Siobhan Harding, Esq.
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Committed prosecutor with boots on the ground experience in the Courtroom. Trial Prosecutor overseeing cases from misdemeanors to felonies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant District Attorney
Montgomery County District Attorney's Office
04.2022 - Current
- Worked in the Norristown Community Justice Unit, leading the unit as the sole attorney for nearly 9 months.
- Conducted various bench and jury trials on violent crimes, domestic violence, firearms offenses, DUIs, carjackings, and more.
- Managed a caseload around 200 cases, including felony guns, aggravated assaults, strangulations, sex crimes cases, burglaries, robberies, attempted homicide, homicide by motor vehicle, homicide, and more.
- Litigated Habeas Corpus Motions, Motions to Suppress, and various other motions pre and post trial involving firearms, guns, and DUI cases.
- Conducted investigations on various cases including financial cases and domestic violence.
- Written memorandum of law, findings of fact with conclusions of law, as well as sentencing motions.
- Lead community engagement within Norristown including Youth Court at Local High School in order to positively represent DAO and encourage police and community unity.
- Worked specifically with the Norristown Police Department, understanding their policies and procedures while also working alongside officers.
Assistant District Attorney
Chester County District Attorney's Office
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Started as Volunteer Prosecutor in June 2020, officially started in August, and swiftly promoted to trial attorney within three months.
- Conducted preliminary hearings on firearms, narcotics, financial crimes, conspiracies, domestic violence, violent crimes, DUIs, indecent assault, and attempted homicide.
- Given and presented trainings on Protection from Abuse Violations and Communicating with Domestic Violence Victims.
- As Trial Attorney, managed caseload of 90 cases in total and assigned to specialty cases involving burglary and attempted homicide.
- Litigated various motions, including habeas corpus motions and motions to suppress, on a daily basis.
Student Attorney
Delaware County District Attorney's Office
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Prepared for and took part in over preliminary hearings over plethora of different types of cases.
- Prepped approximately twelve hearings per week.
- Traveled to different areas within county to work with Police Departments for their hearings.
- Worked on gag non hearings, and bail violation hearings while coordinating with officers, victims, and defense attorneys.
Education
J.D. -
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Villanova
Villanova, PA2018
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - International Relations, French & Peace and Conflicts Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA2014
Timeline
Assistant District Attorney
Montgomery County District Attorney's Office
04.2022 - Current
Assistant District Attorney
Chester County District Attorney's Office
08.2020 - 03.2022
Student Attorney
Delaware County District Attorney's Office
05.2017 - 08.2017
J.D. -
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law Villanova
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science - International Relations, French & Peace and Conflicts Studies
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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