Athena Chase
Wilton
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Public Defender with expertise in legal research, trial strategy, and plea negotiations. Proven ability to advocate effectively for clients in complex criminal cases.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Public Defender
San Joaquin County Public Defenders
Stockton
11.2006 - 03.2024
- Represented clients in criminal proceedings
- Researched legal precedents and case law to support defense strategies.
- Participated in court hearings, presenting arguments and evidence effectively.
- Provided legal advice and counsel to clients during trial preparation.
- Managed investigations and prepared criminal cases for court.
- Reviewed police reports and other investigative materials relating to client cases prior to trial preparation or plea negotiations.
- Presented oral arguments at hearings before judges or juries.
- Developed trial strategies and defense tactics to present evidence in a persuasive manner.
- Negotiated plea agreements with prosecutors on behalf of clients.
- Conducted legal research and analysis to identify applicable case law and statutes for use in court proceedings.
- Represented clients at arraignment hearings, preliminary hearings, motion hearings, court and jury trials.
Deputy Public Defender
Yolo County Public Defenders
Woodland
08.1998 - 07.2001
- Represented misdemeanor and felony clients in various criminal proceedings.
- Conducted arraignments, bail hearings, and preliminary hearings.
- Managed court trials for misdemeanor and felony cases.
- Facilitated jury selection for both misdemeanor and felony trials.
Deputy Public Defender
Stanislaus County Public Defenders
Modesto
06.1994 - 03.1996
- Represented clients in pre-trial hearings, preliminary hearings, and motion calendars.
- Advocated for clients during misdemeanor and jury trials in a firm of 45 attorneys.
Education
MBA - Accounting and Finance
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Amherst, MA05-1987
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Minor in Chemistry
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-1983
Skills
- Legal research
- Trial strategy
- Plea negotiations
- Court representation
- Criminal law expertise
- Case management
Affiliations
Certified EMT
Timeline
Deputy Public Defender
San Joaquin County Public Defenders
11.2006 - 03.2024
Deputy Public Defender
Yolo County Public Defenders
08.1998 - 07.2001
Deputy Public Defender
Stanislaus County Public Defenders
06.1994 - 03.1996
MBA - Accounting and Finance
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Minor in Chemistry
University of Maine