Experience

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  Garcia Law LLC

  • Baltimore, Maryland, United States

  • Associate Attorney

    • Jan 2023 - Present
    • Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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  Bates & Garcia LLC

  • Law Practice
  • 1 - 100 Employee

  • Associate Attorney

    • Dec 2020 - Present

  • Law Clerk

    • May 2018 - Nov 2020

    Assisted criminal lawyers in preparing for trials and court proceedings, prepared necessary legal documents as may be required for various legal processes such as affidavits, notices, court trial appointments, agreements, etc. Scheduled appointments for court hearings and ascertained the court rooms. Conducted preliminary research and case investigation. Mediated between the lawyers and clients for appointments scheduling, and case progress inquiries. Maintained record of all clients, and cases resolved by the firm, and updated same on the central database.

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  Office of the Public Defender Maryland

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Summer Law Clerk

    • May 2019 - Aug 2019
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area
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  University of Baltimore Mental Health Law Clinic

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Rule 19 Student Attorney

    • Jan 2019 - Apr 2019
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Represented patients in involuntary civil commitment hearings at the Sheppard Pratt psychiatric hospital. Engaged in client interviews and counseling sessions. Reviewed medical records and engaged in case preparation and development by interviewing the current psychiatrist and, often, family memb...

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  Law Office of Hunter L. Pruette

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Intern

    • Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Assisted in preparing for trials and court proceedings, prepared necessary legal documents as may be required for various legal processes such as affidavits, notices, court trial appointments, agreements. Conducted preliminary research and case investigation.

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  Sheppard Pratt Health System

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Mental Health Worker

    • Jul 2016 - Aug 2017
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Participate in the planning and evaluation of patient needs based on patient behaviorsProvide direct patient care services in accordance with the treatment plan and under the direction of a professional nurseAssist in providing a safe and therapeutic environment according to established policies ...

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  Baltimore City District Court

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Intern

    • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Observed many facets of our legal system to include Mental Health Court, Drug Treatment Court and Serious Traffic CourtInteracted and provided input during pre-trial meetings with States Attorney, Social Worker, Judge and Defense AttorneyAssisted with research and prepared action plans in conjunc...

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  Bates & Garcia LLC

  • Baltimore, Maryland Area

  • Intern

    • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015
    • Baltimore, Maryland Area

    Organized and outlined client briefs along with witness testimonyExamined hours of video coverage and prepared discovery to assist in client defenseMonitored and advised of news releases and media commentary related to client casesParticipated in client briefs and created an information flow char...

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  SF&C Insurance Associates Inc.

  • Owings Mills, Maryland

  • Accounting Assistant

    • Jun 2009 - Aug 2015
    • Owings Mills, Maryland

    Created and maintained member accounting records, reconcilements and report summaries Supported staff with data management and project related initiativesConducted summer marketing campaigns for national account mailings