Since 2015
2018 - Current
Lesnevich, Marzano-Lesnevich, O'Cathain & O'Cathain, LLC
Argues motions, drafts pleadings, certifications, mediation statements, early settlement proposal statements, settlement proposals and property settlement agreements. Handles matrimonial matters from inception to final resolution.
2017 - 2018
Sherwood & Johnson, LLC
Argued motions, drafted pleadings, certifications, mediation statements, early settlement panel statements, settlement proposals and property settlement agreements. Handled matrimonial matters from inception to final resolution.
2016 - 2018
Silverman and Roedel, LLC
Argued motions, conducted depositions, and participated in proof hearings, settlement negotiations and arbitration on clients’ behalf. Prepared legal briefs, memoranda, motions and performs discovery throughout litigation with constant correspondence with insurance companies and adversaries. Handled client intake, as well as frequent client contact from inception of case until settlement.
2015 - 2015
Ocean County Prosecutor's Office
Argued suppression motions on behalf of the State and participated in arraignments, sentencing and plea agreements. Drafted legal briefs, motions and memoranda in response to suppression motions. Compiled case summaries for three prosecutors, including the Chief of Trial Division, in preparation for weekly court appearances. Attended in-chambers case conferences.
2014 - 2015
Law Office of Claire Scully, Esq.
Drafted briefs, pre-trial motions, post-judgment motions, client certifications, orders and expungements.
2013 - 2014
Superior Court of Monmouth County - Family Division
Managed regular motion calendar by coordinating with the court staff and attorneys. Researched various family law issues and drafted motion orders and bench memoranda.
2013 - 2013
Essex County Prosecutor's Office - Narcotics Unit
Participated in daily preparation and prosecution of criminal cases in Juvenile Justice Division. Drafted accusatory instruments, conducted arraignments, negotiated plea bargains, appeared for calendar calls, and engaged in motion practice on behalf of the State.
2012 - 2012
United States Attorney's Office, District of New Jersey
Assisted the District with formation and organization of the new Federal Reentry Court by conducting extensive research on practices of national reentry courts and proposing strategies and protocol to be implemented. Drafted the Government’s response to a suppression motion based on seizure of evidence predicated on inaccurate search warrant affidavit. Drafted legal memorandum on proper constitutional framework to analyze claims against city police officers who had allegedly stole property from defendants.
2012 - 2012
New York County District Attorney's Office
Drafted responsive motions arguing that original complaints were facially sufficient, cases should not be dismissed and that evidence should not be suppressed. Completed research assignments regarding Marijuana Possession in a Public Place, Unlicensed General Vending and the unauthorized sale of unstamped cigarettes.
2012 - 2012
Essex County Prosecutor's Office - Juvenile Justice Division
Participated in daily preparation and prosecution of criminal cases in Juvenile Justice Division. Drafted accusatory instruments, conducted arraignments, negotiated plea bargains, appeared for calendar calls, and engaged in motion practice on behalf of the State.
2011 - 2011
City of Newark Municipal Prosecutor's Office
Assisted counsel with court room case work including exchanging discovery with adversary, discussing plea offers with defendants, and educating witnesses about the victim advocacy program.
2011 - 2011
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice/Newark Re-entry Legal Services (VLJ/ReLeSe)
Assisted recently released clients to complete preliminary procedures for expungements, license restoration and child support modification. Created and formatted templates for family law motions including motion to emancipate, establish paternity, vacate arrears, modify support, and enforce visitation. Instituted new protocol for ReLeSe family law division.
2011 - 2011
Essex County Prosecutor's Office - Appellate Division
Drafted appellate briefs arguing against suppression of evidence seized during a traffic stop and opposing defendant’s motion for post-conviction relief based on claim of prejudicial jury. Conducted research on custodial interrogations.
2008 - 2010
Law Office of Veronica M. Davis, Esq.
Assisted in drafting and editing legal briefs, memoranda, motions, supporting certifications, and orders. Completed interrogatories, case information statements, affidavits, subpoenas, and depositions. Created and updated client files. Assisted attorneys in preparation for trials, hearings, and motions.
2011 - 2013
J.D. (2013)
2010 - 2011
M.A. (2011) | Criminal Justice
2003 - 2007
B.S. (2007) | Communication
Pace University School of Law
American Constitution Society.
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
