EXPERIENCE
Law Offices of Public Defender Carlos J. Martinez
Miami, FL
Assistant Public Defender August 2014 – present
As Senior Supervising Attorney for the Behavioral Health Division, leads team of attorneys representing clients in treatment courts, medication hearings, or on court supervision connected to mental health or disability. Litigates and facilitates treatment releases for the indigent accused.
In previous roles: On-boarded, trained, and coached attorneys to provide pre-arraignment representation to adults charged with felonies. Created all department training materials, including the comprehensive department manual. Provided strategic analysis and feedback on oral and written advocacy. Established logistical framework for streamlining release of in-custody clients. (2019 –2024.) Advised on immigration consequences flowing from clients’ criminal cases. Drafted hundreds of memos each month, analyzing each client’s unique circumstances and recommending alternate dispositions to mitigate consequences and advance clients’ goals. (2018 –2023.) Represented the indigent accused in a high-volume, high-stakes context. Tailored legal strategies to each client’s priorities. Developed an innovative, well-researched, and rigorous motions practice. Tenaciously fought cases at trial. (2014 – 2018.)
Georgetown University Law Center Washington, DC
Student Attorney – Criminal Defense & Prisoner Advocacy Clinic August 2013 – May 2014
Served as counsel to indigent clients facing misdemeanor charges or parole revocation.
Various Public Defender Offices
Legal Intern/Law Clerk June 2012 – August 2013
Conducted legal research, drafted motions, prepared investigation memos, and assisted with trial preparation in Delaware, Orleans Parish, the District of Columbia, and Montgomery County, Maryland.
Canadian Civil Liberties Association Toronto, ON
Research Intern, Administrative Volunteer February – September 2011
BAR ADMISSIONS
State of Florida, September 2014
Supreme Court of the United States, June 2019
EDUCATION
Georgetown University Law Center Washington, DC
Juris Doctor May 2014 Public Interest Fellow Honors: Dean’s List 2014, Greenfield Trial Practice Award 2014 Criminal Law Association (President, 2013-14), Women’s Legal Alliance (Publicity Chair, 2012-13)
McMaster Divinity College, McMaster University Hamilton, ON
Master of Arts in Christian Studies: History of Christianity May 2010
Rocky Mountain College Calgary, AB
Bachelor of Arts in Theology, Magna Cum Laude May 2008
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Jeopardy! champion, January 2016
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? contestant, January 2019