Gabriela Ensminger

Motivated criminal justice professional with a background in probation, legal support, and community outreach. Experienced in supervising juveniles, preparing legal documentation, and coordinating with social workers and law enforcement to achieve rehabilitation goals. Brings strong organizational skills, teamwork, and a commitment to empowering clients to make positive life changes.

Santa Clara Probation Department | Intern 01/2024 - 05/2024

• Collaborated with adult and juvenile probation officers in order to get a better understanding of their daily duties and responsibilities.
• Rode along with officers to the client’s home for a home visit.
• Attended court hearings involving clients' cases.
• Engaged in meetings regarding the officer’s client.
• Reviewed court and client related documents.

Records Clearance Project | Intern 01/2023 - 05/2023

San Jose State University 

• Reviewed client’s RAP sheets to see if any charges were eligible to be expunged from the client’s record.
• Interviewed clients gathered information about the clients' past history and connections in their stories to understand why these crimes were committed. (Drug abuse, abusive childhood, etc)
• Met with clients, informing them which charges were able to be expunged, and which charges were labeled as discretionary, meaning that it was up to the judge if the charges could be expunged from their record.
• Assisted in community outreach by educating incarcerated and previously incarcerated individuals about our legal services provided and their legal rights, free of charge.
• Expunging records gives those the opportunity to change their lives for the better by improving their housing and employment.