Minerva Torres
Del Rio,TX
Summary
Astute Assistant Public Defender with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and providing legal counsel and support to clients. Handles multiple tasks, prioritizes efficiently and meets tight deadlines. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Federal Public Defender
Western District Of Texas - Del Rio
2023.07 - Current
- Successfully defended clients by thoroughly researching case details and developing strong legal strategies and explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Managed high caseload effectively, prioritizing cases based on urgency and complexity.
Assistant Federal Public Defender
Southern District Of Texas - Brownsville
2020.01 - 2023.07
- Presented compelling arguments in court, persuading judges and juries to rule favorably on behalf of clients and represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Worked closely with investigators to uncover new evidence or witness testimony that supported client defense strategies.
Assistant Federal Public Defender
Western District Of Texas - Del Rio
2017.01 - 2020.01
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients and counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Managed a high caseload effectively, prioritizing cases based on urgency and complexity.
Partner
Law Office Of Torres & Thomas
2003.08 - 2020.01
- Tried cases from misdemeanors to felonies for private, paid clients, and indigent individuals and worked with clients to prepare and attend revocation hearings, bail bond hearings, plea bargains, and trials and counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters and developed strategies to resolve cases in the client's best interest.
Criminal Defense Attorney
Law Office Of Minerva Torres
2003.03 - 2003.08
- Maintained high ethical standards while representing clients accused of serious crimes, ensuring a fair trial process for all parties involved and worked with clients to prepare and attend revocation hearings, bail bond hearings, plea bargains and trials.
Assistant District Attorney
Guadalupe County District Attorney's Office
2002.01 - 2003.03
- Felony Attorney - Managed caseloads efficiently while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing high-profile or time-sensitive cases and participated in grand jury proceedings, presenting evidence effectively to secure indictments against criminal defendants.
Assistant District Attorney
Bexar County District Attorney's Office
2001.03 - 2002.01
- Misdemeanor Attorney - Successfully represented state on behalf of District Attorney on variety of non-Family Violence cases.
Assistant District Attorney
Lubbock County District Attorney's Office
2000.05 - 2001.03
- Misdemeanor Family Violence Attorney - Developed strong working relationships with local law enforcement agencies, facilitating open communication and cooperation on ongoing investigations and increased trial efficiency by collaborating with law enforcement agencies to obtain necessary information and witness testimony.
Paralegal/Family Advocate
Bexar County District Attorney's Office
1994.12 - 1997.08
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases and communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
Education
J.D. - Law
Texas Tech Law School
Lubbock05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Our Lady of The Lake University
San Antonio05.1994
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Federal Public Defender
Western District Of Texas - Del Rio
2023.07 - Current
Assistant Federal Public Defender
Southern District Of Texas - Brownsville
2020.01 - 2023.07
Assistant Federal Public Defender
Western District Of Texas - Del Rio
2017.01 - 2020.01
Partner
Law Office Of Torres & Thomas
2003.08 - 2020.01
Criminal Defense Attorney
Law Office Of Minerva Torres
2003.03 - 2003.08
Assistant District Attorney
Guadalupe County District Attorney's Office
2002.01 - 2003.03
Assistant District Attorney
Bexar County District Attorney's Office
2001.03 - 2002.01
Assistant District Attorney
Lubbock County District Attorney's Office
2000.05 - 2001.03
Paralegal/Family Advocate
Bexar County District Attorney's Office
1994.12 - 1997.08
J.D. - Law
Texas Tech Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Our Lady of The Lake University
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