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Margaret Grapel

1037 18th Avenue, Wall

Summary

Dynamic investigator with extensive experience at the Office of the Public Defender, adept at handling complex cases and conducting thorough interviews. Proven ability to deliver detailed reports and navigate challenging environments, while guiding junior investigators. Skilled in effective subpoena delivery and maintaining flexibility in fast-paced settings, ensuring client objectives are met.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Investigator 1 Mental Health Advocacy

Office of the Public Defender
04.2003 - Current

To assist attorneys in advanced investigative work to facilitate client's objectives while maintaining the standards of the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender.


Conducting interviews with adults and minors at various psychiatric and residential facilities throughout the state while also gathering pertinent information from all parties involved with the individuals in person, via phone, and, or written communications.


Regularly serving subpoenas and available to provide testimony if needed.


Assigning cases to other investigators involved in client's situations.

Hourly Investigator, Office of the Law Guardian

Office of the Public Defender.
03.2001 - 09.2002

Completed investigations for attorneys after interviewing minor clients and all parties involved within the family care system including relatives, foster families, shool personnel, therapists, care managers and doctors.

Served subpoenas and provided testimony for the court cases.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Psychology, Anthropology

Marlboro College
Marlboro, VT
06-1992

Skills

    Handling complex cases

    Detailed and efficient report writing

    Interview techniques and deescalation

    Independent field judgement

    High volume caseload within limited timeframe

    Guidance to lower level investigators and case assignment

    Obtaining effective and authentic discovery

    Productive subpoena delivery

    Ability to work in adverse psychiatric facility conditions

    Able to navigate constant changes in the Children's System of Care

    Accustomed to assisting diverse clientele of all ages

    Ability to be flexible with ever-changing court schedules and milieu, as first unit to go virtual during the pandemic

Timeline

Investigator 1 Mental Health Advocacy

Office of the Public Defender
04.2003 - Current

Hourly Investigator, Office of the Law Guardian

Office of the Public Defender.
03.2001 - 09.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences, Psychology, Anthropology

Marlboro College
Margaret Grapel