William Tattnall Rush

2014 - Current

W. Tattnall Rush, Attorney At Law PLLC

Owner

Providing PASSIONATE REPRESENTATION to those facing a family legal crisis. Advocacy in the practice areas of Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Division of Assets/ Property, Spousal Support/ Alimony, Legal Separation, Collaborative Divorce, Visitation, Parental Rights, Parental Alienation, and more in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert, and Chandler, Arizona.

2012 - 2014

Maricopa County Attorney's Office

Deputy County Attorney

Prosecuted sensitive cases in the Special Crimes Bureau of a Major Crimes Division, including identity theft by illegal immigrants, prostitution, criminal enterprise, and home invasion cases. Reviewed large caseloads for filing charges in the Charging Division and presented cases to the Grand Jury.

2009 - 2012

Navajo County Attorney's Office

Deputy County Attorney

Vertically and horizontally prosecuted broad range of felony cases. Specialization in prosecution of large and complex financial crimes. Worked independently with little supervision. Prosecuted major crimes including serious violent crimes and financial crimes from investigation stage through disposition.

2007 - 2009

Apache County Attorney's Office

Deputy County Attorney

Vertically prosecuted a heavy load of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Gained broad experience in virtually every aspect of criminal practice, including: advising law enforcement, charging, preliminary hearings, plea negotiations, settlement conferences, suppression hearings, bench trials, jury trials, sentencing, petitions to revoke probation, and special actions. Responsible for handling juvenile cases.

2006 - 2007

University of San Diego

Faculty LSAT Instructor

Taught intensive course to prepare students to achieve a high score on the Law School Admission Test (LSAT). Developed course curriculum designed to quickly enhance logical and critical thinking skills.

2004 - 2005

San Diego County District Attorny's Office

Certified Legal Intern

Wrote and argued numerous hearings and motions in court. Won over 50 motions and court appearances, losing none. Assisted in the preparation of a 52 count organized crime prosecution. Researched and wrote memoranda regarding legal issues for pending trials. Served four internships: Appellate Division, Gangs Division, Superior Court Division, and Central Pretrial Division.

1996 - 1997

United States Marine Corps

Squad Leader

Conceived of resolutions to leadership and teamwork obstacles under conditions of extreme stress. Adeptly learned military knowledge. Thrived in rigorous physical training tasks. Received Honorable Discharge and awarded disability benefits for an injury sustained in training, which I decline to accept.

U OF SAN DIEGO

2002 - 2005

University of San Diego School of Law

J.D. (2005)

Wrote and argued numerous hearings and motions in court. Won over 50 motions and court appearances, losing none. Assisted in the preparation of a 52 count organized crime prosecution. Researched and wrote memoranda regarding legal issues for pending trials. Served four internships: Appellate Division, Gangs Division, Superior Court Division, and Central Pretrial Division.