Russell Boatwright
Tucson,US
Summary
Experienced criminal trial attorney who has tried serious criminal matters as, both, a prosecutor and defense attorney, on top of experience with the court as a judicial law clerk where I assisted the judge in over 50 felony jury trials.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Prosecutor /Special Assistant United States Attorney
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
03.2019 - Current
- Prosecute felony and misdemeanor matters, overseeing cases from charging decisions to trial.
- 82% conviction rate at trial, including convictions for sexual abuse and sexual abuse of a minor.
- Work closely with law enforcement with ongoing investigations, drafting search warrants, and staffing cases for charging decisions.
- Work with other jurisdictions to coordinate extraditions.
- Serve as a SAUSA to prosecute serious crimes in Federal Court.
- Co-Director of training. Developed and instructed courses for law enforcement.
Assistant Public Defender
Pima County Public Defender's Office
02.2016 - 03.2019
- Represented indigent clients facing felony charges.
- Achieved impressive results as 1st chair counsel in 3 jury trials, including an acquittal, and not guilty verdicts on 6 or the 7 charged counts.
- Achieved a not guilty verdict as 2nd chair counsel in a 2nd degree murder case.
- Through pretrial motion practice, witness interviews, and settlement conferences, negotiated outright dismissals on 7 felony matters.
- Because of early track record of success, was assigned serious felony cases within 3 years, such as 1st degree murder and attempted murder cases.
Judicial Law Clerk
Pima County Superior Court
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Reviewed pleadings and researched legal issues in assisting Judge Nichols to make rulings and findings.
- Drafted proposed rulings for requests for post-conviction relief.
- Observed and assisted in over 50 felony jury trials, including the punishment phase of a capital murder case.
Education
J.D. -
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2014
Other Relevant History
United States Navy - Hospital Corpsman (2001-2006)
2nd Battalion 1st Marines
- Served as front-line infantry Corpsman for two combat tours to Iraq - An Nasiriya and Fallujah
- Treated and evacuated front-line wounded Marines
- Responsible for ensuring pre-deployment health readiness for battalion
1st Marine Division, Division Surgeon's Office - Instructor
- Assisted in development of Combat Trauma Management course for 1st Marine Division
- Instructed in, both, classroom and field didactic training
- Co-director for the Fleet Marine Force Warfare Device qualification program for 1st Marine Division
Timeline
Deputy Prosecutor /Special Assistant United States Attorney
Pascua Yaqui Tribe
03.2019 - Current
Assistant Public Defender
Pima County Public Defender's Office
02.2016 - 03.2019
Judicial Law Clerk
Pima County Superior Court
09.2014 - 02.2016
J.D. -
The University of Arizona
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