FAITH SPRINKLE
Grundy,VA
Summary
Law student with prosecutorial experience and a strong interest in criminal law, litigation, and public service. Experienced in legal research, case preparation, and supporting active criminal matters. Seeking opportunities to develop litigation and advocacy skills while pursuing career in public-service law, particularly criminal prosecution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Intern
Buchanan County Commonwealth Attorney
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted legal research on criminal statutes, case law, and procedural rules to support prosecutorial decisions and trial preparation.
- Draft motions, subpoenas, and discovery requests.
- Assist attorneys with witness interviews and trial preparation.
- Review police reports and evidence for case development.
- Attend and observe arraignments, preliminary hearings, and jury trials
Victim's Advocacy Intern
Radford Commonwealth Attorney
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted with preparations of case files and legal documents for criminal cases and pretrial preparation.
- Served as a liaison between victims and legal teams, communicating legal procedures and case-related information.
- Observed court hearings and participated in case strategy discussions to develop an understanding of prosecutorial processes and victim advocacy.
- Contributed to developing outreach materials designed to educate the public about victim's rights and available resources.
Intern
Patrick K. Moore, PC
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Prepared and formatted legal documents while reviewing materials for accuracy and completeness.
- Maintained physical and electronic filing systems and supported organization of legal records.
- Provided high quality, up-to-date documentation for all services provided by the office.
- Established and maintained relationships with operational contacts to support day-to-day operations.
Intern
Commonwealth Attorney's Office
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked with Assistant Commonwealth's Attorneys and the Commonwealth's Attorney to build strong organizational skills by managing documents, overseeing legal software, and maintaining case confidentiality.
- Attended over 20 hours of criminal trials focusing on traffic cases.
Education
J.D. -
Appalachian School of Law
Grundy, VA05.2028
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Radford University
Radford, VA05.2024
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Patrick & Henry Community College
Martinsville, VA05.2022
Skills
- Legal research
- Drafting documents
- Analytical thinking
- Case management
- LexisNexis
- Microsoft Office Suite
Timeline
Legal Intern
Buchanan County Commonwealth Attorney
05.2025 - Current
Victim's Advocacy Intern
Radford Commonwealth Attorney
01.2024 - 05.2024
Intern
Patrick K. Moore, PC
05.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
Commonwealth Attorney's Office
08.2020 - 12.2020
J.D. -
Appalachian School of Law
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Radford University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Patrick & Henry Community College