Experience

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  Davis County Attorney Office

  • District Court Judge

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  Davis County Attorney Office

  • Davis County, Utah, United States

  • Deputy County Attorney

    • Apr 2023 - Present
    • Davis County, Utah, United States

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  Salt Lake City Justice Courts

  • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

  • Judge Pro Tempore

    • Oct 2019 - Present
    • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

    • Appointed by Utah Supreme Court to serve as a Judge Pro Tempore (Volunteer position)• Presided over bench trials involving small claims cases

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  Utah County Attorney's Office

  • Provo, Utah, United States

  • Special Victims Unit Section Chief

    • Feb 2022 - May 2023
    • Provo, Utah, United States

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  Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office

  • Greater Salt Lake City Area

  • Deputy District Attorney

    • Nov 2014 - Feb 2022
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area

    • Prosecuted homicides, vehicular homicides, robberies, sex crimes against children and adults, financial crimes, domestic violence, burglary, theft, child abuse, DUI/DWI, and drug crimes• Reviewed search warrants for blood, DNA, cell phone extractions, physical evidence and worked with law enforcement in ongoing sex crimes and child exploitation investigations• Provided legal guidance to FBI and deputized agents involved in Child Exploitation Task Force (CETF) investigations in Salt Lake County and prosecuted child exploitation cases• Prepared and argued motions, filed jury instructions and proposed orders for criminal cases• Taught 12 three-hour POST trainings for police cadets on courtroom demeanor, property and person crimes and taught 12 one-hour CLE trainings for felony prosecutors on trial advocacy• Tried 36 felony jury trials to verdict, 9 misdemeanor jury trials to verdict• Commendation Letter for Outstanding Performance from Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, Years 2017 - 2021• 2016 Trial Attorney of the Year from Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office

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  Office of the Attorney General of American Samoa

  • American Samoa

  • Assistant Attorney General

    • May 2013 - Nov 2014
    • American Samoa

    • Prosecuted public corruption, violent crimes, sex crimes against adults and children, child abuse, financial crimes, property crimes and drug crimes• Worked with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) prosecuting drug cases • Prepared and argued motions, filed jury instructions and proposed orders for criminal cases• Conducted in-service training for police officers, staff, and prosecutors• Tried 11 felony jury trials to verdict

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  Lincoln County District Attorney's Office

  • Lincoln County, Nevada

  • Deputy District Attorney

    • Feb 2012 - May 2013
    • Lincoln County, Nevada

    • Prosecuted criminal, juvenile, and child neglect cases • Prepared and argued motions, filed jury instructions and proposed orders for criminal cases• Provided legal guidance for civil and municipal matters in Lincoln County• Tried 10 criminal bench trials and two felony jury trials to verdict

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  United States Attorney's Office

  • Washington D.C. Metro Area

  • Special Assistant US Attorney

    • Jul 2011 - Feb 2012
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area

    • Legal Fellow for the USAO-DC• Prepared and argued motions, filed jury instructions and proposed orders for criminal cases• Tried 18 criminal trials to verdict

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  Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic

  • Greater Salt Lake City Area

  • Victim Advocate / Attorney

    • Mar 2009 - Jul 2011
    • Greater Salt Lake City Area

    Interviewing crime victims and assist attorneys in screening cases. Represent clients in court under third year practice rule.Research legal issues dealing with crime victims' rights, including material witness warrants, contempt orders, and the constitutional rights of Utah crime victims.

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  Family Law Clinic

  • Law Student Volunteer

    • Mar 2009 - Dec 2010

    Counseling low-income clients regarding family law.Research family law issues, including motions for modifying a divorce decree and divorce stipulations.

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  Rocky Mountain Innocence Center

  • Student Investigator

    • Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

    Responsible for screening and investigating innocence claims by prisoners. Specific duties include interviewing inmates and witnesses, reviewing trial records, and researching legal questions.

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  Utah County Attorney's Office

  • Law Extern

    • May 2010 - Jul 2010

    Research and write motions responding to defense motions which included motions to quash, and motions to reconsider.

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  The Honorable Stephen Roth

  • Judicial Intern

    • Aug 2009 - Dec 2009

    Responsible for researching and drafting bench memoranda, opinions, reviewing juror surveys and orders on criminal cases.

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  Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel

  • Blackberry Program Manager

    • Nov 2005 - Aug 2008

    Provided technical and training support for state legislators Coordinated year-round BlackBerry program for 180 legislative employees

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  Fidelity Investments

  • Registered Representative

    • 1997 - 2000