Roberto Valdes
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Highly accomplished, meticulously organized and detailed Attorney with a demonstrated ability to exceed expectations in a high-volume, fast-paced working environment. Experience providing counsel to government agencies has contributed to exceptional, broad based legal knowledge. Proven ability to logically and effectively analyze statutes, ordinances, case law, regulations, and factual data. Resourceful individual with an ability to anticipate and evaluate all issues in a time-sensitive manner.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant District Attorney
City of Philadelphia
05.2021 - Current
- Presently assigned to the Family Violence and Sexual Assault Unit, primarily tasked with the investigation and prosecution of crimes against children by adult offenders, intimate partner violence, to include non-fatal shootings, homicides and all sexual offenses generally.
- Manage a high-volume caseload of felony matters successfully to verdict and developed a functional level of expertise in the areas of forensic pathology, DNA analysis, child physical and sexual abuse pediatrics, sexual assault examinations, and forensic interviewing of child victims.
- Demonstrated strong leadership by guiding and mentoring junior staff members, contributing to the overall success of the office.
Assistant City Solicitor
City of Philadelphia
12.2017 - 05.2021
- Provided extensive consultation and advice on compliance with various federal and state laws, as well as internal legal policies to the client, the Commonwealth's largest child welfare agency tasked with investigating reports of child abuse and neglect.
- Collaborated with various stakeholders and leadership across city departments, the court system, and outside medical professionals in order to facilitate successful outcomes for the client.
- Advised my client and law department on issues concerning diversity, equity and inclusion.
Education
Juris Doctor -
Penn State Dickinson School of Law
Bachelor of Arts -
Lebanon Valley College
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Legal Analysis
- Legal writing
- Training and mentoring
- Public speaking prowess
- Sexual Assault Investigations
Bar Admissions
2017, Pennsylvania
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant District Attorney
City of Philadelphia
05.2021 - Current
Assistant City Solicitor
City of Philadelphia
12.2017 - 05.2021
Juris Doctor -
Penn State Dickinson School of Law
Bachelor of Arts -
Lebanon Valley College
Similar Profiles
Nakeisha BrownNakeisha Brown
Service Representative at City Of PhiladelphiaService Representative at City Of Philadelphia
Rasheeda LomaxRasheeda Lomax
Street Crew Chief 2(SCCll) at City Of PhiladelphiaStreet Crew Chief 2(SCCll) at City Of Philadelphia
Avis DavenportAvis Davenport
Police Corporal at City Of PhiladelphiaPolice Corporal at City Of Philadelphia
ADRIENNE MOORE, Assoc. AIAADRIENNE MOORE, Assoc. AIA
Executive Director at City Of PhiladelphiaExecutive Director at City Of Philadelphia
Bhavana JonnaBhavana Jonna
Sr. QA Infrastructure Analyst / Software Engineer in Test at Lucid MotorsSr. QA Infrastructure Analyst / Software Engineer in Test at Lucid Motors