Jennifer Falcone
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Experienced attorney with demonstrated commitment to public service and the fair administration of justice. Developed expertise in evaluating witness credibility, analyzing and applying complex statutory frameworks, and protecting the public interest. Highly organized and efficient, with a record of successfully managing heavy caseloads in high pressure environments, while safeguarding the integrity of the legal process and the public trust.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Branch Discipline Counsel
The Florida Bar
Miami, FL
06.2023 - Current
- Manage, supervise, and lead the Lawyer Regulation Division in the Miami Branch of The Florida Bar, ensuring compliance with all rules, standards, policies and procedures.
- Review, edit, and approve all pleadings filed by attorneys in the branch.
- Review and analyze case law updates to ensure adherence to current legal precedents in disciplinary matters.
- Oversaw implementation of new case management software, improving overall efficiency.
- Employed full time. Contact: (305) 377-4445
Lead Attorney, Senior Bar Counsel
The Florida Bar
Miami, FL
11.2006 - 05.2023
- Assist the Chief Branch Discipline Counsel in the training and support of Bar Counsel.
- Manage a diverse caseload, including matters involving immigration attorneys, while maintaining excellent attention to detail and prioritizing tasks effectively under tight deadlines.
- Prosecute attorneys for violations of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, including: misappropriation of trust funds, fraud, conflicts of interest, lack of candor to the tribunal, and other serious grievances.
- Represent the Florida Bar at all stages of disciplinary, quasi-judicial administrative proceedings, including investigation, probable cause determination, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery and motions practice pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure; and prosecuting the matter at bench hearings before a Referee. Drafted all appellate pleadings and presented Oral Argument to the Florida Supreme Court.
- Significant legal research and writing, including drafting formal charging Complaints, Responses, Motions, Memorandum, proposed Reports of Referee, and Appellate Briefs.
- Employed full time. Contact: (305) 377-4445
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General of the State of Florida
Miami
01.2004 - 11.2006
- Prosecute criminal appeals in the Third District Court of Appeal and the Florida Supreme Court. Litigate post-conviction motions in state and federal court. Represent the State at evidentiary hearings in local and federal court.
- Employed full time. Contact: (305) 377-5441
Assistant State's Attorney
Monroe County State Attorney's Office
Key West, FL
11.2002 - 01.2004
- Prosecute criminal offenses in County Court
- Employed full time. Contact: (305) 292-3400
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney
Hampton Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
Hampton, VA
02.1998 - 10.2002
- Achieved Career Prosecutor Status. Prosecute felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses in both General District and Circuit Court.
- Employed full time. Contact: (757) 727-8311
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney
Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
Portsmouth, VA
02.1997 - 02.1998
- Prosecute felony and misdemeanor criminal offenses, in both General District and Circuit Court.
- Employed full time. Contact: (757) 393-8581
Education
Juris Doctor -
George Washington University Law School
Wash, DC05.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in American History
University of Delaware
Newark, DE05.1993
Skills
- Legal research, analysis and writing
- Administrative, criminal, and civil litigation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Remote hearing platforms
Affiliations
- Admitted to the Virginia State Bar, October 1996
- Admitted to the Florida State Bar, February 2003
Timeline
Chief Branch Discipline Counsel
The Florida Bar
06.2023 - Current
Lead Attorney, Senior Bar Counsel
The Florida Bar
11.2006 - 05.2023
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General of the State of Florida
01.2004 - 11.2006
Assistant State's Attorney
Monroe County State Attorney's Office
11.2002 - 01.2004
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney
Hampton Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
02.1998 - 10.2002
Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney
Portsmouth Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
02.1997 - 02.1998
Juris Doctor -
George Washington University Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science, Minor in American History
University of Delaware