Judy Ann Stevens

Responsible for all aspects of criminal prosecutions including litigation in Part B, G.A. #2.

• Developed legal strategies to protect victim interests, and, public safety, resolve disputes, and negotiate fair, and, equitable plea agreements.
• Developed (with Attorney Kevin Dunn and Judge Lawrence Hauser) Domestic Violence Docket utilizing vertical case management as means of providing safety to victims, and, making offenders accountable.
• Developed expertise in prosecution of Domestic Violence matters. (2000-2021)
• Developed Community Partnership with local domestic violence agency, and, was moving force in creating first Family Justice Center in Connecticut; collaboration between police, prosecutors, victim advocates, and community agencies to strengthen victim services /safety, and criminal prosecutions.
• Responsible for pilot docket between 2018 and 2021 which provided early intervention on cases where offenders could benefit from drug, alcohol, or, mental health treatment. Referrals were made to local agencies with aid of Social Worker. This was in addition to my responsibility to Domestic violence Docket.
• Conducted pretrials, pleas, and sentences remotely during COVID pandemic using Google Platform.
• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs

• Drafted documents on clients' behalf by balancing objectives and legal requirements and prohibitions.
• Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
• Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
• Advocated for clients before court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
• Represented clients in Family Court: divorce and custody issues.

Representation of clients in State Criminal and Civil Courts

• Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
• Conducted legal research and conferred with colleagues with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases at trial.
• Assessed cases for probable outcomes by researching black letter law and other legal authority, comparing fact patterns to those of precedential cases.
• Represented clients in civil litigation, criminal proceedings and appeals in state and federal courts.
• Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
• Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
• Represented clients in administrative proceedings before government agencies.
• Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
• Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
• Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
• Advocated for clients before the court in oral argument by presenting facts and evidence in most favorable light.
• Real estate Closings/purchases and sales
• Preparation of wills and trusts

• Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
• Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
• Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
• Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with state and federal courts.
• Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
• Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
• Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
• Prepared accurate pleadings, motions and briefs for review by partner attorneys.
• Conducted initial client interviews, gathering facts and preparing case summaries.
• Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
• Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings.
• Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
• Prepared various exhibits for attorneys for criminal and civil trials
• Conducted real estate closings

• Answered constituent letters and assisted constituents on federal matters.
• Greeted visitors entering office and asked questions to ascertain how to provide assistance.
• Prioritized tasks to complete on time or ahead of schedule.
• Conducted legislative research.
• Answered phones, greeted and directed visitors and composed correspondence .

• Data Processing/Invoices
• Supervised 7-10 employees
• Prepared reports
• Coordinated with computer programmers