NICOLE ENGEBRETSEN
Riverview
Summary
Skilled legal professional with a decade of experience in criminal defense. Expertise in case preparation, legal research, legal writing, and courtroom advocacy. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing demands. Known for analytical skills, critical thinking and commitment to justice.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Public Defender
The Law Office of Lisa B. McLean, Public Defender
04.2021 - Current
- Supervise a team of four felony-level attorneys (2024-present)
- Mentor attorneys as they are promoted from misdemeanor to felony
- Draft and argue substantive motions
- Litigate pretrial detention hearings
- Litigate cases in jury trials
- Represent clients in competency hearings
Assistant Capital Collateral Counsel
Capital Collateral Regional Counsel
10.2019 - 04.2021
- Represent death sentenced individuals in post-conviction appeals
- Draft and argue post-conviction motions and appellate briefs in state and federal courts
- Maintain communication with each client, including calls and in-person visits to death row
- Collaborate with other team members
- Investigate new claims to be addressed post-conviction
Assistant Public Defender
The Law Office of Julianne M. Holt, Public Defender
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Represent indigent defendants in criminal matters and juvenile delinquency
- Draft and argue substantive motions
- Address bond matters, including filing Writs of Habeas Corpus
- Litigate cases in jury trials, adjudicatory hearings, and violation of probation hearings
Attorney
Badawi Law
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Research and draft legal memorandum for immigration cases
- Appear with clients at immigration interviews and court hearings
- Conduct client consultations in the areas of immigration and personal injury
- Appear at hearings and mediation for civil matters
Education
Juris Doctor - Litigation Concentration
Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School
05.2015
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL01.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL01.2005
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Case analysis
- Organizational skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Case management
- Time management
- Creative and critical thinking
Certification
- State of Florida, September 2015
- Middle District of Florida, July 2016
- Supreme Court of the United States of America, January 2021
Timeline
Assistant Public Defender
The Law Office of Lisa B. McLean, Public Defender
04.2021 - Current
Assistant Capital Collateral Counsel
Capital Collateral Regional Counsel
10.2019 - 04.2021
Assistant Public Defender
The Law Office of Julianne M. Holt, Public Defender
10.2016 - 10.2019
Attorney
Badawi Law
09.2015 - 09.2016
Master of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of West Florida
Juris Doctor - Litigation Concentration
Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School