Maureen Dixon
Summary
Dedicated public servant with a service industry background specializing in mental health and substance abuse treatment. Passionate about community volunteering and committed to making a positive impact. Extensive experience as a public defender across various court systems, including municipal, housing, juvenile, family, and common pleas court. Uniquely skilled in post-conviction corrections.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant State Public Defender
Ohio Public Defender
01.2024 - Current
- Interview clients in preparation for their hearings
- Review discovery and research legal issues
- Conduct parole revocation hearings
- Post hearing motion practice
- Parole Full Board Hearings
- Assist clients in finding housing and other community resources
Assistant Public Defender
Cuyahoga County Public Defender
07.2017 - 01.2024
- Municipal, Juvenile, Family, and Common Pleas court experience
- Represented indigent clients in criminal court proceedings, including arraignments, plea hearings, and trial preparation
- Conducted legal research and drafted motions, briefs, and other legal documents on behalf of clients
- Negotiated plea deals with prosecutors to achieve favorable outcomes for clients
- Interviewed witnesses, reviewed evidence, and conducted investigations to build strong defense cases
- Collaborated with senior attorneys and team members to strategize defense approaches and support case preparation efforts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Criminal Justice
The University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2013
J.D. -
Florida Coastal School of Law
Jacksonville, FL05-2016
Certificate - Chemical Dependency Counseling
Moore Counseling And Mediation
Cleveland, OhioSkills
- Legal writing
- Case presentation
- Case analysis
- Legal research
- Client advocacy
- Client representation and advisement
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Assistant State Public Defender
Ohio Public Defender
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Public Defender
Cuyahoga County Public Defender
07.2017 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Political Science, Criminal Justice
The University of Akron
J.D. -
Florida Coastal School of Law
Certificate - Chemical Dependency Counseling
Moore Counseling And Mediation
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