Lisa Hocker
San Juan Capistrano,CA
Summary
Accomplished Attorney with 20 years of defending criminal clients in legal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships and also feels comfortable in complicated cases that require a fight in the trenches.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney
Self Employed
Orange County, California
01.2011 - Current
- Providing legal representation to people accused of criminal acts of varying levels, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies
- Try criminal cases, drafting motions and pleadings, and running trials and motion hearings.
- Research and interpret laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients.
- Develop strategies and arguments for motions, hearings, and jury trials.
- Negotiate with prosecuting attorneys working toward obtaining dismissals or lesser charges that are more appropriate to the facts of the case.
Deputy Public Defender
Orange County Public Defender's Office
Santa Ana, California
07.2006 - 01.2011
- Investigated, researched and prepared for trial and tried both complex and difficult felony cases as well as more simple misdemeanors
- Represented defendants in court at arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, jury trials and court trials.
- Conducted legal research using independent judgment, discretion and initiative.
- Met with and negotiated cases with the prosecuting attorneys.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in criminal court proceedings.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Assistant Public Defender
Committee For Public Counsel Services
Cambridge Massachusetts
04.2002 - 11.2005
- Investigated, researched and prepared for trial and tried complex and difficult felony cases. In Massachusetts, the Committee for Public Counsel Services is the public defender's office and is appointed only on felony matters.
- Represented defendants in court at arraignments, preliminary hearings, pre-trial conferences, jury trials and court trials.
- Conducted legal research using independent judgment, discretion and initiative.
- Met with and negotiated cases with the prosecuting attorneys.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in criminal court proceedings.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Deputy District Attorney
Orange County District Attorney's Office
Santa Ana, CA
02.1997 - 01.2002
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Reviewed police reports to determine what, if any, charges would be filed against a particular defendant.
- Prepared and presented preliminary hearings to obtain holding orders for defendants to answer to felony charges in Superior Court.
- Prepared and presented jury and court trials on behalf of the People of the State of California.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions.
- Negotiated cases with defense counsel.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Deputy District Attorney
Lake County District Attorney's Office
Clearlake, CA
02.1996 - 01.1997
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Reviewed police reports to determine what, if any, charges would be filed against a particular defendant.
- Prepared and presented preliminary hearings to obtain holding orders for defendants to answer to felony charges in Superior Court.
- Prepared and presented jury and court trials on behalf of the People of the State of California.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions.
- Negotiated cases with defense counsel.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
Education
J.D. - Law
Suffolk University School of Law
Boston, MA05.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Northeastern University
Boston, MA05.1992
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Relationship Building
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Calm Under Pressure
- Problem-Solving
- Public Speaking
- Self-Directed
Timeline
Attorney
Self Employed
01.2011 - Current
Deputy Public Defender
Orange County Public Defender's Office
07.2006 - 01.2011
Assistant Public Defender
Committee For Public Counsel Services
04.2002 - 11.2005
Deputy District Attorney
Orange County District Attorney's Office
02.1997 - 01.2002
Deputy District Attorney
Lake County District Attorney's Office
02.1996 - 01.1997
J.D. - Law
Suffolk University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Northeastern University