Lucas Downer
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at Franklin County, Washington- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Credentials
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Washington State Bar Association
-Nov, 2011- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Franklin County, Washington
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
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Apr 2014 - Present
Representing the State of Washington in the prosecution of felonies, including gang-related offenses, as well as homicides and 'third-strike' cases, from arraignment to trial. Screening and evaluating the factual and legal bases prior to filing felony charges, and requesting further investigation when necessary. Coordinating with local and federal law enforcement agencies and providing legal advice as needed. Answering questions and providing information to the public, victims, and others regarding general legal principles, the court process, and other related matters. Show less
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Adams County, Washington
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Othello, WA
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Deputy Prosecuting Attorney & Deputy Coroner
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Mar 2012 - Apr 2014
Representing the State of Washington and the City of Othello in the prosecution of misdemeanors, and felonies from arraignment and pre-trial through to change of plea and trial. Handling all juvenile prosecution for Adams County from review and charging to fact finding and sentencing. Training the officers of the local police department in relevant case law updates, and providing legal advice as needed. Providing legal representation for the State and the interests of the child in parentage and support enforcement proceedings. Visiting unattended death scenes, and making preliminary investigations into death circumstances, as well as ordering autopsies. Show less
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City of Cheney, Washington
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Prosecutor
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Nov 2011 - Mar 2012
Filled in for the Prosecutor as needed and represented the City in all criminal hearings from arraignment and pre-trial conferences through plea and sentencing hearings, as well as contested infractions. Met with defense counsel to discuss legal issues on cases for resolution. Filled in for the Prosecutor as needed and represented the City in all criminal hearings from arraignment and pre-trial conferences through plea and sentencing hearings, as well as contested infractions. Met with defense counsel to discuss legal issues on cases for resolution.
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Cooney Law Offices, P.S.
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Spokane, Washington Area
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Rule 9 Legal Intern- Criminal Defense
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May 2010 - May 2011
Researched, drafted, and argued various criminal and family motions in various courts throughout the state. Regularly appeared in court unsupervised and handled all criminal hearings from arraignment through pretrial conferences, as well as plea and sentencing hearings. Met with prosecutors to discuss legal issues on cases and to negotiate favorable resolutions for clients. Met with clients and discussed aspects of their cases and advised them on appropriate course of action. Actively participated as second chair during jury trial, and managed own case load. Show less
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Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley Co., LPA
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Assistant
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Dec 2007 - Jul 2008
Compiled and maintained multiple large databases of highly sensitive client data for various class-action suits to allow simple and fast access to important client metrics and to easily update and add client information. Worked closely with supervising attorney and paralegals in conducting research on client claims. Exceeded expectations in the cataloguing and storing of discovery material and work product of prior large class-action cases resulting in quick access to important legacy case details. Show less
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FedEx Ground
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United States
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Freight and Package Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Package Handler
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Sep 2005 - Jul 2007
Responsible for the loading and unloading of FedEx vehicles under strict time constraints. Supervised the sorting of packages according to destination requiring great attention to detail. Responsible for the loading and unloading of FedEx vehicles under strict time constraints. Supervised the sorting of packages according to destination requiring great attention to detail.
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Office of United States Senator Larry Craig
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Idaho Falls, Idaho
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Volunteer
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Jul 2006 - Jan 2007
Addressed constituent concerns and reported them to Sen. Craig and participated in various party functions. Assisted in research and production of ’44 facets,’ a short documentary of the history of Idaho’s 44 counties. Addressed constituent concerns and reported them to Sen. Craig and participated in various party functions. Assisted in research and production of ’44 facets,’ a short documentary of the history of Idaho’s 44 counties.
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Supply Dynamics
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Data Technician
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Nov 2004 - Jan 2005
Provided analysis and charting of large company database of clients and material orders using Microsoft Excel and database applications. Prepared graphs and reports for company executives. Provided analysis and charting of large company database of clients and material orders using Microsoft Excel and database applications. Prepared graphs and reports for company executives.
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Education
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2008 - 2011
Gonzaga University School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law -
2005 - 2007
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Bachelor of Science, Sociology and Political Science
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