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Elton Anglada

Woodbine,NJ

Summary

Accomplished Senior Trial Attorney and Adjunct Professor with a proven track record at the NJ Office of the Public Defender and Drexel Thomas R. Kline School of Law. Expert in juvenile justice, adept at managing high-stakes cases and mentoring teams. Renowned for excellent time management and impactful teaching, consistently earning high reviews. Achieved significant improvements in juvenile defense strategies. Educator equipped with comprehensive teaching experience and strong commitment to academic excellence. Known for fostering collaborative environments and adapting to diverse student needs. Skilled in curriculum development, student mentorship, and educational technology integration. Reliable team player focused on achieving measurable outcomes and enhancing student success.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Trial Attorney

NJ Office of the Public Defender
10.2018 - Current
  • Represent adult and juvenile defendants in all phases of criminal prosecution, from arrest through sentencing.

Adjunct Professor

Drexel Thomas R. Kline School of Law
09.2012 - Current
  • Teach Juvenile Justice and Criminal Procedure.

Chief, Juvenile Unit

Philadelphia Defender Association
09.2006 - 10.2018
  • Supervised and trained 25 juvenile defenders, 8 social workers, 3 investigators, and support staff.
  • Responsible for the constitutional integrity of approximately 40,000 juvenile hearings/year.
  • Worked as an integral part of the Defender Association Management team. Answered directly to the Public Defender.

Adjunct Professor

University of Pennsylvania Law School
09.2005 - 05.2007
  • Taught the Defender Association Trial Advocacy Clinical Program.

Senior Trial Attorney

Philadelphia Defender Association
09.1993 - 08.2006
  • Represented juvenile and adult defendants in all phases of criminal prosecution.
  • Tried numerous jury trials to verdict.

Education

J.D. - Emphasis in Criminal Law And Trial Advocacy

Temple Law School
Philadelphia, PA
05-1993

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Trenton State College
Hillwood Lakes, NJ
05-1993

Skills

  • Excellent time management and classroom demeanor
  • Consistently high reviews from students and peers
  • Completes grading assignments in a timely fashion, without incidents or problems or student complaints

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Trial Attorney

NJ Office of the Public Defender
10.2018 - Current

Adjunct Professor

Drexel Thomas R. Kline School of Law
09.2012 - Current

Chief, Juvenile Unit

Philadelphia Defender Association
09.2006 - 10.2018

Adjunct Professor

University of Pennsylvania Law School
09.2005 - 05.2007

Senior Trial Attorney

Philadelphia Defender Association
09.1993 - 08.2006

J.D. - Emphasis in Criminal Law And Trial Advocacy

Temple Law School

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Trenton State College
Elton Anglada