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MITCHELL WILLIAMS

Columbus,OH

Summary

Well respected and highly competent Senior Staff Attorney in the Common Pleas Unit with over 28 years of service committed to furthering my career at the Franklin County Public Defender as the next Director.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Attorney

Franklin County Public Defender Common Pleas Unit
08.2003 - Current
  • Represent clients who are charged with felony offenses in Common Pleas Court including all facets of criminal defense.
  • Named Senior Staff Attorney in 2014.
  • Assist in managing Common Pleas Unit.
  • Assist in developing internal policies and procedures related to legal operations within our unit.
  • Effectively manage cases by developing compelling arguments and presenting them persuasively in court proceedings.

Staff Attorney

Franklin County Public Defender Municipal Unit
08.1997 - 05.2003
  • Conducted intake interviews and provided legal representation to clients who are charged with jailable offenses in Franklin County Municipal Court.
  • Conducted trials and hearings in Franklin County Municipal Court.
  • Named one of four Group Leaders in the Municipal Court Unit in 2001.

Law Clerk

Franklin County Public Defender Common Pleas Unit
05.1995 - 08.1997
  • Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
  • Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing discovery.
  • Maintained and updated files and databases.
  • Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
  • Named Head Law Clerk after one year where I supervised and trained other law clerks.

Education

J.D. - Law

Capital University Law School
Columbus, OH
12.1996

BBA - Management And Pre-Law

Ohio University
Athens, OH
06.1991

Timeline

Staff Attorney

Franklin County Public Defender Common Pleas Unit
08.2003 - Current

Staff Attorney

Franklin County Public Defender Municipal Unit
08.1997 - 05.2003

Law Clerk

Franklin County Public Defender Common Pleas Unit
05.1995 - 08.1997

J.D. - Law

Capital University Law School

BBA - Management And Pre-Law

Ohio University
MITCHELL WILLIAMS