Vanessa Hernandez
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic attorney with a proven track record, achieving a 90% success rate in securing Temporary Restraining Orders. Bilingual in Spanish, skilled in legal research and persuasive oral arguments, adept at case analysis and time management, consistently delivering favorable outcomes for clients under pressure.
Work History
Alternate Public Defender
Alternate Public Defenders of Los Angeles
02.2025 - Current
- Represented clients in all stages of a misdemeanor criminal case.
- Conducted pre-trial interviews, investigations, and case analysis to develop defense strategies tailored to each client's needs.
- Drafted legal motions to support case preparation and client defense.
- Negotiated plea deals with prosecutors, ensuring clients received the most favorable outcomes possible.
- Collaborated with and appointed experts and investigators to build strong cases.
- Effectively advocated in oral arguments, utilizing case law, statutes, and constitutional principles to support client positions.
Associate Attorney
The United Firm
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest under high-stress, time-sensitive conditions.
- Successfully litigated and secured over 100 Temporary Restraining Orders (TROS) in domestic violence, civil harassment, and workplace protection matters.
- Achieved a 90% success rate in TROs.
- Drafted compelling declarations and presented evidence in over 100 bench trials for high-stakes protective order proceedings.
- Represented both petitioners and respondents in TRO and hearings, demonstrating versatility and strategic litigation skills.
Associate Attorney
Sweet James Attorneys
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted legal intake and assessment for over 300+ prospective clients, screening cases involving bodily injury.
- Analyzed whether a claim meets the firm's case criteria (liability, damages, causation).
- Reviewed early evidence such as police reports, photos, witness info, and hospital records.
Legal Intern
Orange County Rescue Mission
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Collaborated with attorneys to develop strategies for each case.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
Education
J.D. -
05-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science And A Minor in Psychology
05-2016
Skills
- Spanish speaker (bilingual)
- Legal research and writing
- Persuasion techniques
- Case analysis
- Westlaw
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Discovery processes
- Time management abilities
- Oral argument
- Case management
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