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, VT06-1992
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
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