Public Defender Investigator Resume

Public defender attorneys are always burdened with loads of cases as they mostly provide service to the people who cannot afford private attorneys. As the work load does not allow public defender attorneys to conduct investigations personally, they hire investigators. These investigators who work for public defender attorneys are called public defender investigators. They assist the attorney in the criminal cases by collecting evidence, interviewing and recording statements of witnesses, and preparing case files.

This type of job is especially suitable for them who wants to call themselves a detective. If you have the knowledge to laws and regulations, the expertise in carrying out investigation and reaching to the trails of crimes, this sample resume will be of a great help to you.

Public Defender Investigator Resume Example

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David Malfoy
13, Robinson Street
Arlington, TX 64412
Telephone Number: 577 - 040 - xxxx
Email Id: davidmalfoy@example.com

Career Objective:

Looking for a public defender investigator position to assist public defender in all types of criminal cases and managed the paperworks necessary for filing and presenting a case.

Summary of Skills:

• Deep interest and passion for crime investigation
• Experience with case filing and preparation
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and criminal laws
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to obtain case-related information from various sources
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Skilled in analyzing and tracking multiple cases

Work Experience:

Public Defender Investigator
Arlington Civil Council, Arlington, TX
June 2012 - Present

• Visit the field and conduct investigation for cases assigned by the public defender
• Converse with witnesses and gather evidence from crime scenes
• Obtain copies of police reports and forensic lab reports
• Locate suspects, witnesses, and relatives of the victims using database searches
• Prepare and file cases for tails according to the guidance of the public defender
• Arrange to transport witnesses, victims, and suspects and and from court
• Conduct interrogations of suspects and testify in court

Public Defender Investigator
Express Justice, Arlington, TX
October 2010 - May 2012

• Assisted public defender in variety of legal cases using investigative skills
• Liaised with outside agencies and collected necessary details
• Coordinated with attorneys, judges, and court staff regularly
• Appeared as a witness and testified at trials and hearings
• Collected and maintained photographs, video tapes, and other equipment found at crime scenes
• Drafted investigative reports and presented it to the public defender
• Determined the creditability of informants and acted accordingly

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice
  ABC University, Arlington, TX
  2009

Reference:

• Neville Stew
  Chief Public Defender
  Arlington Civil Council, Arnglinton, TX
  Telephone Number: 577 - 030 - xxxx
  Email Id: nevillestew@example.com