Rebecca Wiard
DENVER,CO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 13th Judicial District, Colorado
01.2021 - Current
- Assistant District Attorney for the 13th judicial district – supervisor in Morgan County office
- Over 30 felony trials including sex assaults
- Train law enforcement on legislative and case law updates yearly
- Member of Sexual Assault Response Team and Child Fatality Team
- Assisted in the prosecution of criminal cases by conducting legal research, preparing memoranda and briefs, and arguing motions.
- Attended court proceedings such as arraignments, hearings, trials, and sentencings to represent the state.
- Analyzed evidence including witness statements, police reports, medical records, photographs and physical objects.
- Identified potential charges based on facts gathered during investigation process; reviewed applicable laws to determine appropriate charge or charges to be filed.
- Provided guidance to other prosecutors assigned to cases within District Attorney's office.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement personnel throughout investigations into criminal activity.
- Negotiated terms of plea bargains between defendants' counsels and the District Attorney's office.
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 1st Judicial District, Colorado
02.2019 - 01.2021
- Deputy District Attorney for Jefferson and Gilpin counties
- Began as county court deputy, transitioned to Juvenile Court and then to District Court
- As felony prosecutor, responsible for working cases following filing of charges to disposition or trial
- Conducted over 15 trials as county court prosecutor
- As felony prosecutor, on call for and responded to vehicular homicides; participated in team meeting regarding follow up investigation and charges
- Appeared in court for jury trials, bench trials, arraignments, pretrial conferences and sentencing hearings.
- Argued motions in front of a judge, including suppression hearings.
- Negotiated plea agreements between defendants and prosecutors in order to resolve cases without going to trial.
- Presented court cases to jurors and judges.
Associate
Harris Law Firm
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Associate in family law firm
- Handled domestic cases including dissolution of marriage, modification of child support, modification of parenting time, modification of maintenance, termination of maintenance, dependency and neglect and protection orders
- Met with clients multiple times during the pendency of the case
- Appeared in court in various jurisdictions throughout the state for all hearings including status, temporary and permanent protection order hearings, temporary and permanent orders, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, parenting time, and all motions hearings.
Assistant City Attorney
Denver City Attorney
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Assistant City Attorney – Prosecution and Code Enforcement
- Responsible for prosecuting crimes charged in municipal court in the city and county of Denver, including domestic violence, assault, wrongs to minors, and theft $1000 or less
- Duties included preparation and prosecution of assigned cases and daily court appearance for docket
- Conducted trials and motions hearings
- Responsible for arraignment and juvenile dockets.
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 13th Judicial District, Colorado
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Deputy District Attorney for Morgan County District Court and Juvenile Court
- Responsible for filing charges and working a case from inception (charging) to disposition or trial
- 25 felony trials including sex assaults; 15 misdemeanor trials
- Filed and responded to motions including appeals, 404(b), 35(a)(b), and (c) and 32(d)
- Aided County Court Deputy District Attorney with docket and trials
- Member of the Drug Court Team which included screening defendants for acceptance into the program, overseeing progress and determining rewards, sanctions, removal or graduation from program
- Participant in the Sexual Assault Response Team Meetings.
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 5th Judicial District, Colorado
09.2013 - 10.2014
- Deputy District Attorney for Eagle County Juvenile and District Court dockets
- Responsible for filing charges and working a case from inception (charging) to disposition or trial
- Filed and responded to motions including appeals, 404(b), 35(a)(b), and (c) and 32(d)
- Aided County Court Deputy District Attorney with docket and trials
- Member of the Drug Court Team which included screening defendants for acceptance into the program, overseeing progress and determining rewards, sanctions, removal or graduation from program
- Responsible for covering dockets in Summit, Lake and Clear Creek counties when needed.
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 13th Judicial District, Colorado
02.2010 - 09.2013
- Deputy District Attorney for Logan, Sedgwick and Phillips Counties
- Juvenile and District Court dockets
- Responsible for filing charges and working a case from inception (charging) to disposition or trial
- Filed and responded to motions including appeals, 404(b), 35(a)(b), and (c) and 32(d)
- Aided County Court Deputy District Attorney with docket and trials
- Responsible for covering county court in Washington, Morgan and Yuma Counties when needed.
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 12th Judicial District, Colorado
01.2009 - 08.2009
- Deputy District Attorney for Rio Grande County
- Responsible for County and District Court for Rio Grande County and Juvenile docket in Rio Grande and Alamosa Counties
- Responsible for management and disposition of County, District and Juvenile cases from the filing of charges to motions hearings, preliminary hearings, and trial.
Education
Juris Doctor -
The John Marshall Law School
Master of Arts in English: The Teaching of Writing -
University of Colorado at Denver
Bachelor of Science in Journalism -
University of Colorado
Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Motions drafting
- Training and mentoring
- Public Speaking
- Legal writing
- Legal Research
- Problem-solving skills
- Supervisory skills
- Strong Ethics
- Litigation Experience
- Creative and Critical Thinking
- Westlaw
- Microsoft Office and Docusign
- Knowledge of Federal and State Laws
- Organization and Administration
- Presenting Evidence
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Excellent Communication
- Criminal Law
- Analytical Thinking
- Effective Communication
Attorney Registration
40687
Timeline
Assistant District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 13th Judicial District, Colorado
01.2021 - Current
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 1st Judicial District, Colorado
02.2019 - 01.2021
Associate
Harris Law Firm
01.2018 - 09.2018
Assistant City Attorney
Denver City Attorney
01.2017 - 01.2018
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 13th Judicial District, Colorado
10.2014 - 01.2017
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 5th Judicial District, Colorado
09.2013 - 10.2014
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 13th Judicial District, Colorado
02.2010 - 09.2013
Deputy District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, 12th Judicial District, Colorado
01.2009 - 08.2009
Juris Doctor -
The John Marshall Law School
Master of Arts in English: The Teaching of Writing -
University of Colorado at Denver
Bachelor of Science in Journalism -
University of Colorado
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