Melissa Garza
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adapt at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Dedicated with over 17 years experience in case management, Misdemeanor, and District courts from initial filing to final MTR disposition. Skilled in case processing, submitting Court documents efficiently time manner , testimony MTR disposition and providing courtroom support. Excellent work ethic and communication skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Supervision Officer
Bexar County Community Supervision & Corrections
2006.08 - 2011.03
- Supervised high risk caseloads
- Felony & Misd cases
- Generated/submitted court paperwork to the Court
- Testimony for Motion to Revoke/Motion to Adjudication court hearings
- Enhanced public safety by effectively monitoring and supervising assigned caseload of offenders.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed, connecting individuals with appropriate resources during challenging situations.
- Investigated suspected violations promptly, taking appropriate action as needed to maintain community safety standards.
- Coordinated with treatment providers to develop appropriate plans for substance abuse or mental health concerns among offenders.
Court Liaison Officer
Bexar County Adult Probation
2011.03 - 2013.01
- Coordinated with probation officers to effectively monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions.
- Assigned to a misdemeanor County Court 13 - Family Violence.
- Reviewed Court recommendations to Assistant District Attorney and Defense Attorneys MTR dispositions
- Testimony on MTR dispositions
- Provided administrative support to the court.
- Maintained communication with court personnel regarding court proceedings and case updates.
- Assisted with scheduling hearings and other events for the courts.
- Organized documents for submission to the court, ensuring accuracy of all information provided.
Court Liaison Officer
Bexar County Adult Probation
2013.01 - 2023.09
- Assigned to a District Court 437th
- Coordinated with probation officers to effectively monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions.
- Reviewed Court recommendations to Assistant District Attorney and Defense Attorneys MTR dispositions
- Testimony on MTR dispositions
- Testimony with Jury Trials providing information on Probation conditions
- Maintained communication with court personnel regarding court proceedings and case updates.
- Assisted with scheduling hearings and other events for the courts.
- Organized documents for submission to the court, ensuring accuracy of all information provided.
Court Liaison Officer
Bexar County Adult Probation
2023.09 - Current
- Coordinated with probation officers to effectively monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions.
- Assigned to a misdemeanor County Court 14
- Reviewed Court recommendations to Assistant District Attorney and Defense Attorneys MTR dispositions
- Testimony on MTR dispositions
- Maintained communication with court personnel regarding court proceedings and case updates.
- Assisted with scheduling hearings and other events for the courts.
- Organized documents for submission to the court, ensuring accuracy of all information provided.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Texas At San Antonio
2005-12
Skills
- Bilingual- Spanish and English speaking
- Legal knowledge
- Legal Terminology
- Office Management
- Policy understanding
- Multitasking
- Task Prioritization
- Professional Demeanor
- Reliability
- Court processes
- Adaptability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Court Procedures
- Legal documents
- Courtroom Etiquette
Affiliations
- Give Back Committee
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Court Liaison Officer
Bexar County Adult Probation
2023.09 - Current
Court Liaison Officer
Bexar County Adult Probation
2013.01 - 2023.09
Court Liaison Officer
Bexar County Adult Probation
2011.03 - 2013.01
Community Supervision Officer
Bexar County Community Supervision & Corrections
2006.08 - 2011.03
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Texas At San Antonio
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