HEATHER WONNEBERGER
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Motivated and detail-oriented attorney recently admitted to the California State Bar with hands-on experience as a law clerk at both a private firm and the Sonoma County District Attorney's Office. Adept at conducting legal research, drafting motions and briefs, and handling law and motion hearings. Experienced in collaborating with attorneys to develop case strategies, assist with trial preparation, and support criminal litigation. Passionate about criminal law and dedicated to serving the community through a career in prosecution.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Law Clerk
Sonoma County District Attorney's Office
03.2023 - Current
- Over 30 court appearances conducting legal argument on misdemeanor, felony, and post-conviction law and motion under the supervision of an attorney.
- Conduct legal research and draft court documents, including motions, oppositions, briefs, and appeals
- Assist in criminal case preparation by drafting legal memoranda, motions, briefs, and preparing trial documents, exhibits, and binders
- File documents with the court, track case deadlines, ensuring timely submission and updating supervisors
- Participate in legal training on legal developments and court procedures
Administrative Assistant, Public Safety Training Center
Santa Rosa Junior College
10.2014 - 05.2023
- Provided administrative support for Fire Technology program and students, including registration, and processing Fire Academy applications
- Managed Fire Technology website and coordinated departmental meetings, creating agendas and minutes
- Assisted with budgeting, course scheduling, and generating certificates and continuing education units
- Processed payroll for adjunct faculty and staff, handled new-hire paperwork, and tracked employee seniority and pay rates
Law Clerk
Dunst Law Offices (Family Law)
11.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted with client interviews, trial preparation, hearings, and depositions
- Conducted legal research, drafted legal memos and briefs, and prepared pleadings
- Managed case files and maintained organized records for ongoing cases
- Provided administrative support including filing, copying, and answering phones
Customer Service Coordinator
VCA Westside Animal Hospital
03.2013 - 05.2016
- Scheduled client appointments and communicated preparation instructions
- Managed patient records, processed payments, and submitted insurance forms
- Handled inventory management and ordered necessary supplies for the clinic
Education
Juris Doctor -
Empire College School of Law
Santa Rosa, CA06.2024
Master of Legal Studies -
Empire College School of Law
Santa Rosa, CA04.2022
B.S. - Fitness Management
Walla Walla University
College Place, WA12.2011
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Legal analysis
- Litigation
- Case management
- Motions drafting and filing
- Legal terminology and concepts
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Applications
- Navigating Prosecution by Karpel (PBK)
Certification
- EMT-B Certificate
- FEMA ICS-100
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
Licenses and bar admission
Admitted to the State Bar of California, 11/14/24
Timeline
Senior Law Clerk
Sonoma County District Attorney's Office
03.2023 - Current
Law Clerk
Dunst Law Offices (Family Law)
11.2021 - 12.2022
Administrative Assistant, Public Safety Training Center
Santa Rosa Junior College
10.2014 - 05.2023
Customer Service Coordinator
VCA Westside Animal Hospital
03.2013 - 05.2016
Master of Legal Studies -
Empire College School of Law
B.S. - Fitness Management
Walla Walla University
- EMT-B Certificate
- FEMA ICS-100
- BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)
Juris Doctor -
Empire College School of Law
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