John McNeil
Roanoke,VA
Summary
Accomplished attorney with a robust background in litigation and legal compliance, honed at the Roanoke City Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and as an Army JAG. Expert in leading high-profile investigations and managing complex cases, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a proven track record of leading other attorneys through complex litigation. Awarded the Bronze Star for service in an imminent danger area.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Roanoke City Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
01.2022 - Current
- Supervise a team of attorneys and staff that prosecute criminal cases in Roanoke City Courts
- Direct the prosecution of complex criminal cases
- Coordinate with the Virginia State Police in complex high profile Police use of force/ shooting investigations
- Chief major crimes prosecutor
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
Roanoke City Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
01.2000 - 12.2021
- Prosecuted criminal cases in Roanoke City, presenting evidence and arguments in court
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and build strong cases against defendants
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to obtain necessary information for case preparation
- Reviewed police reports, medical records, and other relevant documents to evaluate the strength of a case
Adjunct Professor
ITT Technical Institute
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Taught Criminal Justice and General Education classes, including Investigations, Forensics, Problem Solving, Communications and Advanced Strategies
- Developed course syllabi, lesson plans, and instructional materials to ensure effective delivery of course curriculum
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
Brigade Judge Advocate (JAG)
United States Army Reserve
09.2006 - 12.2013
- Worked directly with Brigade Command in providing legal advice in all areas of military law and compliance
- Led and coordinated numerous high level military justice investigations
- Held a secret clearance
Judge Advocate General (Deployed)
United States Army
05.2005 - 08.2006
- Provided legal services in an imminent danger area
- Advised the command on issues of legal compliance
- Directed complex investigations
- Awarded Bronze Star
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Ferrum College
Ferrum, VAJ.D. - Law
University of Dayton School of Law
Dayton, OHSkills
- Investigation
- Litigation
- Litigation Management
- Legal Compliance
- Communication
- Research and reporting capabilities
- Legal Analysis
- Legal writing
- Legal Research
- Case Management
- Case Law and Outcome Analysis
Additional Information
- Board of Directors: Roanoke Bar Association – 2023 - 2024
- Guest Speaker - Washington and Lee Law School – “The role of the prosecutor in the Virginia Criminal Justice System.” 2016,2017,2018,2019
- Guest Speaker - Virginia Association of Chiefs of Police – 2014 Annual Conference - “Technology v. Privacy: the Use of LPRs and Cameras by Virginia Law Enforcement.”
Timeline
Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
Roanoke City Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
01.2022 - Current
Adjunct Professor
ITT Technical Institute
01.2014 - 08.2016
Brigade Judge Advocate (JAG)
United States Army Reserve
09.2006 - 12.2013
Judge Advocate General (Deployed)
United States Army
05.2005 - 08.2006
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
Roanoke City Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
01.2000 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Ferrum College
J.D. - Law
University of Dayton School of Law
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