Maria Martinez

Victim Advocate/Legal Assistant at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, US
Languages
  • Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Notary Public
    Maricopa County
    Jan, 2010
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Victim Advocate/Legal Assistant
      • Feb 2018 - Present

      The Ruth V. McGregor Project to Stop Sex Trafficking is a multifaceted program that involves faculty, students and community organizations in providing a range of legal aid and other assistance to victims of sex trafficking. The program is named for Ruth V. McGregor, a College of Law alumna and former Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, and strong advocate in the efforts to stop sex-trafficking. Advocacy Advocacy for victims is currently accomplished through the project by providing direct legal representation to victims of sex trafficking, who often have criminal convictions related to their sex-trafficking activities; as well as offering social advocacy, provided by professional advocates, who assist victims to secure housing, healthcare, mental health treatment, education, and employment. Community awareness Community awareness about the prevalence and negative impact of sex-trafficking is currently promoted by providing information to the community through local speaking engagements and placement of stories in the local and national media, including stories in the East Valley Tribune, Arizona Republic, Walter Cronkite News Service, and Channel 12. Education Education on how to identify sex-trafficking activities and find resources to assist victims is currently accomplished in three ways: first, by educating the community through increasing awareness on the topic; second, by educating the judiciary and others in the legal system about the realities of victimization and resources available to help overcome the barriers to positive re-entry into society; and third, by educating law students on how to effectively represent both juvenile and adult survivors of this crime. Show less

  • Sedillo Law Firm, PLC
    • Phoenix, Arizona Area
    • Applied Internship
      • Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

      Responsibilities at the Sedillo Law Firm include researching cases and writing motions. Communicating with clients in regards to case proceedings and preparing for trial with attorney. Also complete organization of client files and notes for each file. Strategic business management and billing on all cases for the firm. Responsibilities at the Sedillo Law Firm include researching cases and writing motions. Communicating with clients in regards to case proceedings and preparing for trial with attorney. Also complete organization of client files and notes for each file. Strategic business management and billing on all cases for the firm.

  • Preciado Law Firm
    • Paralegal
      • Dec 2006 - Dec 2011

      Criminal Defense, Family Law, and Juvenile Practice. Responsibilities include communicating with clients regarding court proceedings. Also helping clients navigate through the Order of Protection process by taking them to court and helping them fill out the petition for the order. Responsibilities also include meeting with juvenile clients to review discovery and to review possible services. Research various legal issues, file legal pleadings and schedule court dates. Advocate for client needs. Show less

  • Chavez Consulting Group
    • Receptionist
      • Aug 2004 - Jun 2006

      Responsible for all the following: Entering information into a database, preparing and sending packages to clients, giving orientations to new employees, payroll administration, making appointments, organizing, and banking and balancing accounts. Responsible for all the following: Entering information into a database, preparing and sending packages to clients, giving orientations to new employees, payroll administration, making appointments, organizing, and banking and balancing accounts.

Education

  • Arizona State University
    Bachelor of interdisciplinary studies, Communications and Business
    2007 - 2012

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