Mallory H. Keyser
Largo,FL
Summary
Experienced legal professional skilled in advocating for clients in various criminal matters to ensure protection of their legal rights. Utilizing extensive legal knowledge and effective communication to develop strong defense strategies. Proven track record of achieving favorable results through negotiation of plea agreements and delivering compelling arguments in court. Demonstrated proficiency in case analysis and trial performance, leading to positive outcomes for clients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Public Defender
6th CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDER
09.2011 - Current
- Represent indigent clients throughout the entirety of their criminal cases
- Conducted over thirty jury trials and bench trials to date between my position as a misdemeanor assistant public defender, juvenile assistant public defender, and felony assistant public defender, to include life cases
- Conducted evidentiary hearings, including but not limited to, motions to determine clients’ competency, motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, violations of probation, and bond hearings
- Drafted well-reasoned motions and memorandums resulting in dismissal or reduction of charges against clients
- Conduct depositions, attend pretrial conferences, draft motions and other legal documents
- Evaluating clients for potential mental illnesses, disorders, and intellectual disabilities and working with corresponding experts
- Manage high caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks and working diligently to meet deadlines.
- Prepare mitigation memorandums on behalf of clients and engage in plea negotiations with opposing counsel
- Successfully advocated for alternative sentencing options, reducing jail time for qualifying clients.
- Consult with expert witnesses and participate in client evaluations
- Trained law interns on overall law practices and specific company procedures
Law Clerk
CARLSON, MEISSNER, HART & HAYSLETT
08.2010 - 05.2011
- Performed extensive legal research and prepared legal memorandums on various criminal issues
- Drafted motions and memorandums to be utilized by attorneys in criminal litigation
- Prepared inter-office memoranda that outlined legal arguments used by attorneys for criminal litigation
Law Clerk Intern
THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
05.2009 - 08.2009
- Researched and prepared Bench Memoranda for county court appeals in both the criminal and civil division, including a Miranda rights analysis which arose from a DUI investigation
- Researched and drafted orders for motions for post-conviction relief
- Conducted research regarding sentencing guidelines for a youthful offender as well as business organizations
- Reviewed adoption petitions and prepared memoranda regarding the status of the proceedings
Education
Juris Doctor -
STETSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
Gulfport, FL05.2011
Bachelor of Arts - English, Mass Communications
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Gainesville, FL05.2007
Skills
- Courtroom presence
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Analytical case evaluation
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Assistant Public Defender
6th CIRCUIT PUBLIC DEFENDER
09.2011 - Current
Law Clerk
CARLSON, MEISSNER, HART & HAYSLETT
08.2010 - 05.2011
Law Clerk Intern
THE 15th JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
05.2009 - 08.2009
Juris Doctor -
STETSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW
Bachelor of Arts - English, Mass Communications
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
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