Tariro Makoni
Dallas,TX
Summary
Registered Legal Practitioner Conveyancer and Notary Public with the Law Society of Zimbabwe. Tariro Makoni has diverse experience in Public Prosecution handling complex criminal cases and achieving favorable outcomes. Possess strong knowledge of law, combined with analytical skills and ability to present compelling arguments in court. Demonstrated success in influencing legal decisions, upholding justice, and advocating for societal safety. Currently pursuing courses in Immigration Law and passionate about Medical Health Law intertwined with Human Rights law.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Prosecutor
National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Prosecution of criminal cases in provincial magistrates’ courts
- Providing legal advice to law enforcement agents
- Criminal investigation and case drafting
- Handling bail and court applications
- Decision-making on sufficiency of evidence and charges
- Managing court rolls and cases set for trial
- Advising law enforcement agents based on crime dockets
- Representing the State in court
- Assisting the District Public Prosecutor as needed
Legal Associate
Bvekwa Legal Practice
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Drafted legal documents
- Conducted legal research
- Accompanied partners to court cases
- Handled court filings and deeds search
- Prepared reports
- Engaged in client correspondence
Legal Volunteer
Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Conducted legal research
- Drafted reports and legal documents
- Provided legal consultation and advice
- Monitored court proceedings
- Delivered legal education
Law Student
Kantor Immerman Legal Practitioners
07.2018 - 12.2019
- Drafted legal documents
- Conducted legal research
- Accompanied partners to court cases
- Handled court filings and deeds search
- Prepared reports
- Engaged in client correspondence
Law Student
Harare Civil Magistrates Court & Rotten Row Court
02.2018 - 06.2018
- Performed clerical duties
- Attended court hearings and chamber meetings
- Gained insight into court administration
- Assisted in prosecutions and magistrate's work
Education
Immigration Law
University of Pennsylvania
Nuts And Bolts Of US Immigration Law02-2025
Bachelor of Laws Honors Degree - LLB LAW
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe 11-2019
Skills
- Legal consultancy
- Legal practice
- Public Relations
- Complaints Handling
- Investigations
- Case Management
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Interrogating suspects
- Evidence analysis
- Organized crime knowledge
- Judgement and Decision Making
- Presenting Evidence
- Criminal Law
- Witness examination
- Contract drafting
- Immigration law
- Intellectual property law
- Family and juvenile law
References
Available upon request.
Personalachievementsandinterests
- Member of the Catholic Lawyers Guild Association
- Member of the Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association
- Former Hostel Sub-Warden at Midlands State University
- Former member of the Midlands State University First Aid Club, Red Cross
- Former member of the Midlands State University Law Students Association
- Former member of the Midlands State University Philanthropists Club (Secretary)
- Former member of the Midlands State University Peer Education Network
- Personal interests include reading, traveling, philanthropic work, and watching Criminal & Forensic Investigation Documentaries
Timeline
Public Prosecutor
National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe
01.2021 - 09.2024
Legal Associate
Bvekwa Legal Practice
07.2020 - 12.2020
Legal Volunteer
Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association
01.2020 - 06.2020
Law Student
Kantor Immerman Legal Practitioners
07.2018 - 12.2019
Law Student
Harare Civil Magistrates Court & Rotten Row Court
02.2018 - 06.2018
Immigration Law
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Laws Honors Degree - LLB LAW
Midlands State University