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KRISTIN FINKBEINER

Newaygo,MI

Summary

Goal-focused attorney with expertise in family law, criminal law, and limited immigration law. Demonstrated success as an assistant prosecuting attorney complemented by over two years of experience in Michigan Child Support Systems, divorce conciliations, and child interviews through Newaygo Friend of the Court. Skilled in delivering clear legal options to clients while fostering effective teamwork and maintaining strong interpersonal communication. Committed to continuous professional development in a collaborative work environment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ATTORNEY

Kristin Finkbeiner Law, PLLC
Newaygo, MI
10.2020 - Current
  • Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individual clients
  • Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents
  • Examine legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit
  • Evaluate findings and develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases
  • Gather evidence to formulate defense or to initiate legal actions, by such means as interviewing clients and witnesses to ascertain the facts of a case
  • Negotiate settlements of civil disputes
  • Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law
  • Prepare dockets or calendars of cases to be called, using computers
  • Record case dispositions, court orders, or arrangements made for payment of court fees
  • Answer inquiries from the general public regarding judicial procedures, court appearances, trial dates, adjournments, outstanding warrants, summonses, subpoenas, witness fees, or payment of fines
  • Prepare documents recording the outcomes of court proceedings
  • Instruct parties about timing of court appearances
  • Explain procedures or forms to parties in cases or to the general public
  • Collect court fees or fines and record amounts collected

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Montcalm County
Stanton, MI
10.2020 - 01.2023
  • Reviewed search warrants issued by local magistrates prior to execution.
  • Monitored compliance with terms of probation or parole agreements imposed upon convicted offenders.
  • Used in-depth knowledge of legal precedents to analyze probable outcomes of cases.
  • Assisted prosecutors with jury selection process during trials.
  • Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
  • Presented oral arguments in court proceedings regarding motions or hearings.
  • Supervised staff assigned to assist with prosecution duties such as document preparation or courtroom appearances.

E X P E R I E N C E

Newaygo County Friend of the Court
White Cloud, MI
03.2015 - 06.2017
  • Proficient in Michigan Child Support Systems (MiCES, MiSDU, IV-D Support Services)
  • Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
  • Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses
  • Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
  • Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Law

COOLEY LAW SCHOOL
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2020

Health Care Administration - Health Care Management

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Big Rapids, MI
12.2014

Skills

  • Motions practice
  • Legal research
  • Plea negotiations
  • Evidence presentation
  • Legal writing
  • Oral advocacy

Certification

Michigan State Bar, 05/20

References

  • Mike Paige, Referee, Newaygo County Friend Of The Court, (231) 924-1640
  • Sara Skillman, Elder Law Attorney, Longstreet Elder Law & Estate Planning, (269) 320-0649

Timeline

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Montcalm County
10.2020 - 01.2023

ATTORNEY

Kristin Finkbeiner Law, PLLC
10.2020 - Current

E X P E R I E N C E

Newaygo County Friend of the Court
03.2015 - 06.2017

Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Law

COOLEY LAW SCHOOL

Health Care Administration - Health Care Management

FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY

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