Public Defender Investigator Resume

David Guerrero

4918 Devils Hill Road

Hattiesburg, MS 39402

(555)-555-5555

[email]

Job Objective Experienced Public Defender Investigator seeking position with reputable company in which to exercise my skills and abilities.

Work Experience:

Public Defender Investigator, August 2005 – Present

North Carolina Office of State Personnel, Hattiesburg, MS

• Collected, reviewed and preserved the evidence concerning crimes.
• Interviewed and interrogated and obtained the statements from witnesses, victims, informants and defendants.
• Assisted attorneys by interviewing clients in custody to collect information and to initiate further investigation.
• Developed reports and correspondence regarding assigned investigations and assisted in the training of other investigative personnel.
• Examined the historical, medical and psychiatric records and reports concerning clients, gathered and analyzed evidence.
• Consulted investigators and representatives of opposing counsel concerning legal proceedings.

Public Defender Investigator, May 2000 – July 2005

Homeland Security, Hattiesburg, MS

• Planned and conducted the investigations to support the defense in a wide variety of major adult and juvenile criminal cases.
• Examined the scene of the crime, located and identified material evidence and recorded findings.
• Interviewed and obtained the information from witnesses and determined whether there is sufficient basis for the witness.
• Testified in court as the investigator of record and made subsequent in-trial investigations.
• Prepared the detailed reports of completed investigations to support the defense.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Vast experience in conducting legal and criminal investigation
• Profound knowledge of court proceedings and criminal investigations practices and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of modern practices and techniques involving the investigation, arrest, detention, defense and treatment of defendants
• Ability to operate within the full scope of attorney and client privilege
• Ability to react instantly and calmly in emergencies
• Ability to manage difficult situations firmly, courteously, confidently and impartially
• Ability to secure the cooperation of others in difficult situations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Lasell College, Newton, MA