Ivan Crespo

2014 - Current

Law Office of Ivan Crespo

Solo Practitioner

Criminal cases and Appeals- Litigate juvenile, misdemeanors and felony cases by jury trial; prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required; conduct settlement negotiations and appropriate discovery; attend hearings, pre-trial hearings, trials, sentence, and similar proceedings; prepare witnesses to testify; prepare and file appellate resources before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court; attend Oral Hearings before the Appellate Courts; monitor pending cases to ensure compliance with delivery due dates and track submission of motions. Strong experience litigating DWI, mental impairment and child sexual abuse cases, Immigration and Family- Provide Legal representation to clients before U.S. Immigration Courts in deportation cases; counsel and assist clients in applying for and obtaining a visa; Provide legal representation to clients in child abuse, divorce, adoption, custody, paternal and maternal relationship, child support, and alimony cases; attend full faiths and credits hearings in different states and foreign countries; provide direct legal representation to children under the custody of the Department of Children and Families before the Courts and Administrative Agencies, and perform case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal laws; experience in jury trials.

1999 - 2014

FNC Consultants PSC

Partner, General Attorney

Criminal cases and Appeals- Litigate juvenile, misdemeanors and felony cases by jury trial; prepare legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and opinions as required; conduct settlement negotiations and appropriate discovery; attend hearings, pre-trial hearings, trials, sentence, and similar proceedings; prepare witnesses to testify; prepare and file appellate resources before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court; attend Oral Hearings before the Appellate Courts; monitor pending cases to ensure compliance with delivery due dates and track submission of motions. Immigration and Family- Provide Legal representation to clients before U.S. Immigration Courts in deportation cases; counsel and assist clients in applying for and obtaining a visa; Provide legal representation to clients in child abuse, divorce, adoption, custody, paternal and maternal relationship, child support, and alimony cases; attend full faiths and credits hearings in different states and foreign countries; provide direct legal representation to children under the custody of the Department of Children and Families before the Courts and Administrative Agencies, and perform case management responsibilities in accordance with state and federal laws; experience in jury trials. Civil and Employment- Provide counsel and litigate personal and property damages (Torts); prepare contracts, depositions, interrogatories; interviewing potential witnesses; preparing regular reports to senior management and auditors as requested; use litigation protocols to develop and revise appropriate legal strategy for discovery, investigation, handling and trial/hearing of cases or matters; / Provide counsel in labor-management conflicts; represent clients before Arbitration Procedures regarding labor complaints; negotiate collective bargains; manage Workers Compensation Act claims; knowledge and expertise in several labor and employment laws such as the EEO, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, ADEA, FLSA, and PPACA Act.

1993 - 1998

Public Defender's Office

Investigator

Reviews written requests for investigations from defense attorneys; plans and conducts investigations to support a wide variety of criminal defense work; reviews and analyzes reports and witness statements; contacts and coordinates with various agencies to obtain or verify information, facts and evidence; conducts computer and legal document searches; Coordinates with defense attorneys regarding findings of investigations, presentation of evidence, credibility and sequence of witnesses and other pre-trial preparations; provides court support for attorneys; Prepares written and verbal reports containing facts and findings; makes recommendations on issues valuable to the defense; documents actions in case files; coordinates discovery of evidence; Reviews and subpoenas evidence from labs, police and other agencies for use in defense of the case; coordinates witness court appearances and prepares witnesses to testify; answers questions and explains court procedures; testifies and presents evidence in court as needed; prepare legal arguments, opening statements, closing statements, court pleadings and motions; Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and keeps abreast of changes in job-related rules, statutes, laws and new business trends.

1994 - 1998

Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico

J.D. (1998) | Criminal, Family and Immigration

Honors: Top Number 1 for the class of 1998

1989 - 1993

Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico - Arecibo Campus

B.A. (1993) | Criminal Justice, Investigation

Honors: Dean's List