Overview
Work History
Education
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
Generic

MELISSA HANEY

Spokane,Washington

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Public Defender

Stevens County
Colville, WA
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed the annual budgeting process, including forecasting and financial planning for legal cases.
  • Conducted client and witness interviews to gather critical case details.
  • Participated in meetings with prosecutors to negotiate potential case resolutions.
  • Defended clients in various court proceedings, including 1st appearance hearings, arraignments, plea negotiations, and sentencing hearings.

Pro Tem Judge

Kalispel Tribal Court
Cusick, Washington
12.2021 - Current
  • Presided over criminal and civil hearings.
  • Ensured that all parties involved in a case received fair treatment throughout the judicial process.

Pro Tem Commissioner

Spokane County Superior Court
Spokane, Washington
11.2022 - 06.2024
  • Conducted hearings on restraining, anti-harassment, and sexual assault protection orders.
  • Reviewed petitions to grant orders related to probate, unlawful detainer actions, child support, and divorces.
  • Functioned as temporary Judge to issue judgments and enforce court decisions.

Senior Attorney

Spokane County Public Defender
Spokane, WA
12.2004 - 06.2024
  • Attended hearings on behalf of clients in order to represent their interests.
  • Provided legal advice and consultation to clients on a wide range of issues, ensuring they are informed of their rights, obligations, and legal options.

ATTORNEY

Office Of Assigned Counsel
Yakima, WA
06.2003 - 12.2004
  • Advocated for indigent clients during involuntary treatment processes (ITA).
  • Conducted client and staff interviews, and reviewed charts to gather essential information.
  • Represented clients' preferences in hospital commitment and medication management discussions.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) - General Law

Gonzaga University School of Law
Spokane, Washington
05.2001

Volunteer Experience

  • Spokane County Bar Association - Diversity Committee Chair - Since 2021
  • Washington State Bar Association - Character and Fitness Board - Since 2023
  • Spokane Regional Law And Justice Council - Racial Equity Subcommittee 09/2015 to 10/2021
  • Washington Women Lawyers - Spokane Division 10/2015 to 10/2017

Timeline

Deputy Public Defender

Stevens County
06.2024 - Current

Pro Tem Commissioner

Spokane County Superior Court
11.2022 - 06.2024

Pro Tem Judge

Kalispel Tribal Court
12.2021 - Current

Senior Attorney

Spokane County Public Defender
12.2004 - 06.2024

ATTORNEY

Office Of Assigned Counsel
06.2003 - 12.2004

Juris Doctor (J.D.) - General Law

Gonzaga University School of Law

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
MELISSA HANEY