SYDNI C. LOYA
2444 Huron Road Rialto,CA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Post Bar Law Clerk
Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
Los Angeles, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Researching legal authorities and organizing extensive legal discovery, reports, documents and potential case exhibits
- Reading and analyzing legal documents as well as preparing a variety of legal documents including motions
- Conducting misdemeanor and felony arraignment hearings as well as preliminary hearings to determine if sufficient cause exists to support prosecution
- Interviewing clients to obtain factual, biographical and financial information
- Conducting pretrial reviews of case files for witness subpoenas and other evidence gathered for trials
Certified Law Clerk
Orange County Public Defender's Office
Santa Ana, CA
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Reviewed and organized discovery; summarized preliminary hearing transcripts, witness statements police reports, school and medical records
- Researched a variety of legal issues; prepared mitigation packet and and drafted motion to dismiss
- Participated in and completed mock voir dire with jury panel
- Attended court hearings and observed multiple misdemeanor and felony trials
- Participated and assisted in homicide jury trial from voir dire until sentencing
Law Clerk
Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender’s Office
Los Angeles, CA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Reviewed and organized discovery; summarized preliminary hearing transcripts, witness statements, police reports, jail calls, prison records, school and medical records
- Conducted client intake interviews in misdemeanor and felony cases, interviewed family members; attended court hearings and jail visits
- Researched legal issues; prepared mitigation packet and motion to dismiss
- Participated in mock trial as an attorney by providing an opening statement, conducting direct and cross examination of a witness, performing a closing argument, and making and responding to objections to/from the opposing side
Legal Assistant Intern
Orange County Alternate Public Defender’s Office
Santa Ana, CA
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Collected cases, discovery, and records from agencies; organized discovery and indexed information from district attorney’s office
- Summarized witness statements and police reports, copied and filed case documents, prepared and served agency subpoenas, filed court motions, and served court orders
- Prepared trial binders for attorneys; delivered clothing and legal mail to Orange County jail
- Trained and mentored new incoming interns
Legal Assistant Intern
Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office
Los Angeles, CA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Assisted attorneys with case filings, collected and organized discovery information from district attorney’s office, and delivered court motions and orders
- Researched cases for possible resources, interviewed clients, maintained confidentiality and wrote articulate reports for client’s file
- Helped with trial preparation, attended trials, and attended client visits with attorneys at LA jails
Legal Assistant Intern
Veterans Legal Institute
Santa Ana, CA
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Answered high-volume of phone calls from potential clients; communicated with clients and collected facts about their cases; practiced drafting briefs and supporting documents
- Conducted legal research in areas including veteran and government benefits, discharge upgrades, expungements, family law, and landlord-tenant law
Education
J.D. -
Western State College of Law
05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California
06.2018
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Citrus College
06.2016
Timeline
Senior Post Bar Law Clerk
Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
08.2023 - Current
Certified Law Clerk
Orange County Public Defender's Office
05.2022 - 12.2022
Law Clerk
Los Angeles County Alternate Public Defender’s Office
06.2021 - 08.2021
Legal Assistant Intern
Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office
06.2019 - 08.2019
Legal Assistant Intern
Orange County Alternate Public Defender’s Office
03.2019 - 06.2020
Legal Assistant Intern
Veterans Legal Institute
02.2019 - 04.2019
J.D. -
Western State College of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California
Associate of Arts - Social And Behavioral Sciences
Citrus College
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