DAVID TRAVIEZO
Helotes,USA
Summary
Service-driven J.D. candidate with a strong foundation in military justice, equipped to deliver comprehensive support in legal research, drafting, and case management. Proven ability to navigate complex legal frameworks and provide strategic insights that enhance case outcomes. Committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity while fostering collaborative relationships within diverse teams. Eager to leverage legal expertise and dedication to service in a dynamic legal environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Extern
Trial Defense Service, U.S. Army
San Antonio, Texas
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted legal research and analysis of case law, statutes, and regulations to support defense strategies.
- Drafted motions, expert witness requests, and legal opinions for criminal defense matters.
- Collaborated with defense counsel and investigators on case development for felony and misdemeanor trials, preliminary hearings, and administrative proceedings.
Intern
U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps
San Antonio, Texas
05.2023 - 07.2025
- Conducted legal research and analysis on case law, statutes, and military regulations to support referral of charges and administrative actions.
- Drafted legal reviews for Unfavorable Information Files, Letters of Reprimand, Letters of Counseling, Enlisted Referral Reports, and administrative demotions.
- Coordinated with Security Forces Investigations and the Office of Special Investigations on case developments and evidentiary matters.
- Prepared expert witness requests and formulated legal memoranda to assist attorneys in case strategy and trial preparation.
- Shadowed military defense counsel in courts-martial and administrative proceedings, assisting with defense strategy and witness interviews.
Defense Paralegal
Trial Defense Service, U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, Texas
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Performed comprehensive paralegal duties for criminal defense litigation, including felony and misdemeanor jury trials, preliminary hearings, and administrative proceedings.
- Conducted monthly investigations, assisted in development of defense strategies through witness interrogations, and collaborated with counsel to define case theories.
- Facilitated weekly legal briefings and consultations with clients, witnesses, and legal professionals, ensuring thorough documentation of case details and issues.
- Managed preparation of pleadings, affidavits, exhibits, motions, plea agreements, and expert witness requests for trial and administrative proceedings.
- Coordinated and facilitated monthly prison inspections and visits for pre-trial confinement clients, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and client advocacy.
Military Justice Paralegal
U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps
Fort Bliss, Texas
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Provided weekly preliminary legal support to unit commanders and staff for coordinated legal actions.
- Prepared and processed legal documents in support of non-judicial punishment line of duty determinations, separation board proceedings, and other administrative law matters.
- Organized and briefed quarterly reports on trends of punitive actions for largest and most deployed air defense organization.
- Assembled and processed military legal documents for felony and misdemeanor jury trials.
- Drafted settlement documentation, wills, separation decrees, and power of attorneys for clients.
- Conducted weekly investigations and prepared reports on case files.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Sociology
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Bronx, New YorkCandidate for Doctor of Jurisprudence - undefined
St. Mary’s University School of Law
San Antonio, Texas05.2027
Community Service
Texas Veterans Legal Advice Clinic, Volunteered with the San Antonio Legal Aid Society assisting veterans with record expunctions, nondisclosures, consumer and housing issues, probate, military discharge upgrades, and family law matters.
Timeline
Extern
Trial Defense Service, U.S. Army
08.2025 - Current
Intern
U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps
05.2023 - 07.2025
Defense Paralegal
Trial Defense Service, U.S. Army
02.2022 - 06.2023
Military Justice Paralegal
U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps
05.2020 - 02.2022
Candidate for Doctor of Jurisprudence - undefined
St. Mary’s University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Sociology
Lehman College of The City University of New York