Jonathan Casey
Broken Arrow,OK
Summary
Meticulous Assistant Public Defender with comprehensive understanding of misdemeanor and felony cases. Proven to manage approximately 70 cases per week and maintain professionalism and defense quality.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Public Defender
Tulsa County Public Defender's Office
11.2022 - Current
- Formulated defense and trial strategy and acted as counsel of record and first chair in competency jury trial.
- Prepared and held hearings on various legal issues, including motions for: dismissal, suppression, to compel discovery, and more.
- Negotiated pleas deals with the State of Oklahoma to resolve misdemeanor cases.
- Advised clients regarding misdemeanor domestic violence and traffic offenses within Tulsa County, including plea deals and trial strategy.
- Managed a case load of approximately 180+ clients.
- Assisted with the Misdemeanor Diversion Program.
- Managed the Youth Drunk Driving Docket monthly, including tracking clients monthly to ensure sustained compliance with the program.
Pardons, Costs, and Bond Docket
Tulsa County Public Defender's Office
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Advised clients regarding Pardon applications.
- Prepared weekly Cost Docket and reports for internal and official Court use.
- Attend weekly Cost Docket hearings and argue for wavier of costs and flexible payment arrangements for indigent clients.
- Represented recently arrested individuals at Bond Hearing, arguing to set low and affordable bonds.
- Tracked all Cost Dockets clients provided in a yearly report.
Attorney Expungement Fellow
Tulsa County Public Defender's Office
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Established the Expungement Department for the Tulsa County Public Defender's Office, including the development of internal policies and procedures.
- Interviewed, qualified, and processed eligible clients for expungement.
- Drafted Petitions and Orders of Expungement.
- Submitted Orders for Judicial review and processed and finalized expungement once granted.
- Tracked and correlated administrative data for yearly reporting.
Education
J.D. -
The John Marshall Law School
Chicago, IL05.2020
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Fayetteville, AR05.2015
Skills
- Time Management
- Case Management
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Legal Strategy Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Member of Oklahoma Bar Association - Good-Standing - OK Bar Number #34509.
Timeline
Assistant Public Defender
Tulsa County Public Defender's Office
11.2022 - Current
Pardons, Costs, and Bond Docket
Tulsa County Public Defender's Office
01.2022 - 11.2022
Attorney Expungement Fellow
Tulsa County Public Defender's Office
06.2021 - 11.2021
J.D. -
The John Marshall Law School
Master of Arts - Political Science
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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