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Debra J Cordova

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Waunakee, WI ****7

Phone: 608- 849-3235

*************@*****.***

Career Summary

I have worked as a legal professional in a variety of civil law practices, and state government including

the court system. I have been entrusted with handling legal cases from incept to conclusion. I have

participated in litigation cases, sitting second chair to highly experienced attorneys in the trial process. I

excel in organizational ability, ability to prioritize, critical thinking and analysis. I recently organized and

facilitated the progression of the asset seizure and forfeiture cases pursuant to the Wyoming Controlled

Substances Act for the Wyoming Attorney General’s Office. Due to my knowledge and experience with

legal concepts, principles, procedures and prior trial experience, I was requested and stepped in to assist

the State of Wyoming to prevail in the litigation and appeal over financing of education required by the

State pursuant to the Wyoming Constitution. I have extensive knowledge of state and federal court

policies, procedures and rules, legal terminology, state and federal statutes and case law, and have often

surpassed employers’ expectations in these abilities. I have excellent skills with the handling of

confidential matters and materials. I am proficient and multi-faceted in my computers skills, including

spreadsheet, database and research tools.

Employment History

Paralegal

07/2004 - 11/2010 State of Wyoming Attorney General's Office Cheyenne, WY

With minimal supervision, I processed asset seizure/forfeiture cases under the Wyoming Controlled

Substances Act. I receipted and deposited large amounts of seized currency, maintained inventories of

seized vehicles, firearms, currency and other seized property for purposes of access, and state and

federal reporting. I performed legal research, drafting of legal documents including complaints, motions,

legal memoranda and judgments, prepared and processed discovery requests, prepared settlement

documents, and other required legal pleadings with acuity. I was accomplished in file maintenance and

docket control. I responsibly and proficiently investigated facts in various matters. I handled the

Division’s public records requests and subpoena requests. I was entrusted as the first point of contact for

attorneys, defendants and third party owners with regard to seized assets as a result of my ability to

promptly provide information and resolve concerns. I also was delegated to work with field agents, local

law enforcement agencies, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the U.S. Marshal's Service to facilitate the

processing of cases, transfer of information and assistance to those agencies due to my extensive

knowledge of asset seizures and forfeitures. I assisted other sections of the Division and the Attorney

General's Office as requested.

Paralegal

06/2003 - 07/2004 State of Wyoming Attorney General's Office Cheyenne, WY

I performed legal research, drafted legal documents, legal memoranda, assisted with discovery requests

and other legal matters, assisted with the formulation of other court documents, trial preparation and

participation, assisted with file maintenance and docket control, and investigated facts.

Paralegal

10/2001 - 03/2003 Hickey, Mackey, Evans & Walker Cheyenne, WY

Civil and criminal litigation support, interview potential clients, evaluate cases, draft correspondence for

attorneys and own signature, draft pleadings including complaints, summons, answers, subpoenas,

discovery documents, motions, settlement documents, stipulations and orders, legal research and

analysis, summarize deposition transcripts, medical records, employment records and discovery

document necessary for case preparation, organize documents and maintain document databases, trial

work from preparation of exhibits, pretrial motions and jury instructions, participate in trial work in state

and federal court.

Paralegal

12/2000 - 10/2001 Keller & Associates Cheyenne, WY

• Paralegal duties for a small firm with a criminal and civil case load.

Paralegal

11/1997 - 12/2000 Sundahl, Powers, Kapp & Martin Cheyenne, WY

• Paralegal support in an insurance defense firm.

Paralegal

09/1996 - 11/1997 Stewart Olive Ft.Collins, CO

• Paralegal support in civil plaintiff's practice.

Paralegal

09/1995 - 09/1996 Rose, Rose & O'Donnell Cheyenne, WY

• Paralegal duties in plaintiff oriented personal injury practice.

Legal Secretary

08/1993 - 08/1995 Holland & Hart Cheyenne, WY

• Provided legal secretary support to litigation and business departments.

Education and Trainings

Issuing Institution Qualification Course of Study

Laramie County Community College 1 Year of College Paralegal Studies

Legal Research,

Legal Writing,

and Civil Procedure

Cheyenne East High School High School Diploma General High School

Curriculum

Honors & Activities: (10) years of meritorious service with the State of Wyoming

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