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Hope Callahan, Esq.

Newport Beach,CA

Summary

Former Deputy District Attorney with over 20 years of proven first chair trial experience in trying over 60 Criminal Jury Trials, and over 100 Juvenile Bench Trials. Extensive knowledge of the Penal and Evidence codes, illicit drugs crimes, Insurance Fraud and Workers Compensation Law. Led training of government and private organizations on the topic of Medical Insurance Fraud and Disability Fraud.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract Trial Attorney And Negotiation Specialist

Hope Callahan Law
07.2021 - Current
  • First Chair Employment bench trials
  • Select and Interview witnesses for trial
  • Advocate for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
  • Develop legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve cases
  • Negotiate settlements

Deputy District Attorney

Orange County District Attorney
07.1998 - 03.2020
  • First chair of over 160 Criminal trials consisting of felonies, economic crimes, assault with deadly weapons, fraud and domestic violence.
  • Interviewed and selected jurors in voir dire based on assessment of personality, competency and fair mindedness in over 60 trials by identifying juror biases that could impact the outcome of trial proceedings.
  • Educated legislators and city and county officials in drafting sober living law legislation and enforcement procedures by offering insights as a Deputy District Attorney and expert on the law.
  • Member of the OC District Attorney team who traveled to Palm Beach Florida upon invitation of the Palm Beach State Attorney, Dave Aronberg to discuss legal tactics to combat addiction treatment fraud.
  • Mentored junior attorneys on trial strategy development and courtroom techniques, fostering a supportive team environment.
    Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
  • Led a task with Orange County police chiefs to discuss community issues.

Associate Attorney

Kinkle, Rodiger And Spriggs
06.1997 - 07.1998
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
  • Proposed requests for admission and requests for production of documents.

Education

J.D. - Law

Western State University - College of Law
Fullerton, CA
12.1996

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
12.1990

Skills

  • Trial work
  • Able to pick effective juries
  • Hard working and dedicated to client advocacy
  • Effective Litigator
  • Strong rapport with Orange County Bench and Defense Bar

Affiliations

  • Orange County Woman Lawyers; California District Attorneys' Association; California Women Lawyers

Timeline

Contract Trial Attorney And Negotiation Specialist

Hope Callahan Law
07.2021 - Current

Deputy District Attorney

Orange County District Attorney
07.1998 - 03.2020

Associate Attorney

Kinkle, Rodiger And Spriggs
06.1997 - 07.1998

J.D. - Law

Western State University - College of Law

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of California, Berkeley
Hope Callahan, Esq.