Carrie F. DeHaven

Lewisburg,WV

Summary

Thorough attorney with in-depth understanding of applicable laws. Works great with fellow attorneys, support staff, and other stakeholders to meet legal demands. Record of success with criminal and civil issues.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Sole Proprietor

Carrie F. DeHaven, Attorney at Law

Lewisburg, WV

05.2018 - Current

Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with state and federal courts as required.
Conducted in-depth research in order to write effective proposals, agreements and contracts.
Interpreted recent court opinions and current legal research to remain current with developments.
Examined legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Monroe County

Union, WV

09.2016 - 04.2018

Represented the office at meetings with other agencies such as probation departments or defense attorneys.
Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
Argued cases in court before judges, juries and administrative bodies.
Developed strategies for effective prosecution of criminal cases based on knowledge of applicable law and case precedents.

Law Clerk

Judge Rowe, Judge Dent

Lewisburg , WV

01.2015 - 09.2016

Provided support to judges in researching relevant laws, regulations and judicial decisions.
Stayed abreast of changes in legislative and regulatory guidelines.
Drafted opinions based on established precedent.

Education

J.D. -

West Virginia University College of Law

Morgantown, WV

05-2004

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology

West Virginia University