MOLLY J. BRAVO SCHWARTZ

• Drafted responses to appellate motions for discretionary review and delivered oral argument before the Washington Court of Appeals Division III with results favorable to the State.
• Reviewed, drafted, and submitted refined language for RCW 71.09 as part of SVP legislative drafting team, enhancing clarity and efficiency.
• Advised the LRA Review Committee on proposed LRAs to ensure alignment with the Attorney General's Office SVP Unit's recommendations.
• Committed Sexually Violent Predators as defined by RCW 71.09.020 in the state of Washington.
• Trained in civil commitment practice, including initial filing, show cause hearings from annual reviews, and preparation for unconditional release trials under RCW 71.09.090.
• Experience in motion practice flowing from the civil commitment, housing, treatment and release to a less restrictive alternative (LRAs) of residents pursuant to RCW 71.09.
• Served on the SAFE Task Force both as a representative of the Attorney General's Office, SVP Unit, and as a part of the Washington SANE subcommittee.
• Built strong partnerships with various stakeholders to enhance collaboration. with colleagues and allied disciplines, including Department of Corrections, Special Commitment Center, Department of Social and Health Services, expert witnesses, and local law enforcement.

Prosecuted cases involving extensive interaction with victims and families in domestic and sexual assaults, child abuse, and child sexual abuse, providing compassionate support while ensuring justice.

• Prosecuted felonies and misdemeanors by reviewing referrals, charging cases, drafting and answering motions, and preparing for pleas, bench trials, jury trials, and sentencing, ensuring thorough representation of victims.
• Amended Domestic Assault Second Degree to Domestic Assault First Degree, resulting in a 25-year sentence for a defendant who strangled the victim three times, highlighting the potential lethality of the offense.
• Secured an additional seven years in sentencing for Tampering with a Victim by demonstrating the perpetrator's efforts to discourage victim cooperation from jail, reinforcing the importance of victim protection in felony prosecutions.
• Developed collaborative relationships with multidisciplinary teams, including victim advocates, police officers, judges, attorneys, and social workers, enhancing coordination of efforts to support victims and strengthen case outcomes.
• Collaborated with the DVERT team and Infant Mortality Review for Jefferson County, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of policing and prosecution for domestic assault and child abuse cases resulting in death.
• Pursued witnesses and documentation regarding perpetrator behavior that included the use of an expert witness, accounts of a prior victim who had her spine fused due to abuse by the perpetrator.
• The Jefferson County Prosecutor's Office issued a press release after the verdict stating: This is a huge win for Domestic Violence Victims everywhere, especially during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our community is blessed to have a passionate advocate in Assistant Prosecutor Molly Bravo. Trisha C. Stefanski, Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney.
• This case ultimately was brought up on appeal challenging the recognition of the risks of strangulation as serious physical injury as defined by statute, and was ultimately upheld in the State's favor, strengthening and expanding the definition of what constitutes serious physical injury in the state of Missouri.

• Recruited by Jean Peters-Baker for the Special Victims Unit as a founding specialized assistant prosecuting attorney.
• Secured 20-year plea deal for serial child rapist, overcoming significant challenges with reluctant child victims.
• Prosecuted drug and property crimes in General Crimes Unit and Special Victims Unit, securing justice for victims.
• Acted as a board member for the Latino Advocacy Task Force.
• Served on planning committee and speaker for Multi-Disciplinary Forensic Yearly Conference in Kansas City for Doctors, Nurses, Social Workers, Victim Advocates, and Prosecutors.
• Advocated for Hispanic community in Kansas City, promoting awareness and support for victim rights.
• Advocated for Hispanic community in Kansas City, promoting awareness and support for victim rights.

• Prosecuted criminal cases for Jefferson County Prosecutor's Office, achieving successful outcomes in trial and hearing settings.
• Prosecuted cases in courtroom, reviewed misdemeanor and felony referrals, collaborated with family court, child protective services, police officers, physicians, and nurses, and drafted petitions, motions, and orders to secure favorable case resolutions.
• Interviewed witnesses, victims, and law enforcement officers to prepare compelling cases for prosecution.
• Drafted motions, briefs, and legal memoranda for court filings and case strategy.

• Delivered on-call SANE services in ER at Truman Medical Center, supporting diverse community of 2.3 million in Kansas City, Missouri.Responded promptly to pager activation, ensuredCoordinated with support services and law enforcement to facilitate comprehensive care and evidence collection.Conducted thorough examinations in private room, ensuring confidentiality and patient comfort. Established contact with support services and law enforcement for effective collaboration. Obtained the narrative, collected evidence, and administered medication in a room reserved for SANE exams.
• Performed sexual assault forensic exams in Emergency Services at Truman Medical Center.
• Collected, preserved, and documented evidence using KC SANE protocols.
• Evaluated patients for injuries, trauma, and medical needs.

• Drafted appellate opinion language, observed oral arguments, and engaged in case discussions with judges and clerks to enhance legal understanding.
• Researched statutes, rules, and precedents to inform legal strategies for Western District Court of Appeals matters.
• Reviewed appellate case files and summarized key legal issues to support court attorneys' decision-making.
• Drafted bench memoranda and legal correspondence to facilitate judicial review and case deliberation.