Karian Chard
Legal Extern at Dekalb County Public Defender- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Justice John Paul Stevens Public Interest Fellow
John Paul Stevens FoundationMay, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Dekalb County Public Defender
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Extern
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Jan 2023 - Present
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Texas RioGrande Legal Aid
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United States
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Legal Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Law Clerk
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May 2022 - Aug 2022
Operation Lone Star Defense Project Operation Lone Star Defense Project
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Sumpter & Gonzalez
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Paralegal
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2021
• Requested, reviewed, and analyzed discovery for federal, misdemeanor, felony, and civil cases• Supported five attorneys by drafting and filing pretrial and trial motions and supervising two legal assistants• Communicated effectively with clients by conducting new client intakes, providing case updates, and managing client concerns and expectations• Conducted thorough investigation by navigating social media accounts, conducting background checks, preparing and obtaining service of subpoenas, and completing open records requests
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Legal Assistant
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
• Requested and managed all Administrative License Revocation hearings by preparing and filing motions, reviewing discovery, and coordinating next steps to securing clients’ Occupational Licenses• Developed a streamlined system for archiving closed cases digitally, ensuring security and confidentiality
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Liberty Burger
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Waitress and Cashier
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2017
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Texas Champion Gynmastics
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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Gymnastics Coach
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2015
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Education
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Emory University School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD, Law -
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Government