Joseph Lafferty
Wilmington,DE
Summary
Dynamic Deputy Attorney General with proven success in trial settings. Skilled in legal research and writing, case assessment, and courtroom presence. Prepared to deliver just outcomes in misdemeanor and felony cases.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Attorney General
State of Delaware Department of Justice
Wilmington, DE
05.2025 - Current
- Handle cases scheduled for trial in misdemeanor court, including 9 cases all the way to verdict
- Conduct felony preliminary hearings
- Work in tandem with law enforcement to build cases
- Draft motions and correspondence to the court
- Communicate with defense attorneys regarding plea resolutions, and potential legal issues
- Conduct suppression hearings
Academic Success Fellow
Delaware Law School
Wilmington, DE
02.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted first year law students with developing study techniques and habits
- Reviewed student work and providing individualized feedback
Judicial Extern
Superior Court of Delaware- The Honorable Eric M. Davis
Wilmington, DE
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Researched case law and legal precedents to support judicial decision-making.
- Drafted legal memoranda to assist in court proceedings.
- Observed courtroom procedures and gained insights into judicial processes.
Law Clerk
Law Office of Jill R. Cohen, Esquire
Haddonfield, NJ
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Gained experience and understanding of criminal defense
- Conducted legal research on criminal case law, including the differences in federal constitutional doctrines as contrasted with state constitutional doctrines
- Alongside an attorney, drafted suppression motions for review
Law Clerk
Allen & Associates
Wilmington, DE
05.2024 - 11.2024
- Conducted legal research on existing federal and state case law as well as upcoming statutes and regulations
- Alongside attorneys, drafted legal memorandum consisting of case law and applying it to the particular facts of individual cases
- Alongside attorneys, drafted court filings for both federal and state court
Legal Intern
Chester County Public Defender Office
West Chester, PA
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in research on relevant Pennsylvania criminal statutes as well as Pennsylvania case law
- Attended and observed preliminary hearings in addition to criminal trials, including a homicide trial
Business Funding Expert
PayPal
Conshohocken, PA
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Communicated funding options directly with business owners, assessing their needs and individual situations
- Worked directly with clients to assist them with obtaining business loans
- Daily prospecting which included an average of 70 calls per day
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA01-2018
J.D. -
Delaware Law School
Wilmington, DE05-2025
Skills
- Legal research, analysis, and writing
- Courtroom presence, including trial experience
- Public speaking
- Assessing cases for strengths and weaknesses
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout- Boy Scouts of America
Certification
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania - 2026
- Supreme Court of Delaware- 2025
Timeline
Deputy Attorney General
State of Delaware Department of Justice
05.2025 - Current
Academic Success Fellow
Delaware Law School
02.2025 - 04.2025
Judicial Extern
Superior Court of Delaware- The Honorable Eric M. Davis
01.2025 - 04.2025
Law Clerk
Law Office of Jill R. Cohen, Esquire
11.2024 - 01.2025
Law Clerk
Allen & Associates
05.2024 - 11.2024
Legal Intern
Chester County Public Defender Office
06.2023 - 08.2023
Business Funding Expert
PayPal
11.2019 - 09.2021
J.D. -
Delaware Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising
Temple University