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Melanie Ann Rekieta | Attorney

Melanie Ann Rekieta

Melanie Ann Rekieta

Michael Brooks Carroll

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About Melanie

Education     

UC Hastings College of the Law                            San Francisco, CA
Juris Doctor, 2006; Admitted to the CA Bar 12/2006

  • Excellence for the Future Award in Legal Writing and Research
  • Witkin Award for Academic Excellence, Legal Writing and Research
  • Moot Court Teaching Assistant

    University of California at Los Angeles                      Los Angeles, CA
    Bachelor of Arts/Psychology, 2002

    Experience    

    Brayton Purcell                                                                Novato, CA
    Associate Attorney, 10/07-05/08

  • Defend plaintiff depositions, make objections to preserve the record, and conduct direct examination if necessary
  • Conduct substantive and procedural research for Motions for Summary
  • Judgment and write opposing motions if appropriate
  • Effectively manage approximately one hundred cases: respond to
    discovery, propound discovery, notice depositions, and confer with
    opposing counsel
  • Investigate client cases, including client and co-worker interviews and defendant research to build a case from the ground up

    Contra Costa County Public Defender                          Richmond, CA
    Graduate Law Clerk,01/07-9/07

  • Prepared motions in misdemeanor and felony cases, including search and seizure, dismissal, discovery, and new trial motions
  • Interviewed clients to identify pertinent legal facts and potential issues in preparation for trial
  • Argued motions in Contra Costa County Superior Court
  • Supervised summer law clerks delegating assignments and overseeing final product
     
    Technology Network                                                    Palo Alto, CA
    Summer Intern, 05/05-08/05

  • Researched current legislation, policy, and issues facing the technology industry for this bipartisan political think tank
  • Prepared policy reports and drafted company positions

    Family Court Self-Help Center                               San Francisco, CA
    Fall Intern, 08/04-12/04

  • Provided legal assistance to pro per clients wishing to obtain restraining orders, divorces, or child support
  • Interviewed clients to obtain relevant information and complete appropriate
    legal forms to file with the court

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