MICHELLE BAMDAS
Fort Lauderdale
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Legal Intern
OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, Eleventh Judicial Circuit
- Represented the State of Florida in pretrial and trial proceedings under Assistant State Attorneys' supervision
- Conducted 2 felony jury trials and 4 misdemeanor jury trials
- Argued pretrial motions, including motions to suppress and motions to dismiss.
Assistant State Attorney
OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
07.2009 - Current
- Senior Supervisor, Domestic Violence Unit, State of Florida: Leading all phases of prefiling, pretrial, and trial practice
- Conduct comprehensive reviews of felony and misdemeanor domestic violence cases
- Analyze reports, statements, and body-worn camera footage for prosecution viability
- Direct case filing attorneys and oversee misdemeanor court proceedings
- Manage Executive Assignments for domestic violence cases in other jurisdictions
- Actively participate in domestic violence organizations countywide
- Serve as executive board member, Broward County Domestic Violence Council
- Regularly deliver lectures on successful prosecution strategies to law enforcement and domestic violence organizations.
Associate Attorney
LESSER, LESSER, LANDY & SMITH
02.2002 - 07.2009
- Represented victims in personal injury cases involving negligence, including auto accidents, slip/fall injuries, and product liability
- Conducted trial preparation, including depositions of witnesses and victims
- Negotiated with insurance companies to secure optimal settlements for injured parties
- Collaborated with medical professionals to establish comprehensive damages, including past and future medical bills, lost income, reduced earning potential, and pain and suffering.
Assistant State Attorney
OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
05.1994 - 09.1998
- Represented State of Florida throughout pretrial and trial proceedings
- Prosecuted diverse felonies: third to first degree, encompassing drug, theft, violent, economic, and weapons offenses
- Managed daily operations of a Circuit Courtroom as division attorney
- Prepared trials: drafted and argued motions, deposed witnesses, managed discovery, conducted jury trials, and conducted legal research
- Successfully handled caseload exceeding 300 cases concurrently.
Associate Attorney
ELSER, GREENE & HODOR
10.1993 - 05.1994
- Represented clients in dissolution of marriage proceedings, addressing financial and child custody matters
- Drafted legal documents including complaints, responses, and financial affidavits
- Conducted client consultations and provided preparation for depositions and court appearances.
Associate Attorney
POWERS & MCNALIS
01.1993 - 09.1993
- Represented insurance companies in Hurricane Andrew damage claims
- Conducted Examinations Under Oath of claimants, reviewed documentation to verify property loss values
- Collaborated with adjusters to minimize company losses
- Negotiated settlements and prepared legal documents for pre-trial civil litigation, including responses to complaints, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
Education
JURIS DOCTOR -
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW
05.1992
Bachelor of Arts -
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY
05.1989
Bar Memberships
- Florida Bar, 09/1992
- District of Columbia Bar, 09/2011
- New York Bar, 05/2012
Activities
- Broward Domestic Violence Council, Executive Board Member, 2020-2022, 2024
- Broward Domestic Violence Council, Board Member, 2012-present
- Florida Bar Law Related Education Committee, Member, 2022-present
Timeline
Assistant State Attorney
OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
07.2009 - Current
Associate Attorney
LESSER, LESSER, LANDY & SMITH
02.2002 - 07.2009
Assistant State Attorney
OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, Seventeenth Judicial Circuit
05.1994 - 09.1998
Associate Attorney
ELSER, GREENE & HODOR
10.1993 - 05.1994
Associate Attorney
POWERS & MCNALIS
01.1993 - 09.1993
Certified Legal Intern
OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY, Eleventh Judicial Circuit
JURIS DOCTOR -
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SCHOOL OF LAW
Bachelor of Arts -
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT ALBANY