George Fernandez
Managing Attorney
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Full or Part Time Employment at a reputable Law Firm With Opportunity For Advancement. Diligent practitioner with solid background in legal practice. Expertise in providing comprehensive legal counsel and successfully navigating litigation cases. Demonstrated proficiency in legal research and drafting persuasive legal documents.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
ATTORNEY
THE LAW OFFICES OF GEORGE L. FERNANDEZ
06.2019 - Current
- Criminal Law: Representing clients at arraignments, pre-trial, bail, restitution, sentencing, pre-trial motions and preliminary hearings in felony and misdemeanor criminal in all state and federal courts in California
- Drafting and arguing pre trial motions (P.C 1538; Serna; 1473.7; 1203.4 ; sentencing memorandum et al)
- Interviewing clients in county jails throughout California; interviewing witnesses, and conducting legal research to formulate legal strategy to zealously advocate and advise for clients best interests at all times
- Meeting Judges in chambers with opposing counsel to discuss case facts, obtaining indicated court offers and discussing potential resolutions to cases
- Family Law: Representing clients in Temporary Restraining Order Hearings (Civil Harassment and Domestic Violence), Child Custody and Support Matters
- Employment Law: Defending Depositions in workers compensation claims on a contractual basis.
- Bankruptcy Law: Chapter 7 Petitions.
- Personal Injury Claims (pre-litigation).
- Landlord/Tenant: Eviction Defense and Landlord Eviction.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
THE MATIAN FIRM
11.2017 - 06.2019
- Managing caseload of misdemeanor and felony cases and civil of over approximately 180 cases that cover Southern, Northern California and Central District
- Representing clients at arraignments, pre-trial, bail, restitution, sentencing, motions and preliminary hearings in all state and federal courts in California
- Interviewing clients in county jails throughout California; interviewing witnesses, and conducting legal research to formulate legal strategy to zealously advocate for clients best interests
- Meeting Judges in chambers with opposing counsel to discuss case facts, obtaining indicated court offers and discussing potential resolutions to cases.
CASE MANAGER II
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
09.2005 - 10.2017
- Managing caseloads in the 50 states and with global partner states in paternity and supports actions against non-custodial parents based on reciprocal agreements governed by the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA)
- Establishing, enforcing, and modifying said actions by adjudicating paternity; enforcing court orders through local, state, national and international mechanisms pursuant to UIFSA, local, state and federal family law
- Interviewing case participants to respond to said participants needs and concerns regarding the establishment, enforcement, and modification of support orders.
Education
Juris Doctorate -
Pacific Coast University School of Law
Long Beach, CA01.2014
Master of Arts in Public Administration -
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA11.2008
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science & Minor in Criminology -
University of La Verne
La Verne, CA12.2005
Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies -
Platt College
Ontario, CA03.2001
Skills
- Case Management
- Trial experience
- Oral debate
- Legal writing
- Court Procedures
- Ethics and Professionalism
- Document filing
- Reviewing documents
- Investigation skills
- Legal Research
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Advisory
- Family law
- Legal Analysis
- Court preparation
- Contract Negotiation
- Oral advocacy
- Document Preparation
- Settlement Negotiation
- Litigation Management
- Client Counseling
- Criminal defense
- Litigation
- Case analysis
- Case File Management
- Criminal Law
- Real Estate Law
- Civil and criminal law expertise
- Client Representation
- Client Representation and Advisement
- Legal Brief Preparation
- Legal Research and Review
- Courtroom Procedures
- Lexis-Nexis
- Discovery and Document Review
- Legal Document Preparation
Prohacvice
Representation Felony Matter in the Washington D.C. District Court PRO HAC VICE
Skillsandmemberships
- Bi-Lingual-English/Spanish.
- Active member in good standing with the California Bar Association (bar # 316205)
- Active member in good standing with the American Bar Association (member#03223359)
- Active member in good standing with the California Young Attorney's Association.
- Active member in good standing with the Beverley Hills Bar Association
- Active member in good standing with the Long Beach Bar Association
- Active member in good standing with United States District Court. Central District of California.
- Active member in good standing with United States District Court. Washington D.C. (PRO HAC VICE)
Affiliations
- Long Beach Bar Association
- Beverly Hills Bar Association
- Los Angeles Bar Association
- San Bernardino Bar Association
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
ATTORNEY
THE LAW OFFICES OF GEORGE L. FERNANDEZ
06.2019 - Current
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
THE MATIAN FIRM
11.2017 - 06.2019
CASE MANAGER II
LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES
09.2005 - 10.2017
Master of Arts in Public Administration -
University of La Verne
Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science & Minor in Criminology -
University of La Verne
Associate of Arts Degree in Paralegal Studies -
Platt College
Juris Doctorate -
Pacific Coast University School of Law
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