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Robert S. Spoja

Robert S. Spoja

Attorney
Billings,MT

Summary

Accomplished attorney offering over twenty-two years of legal experience in both civil and criminal matters. Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, opposing counsel, jurors and judges. Adept at developing lasting professional relationships.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Deputy County Attorney

Yellowstone County Attorney's Office
Billings, Montana
Feb.2007 - Current
  • Assessed investigations for probable cause prior to filing.
  • Managed high-volume caseload in most populous judicial district.
  • Utilized electronic filing system to file timely pleadings.
  • Interviewed and prepared witnesses for testimony in hearings and trials.
  • Used specialized legal software such as JustWare and Sanction II.
  • Conducted numerous jury and bench trials of both felony and misdemeanor matters.
  • Conducted weekly felony arraignments and misdemeanor appearances.
  • Wrote multiple charging documents in effort to reduce office-wide backlog of unfiled cases.

Private Attorney

Self Employed
Lewistown, Montana
Oct.1998 - Jan.2007
  • Provided legal advice to variety of small and mid-sized businesses involved in multiple types of litigation.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Developed strategies to resolve cases in clients' best interest.
  • Conducted pre-trial hearing and trials in civil and criminal matters.
  • Advocated for clients before court in oral argument.
  • Propounded discovery requests and responded to the same.
  • Drafted various pleadings on clients' behalf.
  • Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents.
  • Represented and advised clients in judicial and other proceedings.
  • Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, to avoid litigation, if possible, while accomplishing clients' goals.
  • Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.

Education

J.D. -

The University of Montana, School of Law
Missoula, MT
Sep.1995 - Jun.1998

Bachelor of Arts - History

Eastern Montana College (MSU - Billings)
Billings, MT
Oct.1988 - Jan.1994

Bar Admissions

1998 Admission to State Bar of Montana

1998 Admission to United States District Court for the District of Montana

Skills

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Outside activities

State Bar of Montana, New Lawyers Section,

  • Vice-President, 2001 - 2002
  • President, 2002 - 2003

State Bar of Montana, Board of Trustees

  • Area E Trustee, 2005 - 2007

American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

  • District 30 Representative, 2003 - 2005
  • General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division Fellow, 2006

Billings Heights National Little League

  • Member of Board of Directors, 2012 - 2016
  • Umpire-in-Chief, 2016
  • Volunteer Umpire, 2012 - present

Fly fishing wherever and whenever possible. Always a student, never a master.

Quote

I cannot believe the purpose of life is to be happy. I think the purpose of life is to be useful, to be responsible, to be compassionate. It is, above all, to matter, to count, to stand for something, to have made some difference that you lived at all.
Leo Rosten

Timeline

Senior Deputy County Attorney

Yellowstone County Attorney's Office
Feb.2007 - Current

Private Attorney

Self Employed
Oct.1998 - Jan.2007

J.D. -

The University of Montana, School of Law
Sep.1995 - Jun.1998

Bachelor of Arts - History

Eastern Montana College (MSU - Billings)
Oct.1988 - Jan.1994

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