Michelle Bowman-Dunnings
Hackensack
Summary
Dynamic Violation Clerk with a strong background in supervision and financial reporting. Known for processing bail and training staff on updated procedures, driving efficiency in court operations. Ready to leverage expertise to contribute to a streamlined judicial process.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Violation Clerk
Hackensack Municipal Court
Hackensack
05.2026 - Current
- Daily banking deposit reports
- Monitoring weekly and monthly on financial reports, ticket and complaint reports, expungement reports, data entry error reports, and Jail status reports.
- Accept and process bail
- Assist Judges with in-person and virtual court sessions.
- Train new and current staff members on updated procedures.
- Provide clear, professional communication to the public, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other government entities regarding court procedures, case status and scheduling.
Clerk 2
Hackensack Municipal Court
Hackensack
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Prepared and processed criminal complaints, summonses, subpoenas, hearing notices, and court calendars.
- Ensured the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with court procedures
- Assisted with in-court and virtual sessions, to ensure efficient court operations for Judges, Prosecutors, Defense attorneys, plaintiffs, and defendants.
- Reviewed criminal and traffic disposition, expungements, and bail payments.
- Managed payment processing, including fines, fees, setting payment arrangement while accurately recording transaction in the judiciary system.
- Provided clear, professional communication to the public, attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and other government entities regarding court procedures, case status and scheduling.
Clerk 1
Hackensack Municipal Court
Hackensack
01.2019 - 10.2025
- Succeeded all Principles of Municipal Court Administration 1-4 training for POMCA and Management
- Demonstrated commitment to professional development within the Municipal Court systems.
- Answered high-volumed calls and in-person inquiries from the public, attorneys, law enforcement, defendants, and plaintiffs regarding court dates, procedures, case status, and payment options.
- Provided traffic and criminal filings into the judiciary case management systems with accuracy and strict adherence to court procedures and confidentiality requirements.
Skills
- Supervisor
- Case management
- Court procedures
- Bail processing
- Data entry
- Financial reporting
- Legal documentation
- Customer communication
- Scheduling coordination
- Staff training
- ATS/ACS
- eMACS
- PCSAM
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Principles of Municipal Court Administration
Timeline
Violation Clerk
Hackensack Municipal Court
05.2026 - Current
Clerk 2
Hackensack Municipal Court
10.2025 - 05.2026
Clerk 1
Hackensack Municipal Court
01.2019 - 10.2025