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
2018.10 - 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
2012.09 - Current
- Teach Juvenile Justice and Criminal Procedure.
Chief, Juvenile Unit
Philadelphia Defender Association
2006.09 - 2018.10
- 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
2005.09 - 2007.05
- Taught the Defender Association Trial Advocacy Clinical Program.
Senior Trial Attorney
Philadelphia Defender Association
1993.09 - 2006.08
- 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, PA1993-05
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Trenton State College
Hillwood Lakes, NJ1993-05
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
2018.10 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Drexel Thomas R. Kline School of Law
2012.09 - Current
Chief, Juvenile Unit
Philadelphia Defender Association
2006.09 - 2018.10
Adjunct Professor
University of Pennsylvania Law School
2005.09 - 2007.05
Senior Trial Attorney
Philadelphia Defender Association
1993.09 - 2006.08
J.D. - Emphasis in Criminal Law And Trial Advocacy
Temple Law School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Trenton State College