Erica Porter
Houston,TX
Summary
Personable Assistant District Attorney with experience working on misdemeanor and felony cases. Strong background in criminal and family law. Commitment to honest leadership, cultivating workplace productivity, and willing to work assiduously to streamline legal proceedings for the office as a whole.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Assistant District Attorney
Jefferson County
Beaumont, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Represented the state in court proceedings, including arraignments, hearings, trials, and sentencing, ensuring legal standards were upheld.
- Presented evidence at trial before judge or jury; argued points of law relevant to case under consideration.
- Spearheaded negotiations to settle cases before trials.
- Analyzed evidence including witness statements, police reports, medical records, photographs and physical objects.
- Conducted interviews with victims, suspects, and witnesses to gather critical evidence for case development.
- Managed successful voir dire processes to optimize jury selection.
- Collaborated in team meetings to strategize case approaches and share updates on ongoing investigations.
Managing Attorney
Leggington Law Firm. PLLC
Silsbee, Texas
07.2006 - 06.2023
- Represented clients in criminal cases during pre-trial and trial proceedings.
- Represented clients in court proceedings, including jury trials.
- Negotiated favorable plea agreements with prosecutors to secure optimal outcomes for clients.
- Attended meetings with prosecutors to discuss possible resolutions of cases.
- Conducted legal research to support defense strategies and case preparations.
- Developed case strategies based on thorough analysis of evidence and legal precedents.
- Collaborated with expert witnesses to gather critical evidence, enhancing case support for clients.
- Counseled clients on legal rights and options, guiding them through potential case outcomes.
- Provided legal advice on family law matters, including divorce and child custody, during consultations.
- Represented clients in family court hearings and trials effectively.
- Prepared legal documents and filed motions in family court.
- Negotiated settlements in mediation sessions with opposing parties.
- Evaluated client financial information to determine appropriate support payments.
Education
J.D. -
South Texas College of Law
Houston, TX08-2004
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Political Science
Prairie View A&M University
Prairie View, TX12-1998
Skills
- Trial presentation
- Legal research
- Case analysis
- Plea negotiation
- Jury selection
- Criminal law knowledge
- Courtroom procedures
- Effective communication
- Persuasive argumentation
- Plea bargaining
- Closing arguments
- Opening statements
- Family law knowledge
- Negotiation tactics
Timeline
Assistant District Attorney
Jefferson County
07.2023 - Current
Managing Attorney
Leggington Law Firm. PLLC
07.2006 - 06.2023
J.D. -
South Texas College of Law
Bachelor of Arts And Science - Political Science
Prairie View A&M University
References
Available upon request.
Personal Information
Title: Attorney at Law
Professional Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas
- Texas District & County Attorneys Association
- Jefferson County Bar Association
References
References available upon request.