Barb Misle

Assistant County Attorney

Travis County Attorney's Office

Austin, TX

10.1992 - 12.2022

Provided legal counsel to County departments and agencies on a broad range of issues.
Prepared pleadings, motions, briefs and other court filings in civil proceedings before state courts.
Assisted in the development of policies and procedures for Civil Commitments, Guardianships, Protective Orders, Medication Hearings when defendants were found incompetent to stand trial in misdemeanor and felony cases, and emergency removal cases pursuant to Adult Protective Services authority.
Attended meetings with department heads to discuss pending matters or provide updates on existing cases.
Participated in mediation sessions between opposing parties when appropriate.
Monitored changes in relevant laws through review of published caselaw decisions or legislative enactments.
Collaborated with other attorneys within the office to ensure proper handling of all legal matters assigned.
Coordinated efforts among external consultants working on behalf of the County.
Interpreted recent court opinions and current legal research to remain current with developments.
Liaised with government agencies, other attorneys, and parties involved in legal proceedings, maintaining professional relationships to facilitate case progress.
Represented clients in court proceedings, hearings, and mediation sessions, effectively advocating on their behalf to achieve favorable outcomes.
Prepared and delivered presentations and legal briefings to clients, colleagues, and industry professionals on relevant legal topics and developments.
Coordinated with investigators and law enforcement agencies to obtain information or evidence used in hearings.
Conducted thorough interviews of prospective jurors as part of voir dire process to assess for competency and biases, making for-cause challenges to dismiss unfit candidates.