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Rodney Faulk

MARION,Indiana

Summary

Experienced Prosecutor with over twenty-five (25) years of experience in criminal prosecutions. Excellent reputation for providing legal advice and resolving problems for law enforcement.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Prosecuting Attorney

Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Marion, IN
01.2019 - Current

-Supervise approximately twenty-nine employees in the Criminal Division and Child Support Division.

-Prepare annual budget for the Criminal Division and present same to the Common Council.

-Supervise the hiring of new employees.

-Supervise the discipline of employees.

-Prosecute Murder cases for jury trials including charging decisions, case strategies, jury selection, presentation of evidence, arguing motions, questioning witnesses, making opening statements and closing arguments.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Marion, IN
05.1996 - 12.2017

-Reviewed cases submitted by law enforcement for prosecution.

-Made charging decisions and prepared charging informations and probable cause affidavits based upon the law and the facts of each case.

-Conducted legal research and wrote memorandums of law when appropriate.

-Prepared Search Warrants and other Orders for the Court.

-Advised law enforcement officers on a 24-hour basis.

-Prosecuted Major Felony cases before a jury and the bench.

-Prosecuted Misdemeanor cases before a jury and the bench.

Education

J.D. - Law

Indiana University School of Law
Indianapolis, IN
05.1996

Bachelor of Science - Business

Indiana University
Bloomington, IN
05.1983

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Legal Document Preparation
  • Discovery and Document Review
  • Court Procedures
  • Witness Testimony
  • Presenting Evidence
  • Case Law and Outcome Analysis
  • Trial Preparation
  • Constitutional Law
  • Animal Law
  • "Red Flag" Law

Certification

-National District Attorneys Association training for: Trial Advocacy I, Trial Advocacy II, Cross Examination, and Career Prosecutor Course.

-American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Humane Law Enforcement Course on Animal Cruelty Investigations.

Timeline

Prosecuting Attorney

Prosecuting Attorney's Office
01.2019 - Current

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Prosecuting Attorney's Office
05.1996 - 12.2017

J.D. - Law

Indiana University School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Business

Indiana University

-National District Attorneys Association training for: Trial Advocacy I, Trial Advocacy II, Cross Examination, and Career Prosecutor Course.

-American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Humane Law Enforcement Course on Animal Cruelty Investigations.

Rodney Faulk