Samantha Sabatini
Orlando,FL
Summary
Zealous Assistant Public Defender with three years of litigation experience handling between 120 and 250 clients at a time. Successfully defended clients in both misdemeanor and felony cases. Represented clients during Baker Act Hearings. Successfully researched, wrote, and argued multiple misdemeanor and felony dispositive Motions to Suppress, Stand Your Ground Motions, and Motions to Dismiss. Passionate about defending all clients' constitutional rights, holding the government accountable, and achieving justice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Public Defender
Public Defender's Office, 9th Circuit, Orlando, FL
Orlando, FL
08.2022 - Current
- Represented and defended individuals in criminal cases from their arrests through their case resolutions. Participated in misdemeanor and felony trials as either lead counsel or co-counsel. Researched, wrote, and successfully argued dispositive Motions to Suppress, Stand Your Ground Motions, and other Motions to Dismiss. Conducted client interviews and witness depositions. Worked collaboratively on cases with Assistant Public Defenders, and negotiated plea agreements with Assistant State Attorneys. Represented clients at Baker Act hearings.
Legal Assistant Intern
Community Legal Services of Mid Florida
Orlando, Florida
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Drafted complaints, wrote deposition questions, conducted research, and held client meetings regarding adverse possession property law cases.
Research Assistant
Stetson University College of Law
Gulfport, Florida
01.2020 - 12.2021
- Performed research for Professor Judith Scully regarding Civil Rights and Criminal law issues. Researched new criminal caselaw weekly using both Westlaw and Lexus Nexus. Wrote memorandums of law on multiple criminal law issues. Rewrote the Student Code of Conduct to add provisions protecting students against discrimination.
- Managed multiple research projects simultaneously while ensuring accurate record keeping.
Extern
Compassionate Release Practicum at Stetson University College of Law
Orlando, FL
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Worked with the Florida Middle District’s Federal Public Defenders office; researched and drafted Appellate Motions requesting Compassionate Release. Drafted, filed, and won appeals for Compassionate Release for multiple clients.
Teaching Assistant, Criminal Law
Stetson University College of Law
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted in class and mentored students outside of class in groups and individually.
Education
J.D. -
Stetson University College of Law
Gulfport, FL01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
Tallahassee01.2019
Skills
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Motions drafting
- Trial preparation
- Plea negotiation
- Client advocacy
- Courtroom presentation
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
- Court procedures
- Team collaboration
- Westlaw expertise
Affiliations
- Central Florida Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers - Member, 2024-Present
Timeline
Assistant Public Defender
Public Defender's Office, 9th Circuit, Orlando, FL
08.2022 - Current
Legal Assistant Intern
Community Legal Services of Mid Florida
01.2022 - 05.2022
Extern
Compassionate Release Practicum at Stetson University College of Law
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teaching Assistant, Criminal Law
Stetson University College of Law
01.2020 - 06.2020
Research Assistant
Stetson University College of Law
01.2020 - 12.2021
J.D. -
Stetson University College of Law
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Florida State University
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