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Joanna DeVito

White Plains,NY

Summary

Dedicated attorney in the District Attorney for 20 years.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Attorney

Schwab & Gasparini
White Plains, , NY
05.2022 - Current
  • Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
  • Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
  • Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.

Assistant District Attorney

Rockland County
New City, , NY
08.2001 - 01.2022

Rockland County District Attorney

Senior Assistant District Attorney

Supervising Assistant District Attorney


Prepared cases for trial by identifying and interviewing witnesses, gathering and analyzing evidence, and constructing trial strategies


Presented legal arguments during hearings, oral arguments of motion and trials before County Court and Justice Courts.

Handling a high volume caseload while simultaneously making vital legal decision decisions and recommendations.

Vehicle Crimes Unit - 2007-2019

Prosecuted over 100 felony, misdemeanors and violation vehicular crimes, including Driving While Intoxicated cases, Fatal Accidents and Accident Investigation and Accident Reconstruction.

Sex Crime Unit 2004-2006

Prosecuted Statutory Rape, Violent Rape, and Domestic Violence Cases.


Grand Jury Bureau - 2003-2021


Impaneled Grand Jurors and presented over 150 cases to be moved to indictment.


Supervising Senior Assistant District Attorney 2015-2021


Supervising Junior ADAs in their management of caseloads and legal issues including factual merits of cases and researching various legal issues


Paralegal

Berman Bavero Frucco & Gouz
White Plains, , NY
05.1996 - 05.2001

Successfully prepared motions and legal opinions to file with the County Clerk


Education

Associate of Arts - Pre-Law

Pace Law School
White Plains, NY
05.2001

Skills

  • Legal Case Management
  • In-House Legal Experience
  • Legal Research and Review
  • State License to Practice Law

Affiliations

Columbian Lawyers of Rockland County


PROFESSIONAL LICENSES


State Bar New York - 2002

State Bar New Jersey - 2002

Timeline

Associate Attorney

Schwab & Gasparini
05.2022 - Current

Assistant District Attorney

Rockland County
08.2001 - 01.2022

Paralegal

Berman Bavero Frucco & Gouz
05.1996 - 05.2001

Associate of Arts - Pre-Law

Pace Law School
Joanna DeVito