Husam Asez
Queens,NY
Summary
Admitted New York attorney with strong litigation experience, including courtroom advocacy, motion practice, and case strategy. Currently serving as an Assistant District Attorney handling a high-volume caseload. Skilled in hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant District Attorney (A.D.A.)
Bronx District Attorney's Office
The Bronx, USA
10.2022 - Current
- Currently serving as an ADA for the People of the Bronx in the State of New York.
- We represent the County, bringing cases against criminal defendants in the prosecution of both misdemeanors and felonies.
- Collaborated with judges, police officers, defense attorneys, and elected officials to effectively prosecute criminal cases in the Bronx.
- Managed caseload of 100-150 cases, prepared and compiled all discovery to ensure readiness for trial.
- Complete all necessary prep to bring cases to trial or plea disposition.
- Research and draft numerous legal motions (omnibus & response), memos, affidavits, bail argument scripts and warrant requests.
- Conducted numerous interviews weekly with crime victims, witnesses, and police officers, negotiating with defense attorneys to advance case resolutions.
- Litigate dozens of hearings including Crawford Hearings, Bail Hearings, Hardship Hearings, and VCOD & DWI hearings, suppression hearings.
- Arraign numerous defendants in both felony and misdemeanor arrests and present cases to the grand jury for felony indictment.
- Tried a case to verdict.
Legal Intern
Nassau County District Attorney's Office
Hempstead, USA
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Managed a caseload of 10-15 cases, prepare and compile all discovery.
- Complete all necessary prep to bring cases to trial or plea disposition.
- Conduct dozens of interviews weekly with crime victims, witnesses, police officers, as well as negotiations with defense attorneys.
- Prosecuted low-level crimes, such as petit larcenies, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal possession of controlled substance etc.
- Criminal Prosecution Practicum
Legal Intern
Queens District Attorney's Office
Queens, USA
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Reviewed and analyzed high profile criminal cases, including robbery, assault, and domestic violence cases.
- Called and communicated with Police Department for the missing documents needed for specific cases.
- Conducted legal research and transcribed bodycam videos for Assistant District Attorneys.
Legal Intern
The Law Firm of Jeffrey D. Cohen, Esq.
Queens, USA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Drafted motions, affidavits and assisted with client consultations in a busy law firm handling Criminal cases.
- Assisted with trial preparation by compiling exhibits and walking client through hearing process.
Judicial Intern for Honorable John C.V. Katsanos
NYS Civil Court
Queens, USA
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted Hon. John C.V. Katsanos by conducting research, Drafted memoranda, motions of many civil cases.
- Such as personal injury, negligent hiring and retention of employees, negligent infliction of emotional distress, car collisions etc.
- Lastly, learned and observed legal proceedings of the Civil Court.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
Maurice A. Deane School of Law At Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY05-2022
Syracuse College of Law
Syracuse, NY01-2020
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - International Criminal Justice
John Jay College
New York, NY05-2018
Skills
- Courtroom litigation
- Trial preparation
- Motions drafting
- Legal research
- Evidence analysis
- Witness interviewing
- Case management
- Legal Operations
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Team collaboration
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Legal Advocacy
Affiliations
Muslim Law Association
Yemeni American Merchants Association
Yemeni American Merchants Association
Certification
Admitted in NY
Legal Internships
- Nassau County District Attorney's Office, Hempstead, NY, Legal Intern, Spring 2022, Managed a caseload of 10-15 cases, prepare and compile all discovery., Complete all necessary prep to bring cases to trial or plea disposition., Conduct dozens of interviews weekly with crime victims, witnesses, police officers, as well as negotiations with defense attorneys., Prosecuted low-level crimes, such as petit larcenies, criminal possession of stolen property and criminal possession of controlled substance.
- Queens District Attorney's Office, Queens, NY, Legal Intern, Fall 2021, Reviewed and analyzed high profile criminal cases, including robbery, assault, and domestic violence cases., Called and communicated with Police Department for the missing documents needed for specific cases., Conducted legal research and transcribed bodycam videos for Assistant District Attorneys.
- The Law Firm of Jeffrey D. Cohen, Esq., Queens, NY, Legal Intern, Summer 2021, Drafted motions, affidavits and assisted with client consultations in a busy law firm handling Criminal cases., Assisted with trial preparation by compiling exhibits and walking client through hearing process.
- NYS Civil Court, Queens, NY, Judicial Intern for Honorable John C.V. Katsanos, Summer 2020, Assisted Hon. John C.V. Katsanos by conducting research, Drafted memoranda, motions of many civil cases., Learned and observed legal proceedings of the Civil Court.
Other Work History
- NYPD, New York, NY, Cadet, 07/17 - 07/18
- Moozo LLC, Queens, NY, ATM Servicer, 01/15 - 10/22
Volunteer Experience
- New York City Council, Participatory Budgeting Fellow District, 09/17 - 05/18
- Yemeni American Merchants Association, Youth Director, 08/18 - 08/19
Languages
Proficient, Proficient, Proficient, Proficient
Legal Experience
Bronx District Attorney's Office, The Bronx, NY, Assistant District Attorney (A.D.A.), 10/22, Present, Currently serving as an ADA for the People of the Bronx in the State of New York., Manage a caseload of 100-150 cases, prepare and compile all discovery., Complete all necessary prep to bring cases to trial or plea disposition., Research and draft numerous legal motions (omnibus & response), memos, affidavits, bail argument scripts and warrant requests., Conduct dozens of interviews weekly with crime victims, witnesses, police officers, as well as negotiations with defense attorneys., Litigate dozens of hearings including Crawford Hearings, Bail Hearings, Hardship Hearings, and VCOD & DWI hearings, suppression hearings., Arraign numerous defendants in both felony and misdemeanor arrests and present cases to the grand jury for felony indictment.
Legal Expertise
- Criminal & Public Interest Law
- Legal Research & Writing
- Litigation & Trial Preparation
Languages
Arabic
Professional
Timeline
Assistant District Attorney (A.D.A.)
Bronx District Attorney's Office
10.2022 - Current
Legal Intern
Nassau County District Attorney's Office
01.2022 - 05.2022
Legal Intern
Queens District Attorney's Office
09.2021 - 12.2021
Legal Intern
The Law Firm of Jeffrey D. Cohen, Esq.
06.2021 - 08.2021
Judicial Intern for Honorable John C.V. Katsanos
NYS Civil Court
06.2020 - 08.2020
Juris Doctor (J.D.) -
Maurice A. Deane School of Law At Hofstra University
Syracuse College of Law
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - International Criminal Justice
John Jay College