 - Aug 2003
      • Virginia Beach, Virginia

      Taught legal research and writing in the paralegal program

  • Clarke, Dolph, Rapaport, Hardy & Hull
    • Norfolk, VA
    • Partner
      • Jun 2001 - Sep 2002
      • Norfolk, VA

      Representing clients in general practice, including insurance defense, personal injury, domestic relations, criminal law, and wills/estate planning.

  • Old Dominion University
    • Norfolk, Virginia
    • Adjunct Instructor
      • Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
      • Norfolk, Virginia

      Taught undergraduate classes in criminal law and procedure

  • Nationwide Insurance
    • Norfolk, VA
    • Trial Attorney
      • Feb 1992 - Jun 2001
      • Norfolk, VA

      Representing insured clients being sued for personal injury rising from automobile accidents, premises liability, professional negligence, or otherwise. Handled numerous jury trials, workers' compensation hearings, and appeals. Responsible for management of the Norfolk Office, with 6 attorneys and 6 support staff.

  • Virginia Wesleyan College
    • Norfolk, Virginia
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Jan 2000 - May 2001
      • Norfolk, Virginia

      Taught undergraduate courses in criminal law and business law in the Adult Education Program

  • St. Leo College
    • Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Jan 1989 - Mar 1995
      • Langley Air Force Base, Hampton, VA

      Taught undergraduate classes in criminal law, criminal procedure, business law, juvenile law, and philosophy of law.

  • Knight, Dudley, Dezern & Clarke
    • Norfolk, VA
    • Associate Attorney
      • May 1987 - Jan 1992
      • Norfolk, VA

Education

  • 2018 - 2023
    Walden University
    Doctoral Student, Criminal Justice
  • 2007 - 2008
    Capella University
    Criminal Justice, 4.0
  • 2001 - 2005
    Old Dominion University
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Applied Sociology/Criminal Justice
  • 1984 - 1987
    The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School
    J.D., Law
  • 1979 - 1983
    St. Leo College
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

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