Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Faith Pelton

Orlando

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Public Defender

Office of the Public Defender
01.2024 - Current
  • Conducted 12 jury trials, successfully litigating both misdemeanor and felony cases.
  • Managed active felony caseload of approximately 150 cases, ensuring effective client communication and tailored case strategies.
  • Handled over 1,000 criminal cases, encompassing both misdemeanor and felony matters, demonstrating comprehensive legal expertise.
  • Conduct evidentiary hearings, negotiate plea agreements, and advocate on behalf of clients in contested proceedings.
  • Drafted and argued motions, examined and cross-examined witnesses, and delivered opening statements and closing arguments while collaborating with investigators and expert witnesses for thorough trial preparation.

Legal Assistant

Kimberly Simoes, P.A.
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Assisted with insurance defense litigation, including discovery, pretrial pleadings, and trial preparation.
  • Managed case files and maintained accurate documentation for legal proceedings.
  • Conducted legal research to support attorneys in case preparation and strategy development.

Certified Legal Intern

Barry Legal Clinic
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Represented clients in court under attorney supervision.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda.
  • Managed client communications and case preparation.

Education

Juris Doctor - undefined

Barry University School of Law
Orlando, Florida
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in History

University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri

Skills

  • Scheduling/Planning
  • Legal document preparation
  • Legal research
  • Client relations
  • Task prioritization
  • Case management

Accomplishments

  • Dual licensed to practice law in Missouri and Florida.
  • Achieved highest score on Florida Bar examination in the 6th District of Florida.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

  • Orange County Bar Association
  • Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Florida Bar Examination Grader

Timeline

Assistant Public Defender

Office of the Public Defender
01.2024 - Current

Legal Assistant

Kimberly Simoes, P.A.
01.2024 - 06.2024

Certified Legal Intern

Barry Legal Clinic
01.2023 - 01.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in History

University of Missouri

Juris Doctor - undefined

Barry University School of Law
Faith Pelton