Experience

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  Cavazos & Espinosa, PLLC

  • Attorney-Managing Partner

    • Sep 2014 - Present

    Case Management and review, litigation and office management.

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  Law Office of Guadalupe Cavazos LLC

  • Attorney

    • Dec 2011 - Present

    Practice in the area of Family Law, Immigration, Indian Law and Personal Injury.

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  Law Office of Guadalupe Cavazos PLLC

  • Seattle

  • Attorney

    • Nov 2011 - Present
    • Seattle

    Immigration, Family Law and Personal Injury Attorney

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  U.S. Census

  • Local Census Office Manager

    • Nov 2009 - Oct 2010

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  Solo Practice

  • Tribal Spokesperson/Attorney

    • Jan 2006 - Feb 2010

    Direct client representation and litigation in tribal courts related to employment and housing discrimination, criminal defense, child welfare and tribal enrollment cases. Interviewed clients, assessed legal issues and conducted intake interviews. Developed litigation strategies, wrote and responded to pleadings, attended pre-trial settlement conferences, court hearings and performed legal research. Administered billing, collections and fee agreements with clients and developed legal forms for use in private practice. Counseled tribal Elders on issues related to tribal sovereignty and tribal immunity and impact litigation.

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  U.S Census Bureau

  • Assistant Manager for Field Operations

    • Nov 2008 - Oct 2009

    Directly supervised 15 field and office operations supervisors and 1200 field employees. Assessed performance goals related to identified objectives and successful enumeration of residents in King, Snohomish, Skagit, San Juan, Whatcom and the Island county area. Directed and made recommendations on program efficiencies and determined assignment areas for data collection activities. Analyzed a variety of computer generated reports and complex data and assessed efficiencies and compliance with programmatic procedures.

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  Washington State Bar Association

  • Seattle

  • State Plan Specialist-Civil Legal Aid

    • Mar 2007 - May 2008
    • Seattle

    Analyzed, developed and implemented strategies for statewide support in the delivery of civil legal aid to low- income people in Washington State. Conducted analysis and evaluation of various committee activities and reported to the Access to Justice Board. Prepared briefings and reports related to state legal aid program evaluations and funding at the direction of the Board. Staffed and supported 5 policy-making committees of the Access to Justice Board and the Washington State Bar Association. Performed liaison activities with various agencies, managed volunteers and monitored legislative actions.

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  Texas Rural Legal Aid

  • Legal Intern

    • Jan 1997 - Jan 1998

    Conducted client interviews, researched case law and assisted with case preparation involving family law and housing litigation.

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  St. Mary's Legal and Social Justice Clinic

  • Legal Intern

    • Jan 1996 - Jan 1998

    Immigration and Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Successfully litigated and won the first case involving granting residency status based on domestic violence. Performed case management, research and litigated in court.

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  Seattle City Attorney's Office

  • Victim Advocate

    • Jan 1987 - Jan 1995

    Provided trial and courtroom advocacy for victims of DV, assisted prosecutors in trial preparation and with sentencing recommendations. Assisted victims with safety planning, victim impact statements and crisis management.