Jody M. Mcguirk
Denver,CO
Summary
Attorney with solid practice base in both criminal and civil law, with a wide-ranging skill set. Reliable team player with flexibility to address changing case requirements.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Regulation Counsel
Colorado Office of Attorney Regulation
08.2021 - Current
- Trial division
- Investigate and prosecute attorney misconduct in a wide range of legal fields.
- Present legal analysis of cases at multi-level boards consisting of 10-15 members
- Manage case load of approximately 30 cases in various stages of investigation and formal proceedings
- Appellate briefing to the Colordao Supreme Court.
- Oral argument before the Colorado Supreme Court.
Deputy Public Defender II
City and County of Denver
04.2016 - 07.2021
- Trial attorney with criminal case load of 40-50 matters
- Grant Liaison, procured and managed grants for office
- Procured approximated $400k in grants
- Mentored new attorneys and interns for criminal court practice
- Representative for office on several Court and City of Denver boards, including GPAC and REACH
Managing Partner & Mediator
The McGuirk Law Group
01.2011 - 04.2016
- Managed business operations and support staff
- Criminal and Family Law trial attorney, managing a case load of 30-50 clients
- This included motions practice, plea negotiations, trial practice
- Mediator for City and County Court City of Denver
- Fostered community relations through the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, LoHi Merchants Group, Jefferson Park Neighborhood Association, Highland United Neighbors Inc
Associate
Springer & Steinberg, PC
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Criminal Law associate attorney
- Managed approximated 40 criminal law cases
- Duties included motion and trial practice, client management, negotiations
Associate
Jolein Harro, PC
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Family law associate attorney
- Managed approximately 30 family law cases
- Duties included client management, plea negotiations, financial analysis, legal research, motions practice, hearing and trial preparation
Colorado Deputy State Public Defender
State of Colorado
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Criminal law trial attorney
- Managed case load of 80-200 cases
- County Court Supervisor, Juvenile Defender, Felony Trial attorney
- Trained and supervised new attorneys
- Community Corrections Board member elected Secretary
- Mesa County Leadership Board, founding member
Education
juris doctorate -
Washburn University School of Law
12.2006
B.A. - Field Studies (History, Psychology, Computer Science)
Wichita state university
05.2004
Skills
- Good communicator
- Team builder/collaborative thinker
- Oral Advocacy and Argument
- Skilled negotiator/mediator
- Legal writing
- Experience in a wide range of legal fields
Activities
I spend a lot of time with my three-year-old daughter, trying to show her what a great community Denver is to be a part of and explore. We spend most of our weekends outside on bike rides, hikes, museum outings, and neighborhood adventures. We are members of neighborhood association and participate when they have food drives, clean-ups, and charity events.
Timeline
Assistant Regulation Counsel
Colorado Office of Attorney Regulation
08.2021 - Current
Deputy Public Defender II
City and County of Denver
04.2016 - 07.2021
Managing Partner & Mediator
The McGuirk Law Group
01.2011 - 04.2016
Associate
Springer & Steinberg, PC
01.2010 - 12.2010
Associate
Jolein Harro, PC
01.2010 - 12.2010
Colorado Deputy State Public Defender
State of Colorado
01.2007 - 12.2010
B.A. - Field Studies (History, Psychology, Computer Science)
Wichita state university
juris doctorate -
Washburn University School of Law