Suzanne N. Russell
Hampden,ME
Summary
I am an accomplished criminal prosecutor with an extensive background in serious criminal prosecution, investigation, case analysis, and effective presentation. I have demonstrated expertise in digital evidence, medical evidence and financial evidence, coupled with recent successful experience in litigating DNA usage in a recent cold case prosecution. I have a proven career track record of securing convictions through case preparation and strategic courtroom tactics. I have reviewed over 300 digital search warrants since 2020. I excel in lengthy detail oriented investigations which require close collaboration with law enforcement.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Attorney General
Maine Attorney General's Office
Augusta, Maine
01.2020 - Current
- Assistant Attorney General primarily responsible for the prosecution of elder financial exploitation, elder abuse, assigned conflict cases including white collar crime, and digital search warrant review for homicide cases. Second chair prosecutor on assigned homicide cases.
- Maine Elder Justice Coordinating Partnership Attorney General representative
- SAFE Advisory Board member
Assistant District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, District V
Bangor, Maine
01.2016 - 01.2020
- Assistant District Attorney responsible for felony-level domestic violence cases, including non-fatal strangulation, sexual assaults, and child abuse. Developed and implemented a highly regarded probation violation system, supervised student interns, and junior assistant district attorneys. Attorney member of the Northern Maine Multidisciplinary Professional Nonfatal Strangulation Training Team; member of the local Domestic Violence Task Force, the Child Advocacy Center Team, and the Penobscot High Risk Domestic Violence Team.
Assistant District Attorney
Kennebec District Attorney Office
Augusta, Maine
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Assistant District Attorney focused on elder abuse, elder financial exploitation in Kennebec County, and sexual assault cases in Somerset County. Provided report writing training to law enforcement.
Sole Practitioner
Bloomer & Russell, P.A
Bangor, Maine
09.2014 - 09.2015
- Practiced exclusively in family law, including divorces, protection from abuse matters, and probate law.
Associate Attorney
Lanham Blackwell & Baber
Bangor, Maine
08.2013 - 12.2014
- Civil litigation, family law, criminal defense and employment law.
Assistant Attorney General
Maine Attorney General's Office
Augusta, Maine
12.2012 - 08.2013
- Assigned to the civil division, focusing on MaineCare, and third-party recovery in probate court, superior court, and administrative hearings. Conducted civil commitment hearings at Maine psychiatric hospitals. Conducted rule reviews for the Department of Health and Human Services.
Associate Attorney
Vafiades, Brountas & Kominsky
Bangor, Maine
10.2009 - 12.2012
- Practiced primarily in family law, which included divorces, protection from abuse hearings, child protection hearings, adoptions, and post-divorce proceedings. Drafted criminal motions and federal appellate briefs.
Staff Attorney
Legal Services For The Elderly
Augusta, Maine
08.2007 - 10.2009
- Responsible for providing legal services for Aroostook and Washington County elders. Implemented a pilot project to provide legal representation to elders from community-based locations in matters concerning Maine care benefits, wills, power of attorney documents, evictions, denial of social security benefits, fraud, and financial exploitation matters.
Assistant District Attorney
Aroostook County DA's Office
Houlton, Maine
09.1991 - 08.2007
- Full-time criminal prosecutor responsible for the prosecution of all felony and misdemeanor cases for southern Aroostook County. Provided yearly training to law enforcement officers, mental health providers, students, and medical providers. I organized and chaired a local drug and alcohol abuse coalition with community leaders and providers. From 1991 to 2000, I provided representation for the Maine Attorney General's office in child protection and support enforcement matters in southern Aroostook County.
Associate Attorney
Barnes & Rogers, PA
Houlton, Maine
09.1989 - 09.1991
- General legal practice including family law, real estate, bankruptcy, estate planning and collections.
Education
J.D. -
Vermont Law School
South Royalton, VT05-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Eckerd College
St. Petersburg, FL08-1986
Skills
- Legal analysis
- Case preparation
- Collaboration
- Statutory interpretation
- Courtroom presentation
- Legal research
- Investigative skills
- Oral advocacy
- Case evaluation
- Evidence evaluation
Timeline
Assistant Attorney General
Maine Attorney General's Office
01.2020 - Current
Assistant District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, District V
01.2016 - 01.2020
Assistant District Attorney
Kennebec District Attorney Office
09.2015 - 12.2016
Sole Practitioner
Bloomer & Russell, P.A
09.2014 - 09.2015
Associate Attorney
Lanham Blackwell & Baber
08.2013 - 12.2014
Assistant Attorney General
Maine Attorney General's Office
12.2012 - 08.2013
Associate Attorney
Vafiades, Brountas & Kominsky
10.2009 - 12.2012
Staff Attorney
Legal Services For The Elderly
08.2007 - 10.2009
Assistant District Attorney
Aroostook County DA's Office
09.1991 - 08.2007
Associate Attorney
Barnes & Rogers, PA
09.1989 - 09.1991
J.D. -
Vermont Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Eckerd College
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