Michael J. San Filippo

Attorney & Counselor at Law

407-***-****

ac1yhu@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Western Michigan University, Cooley School of Law, Lansing, Michigan.

Degree: Juris Doctor (Graduated within two-years of enrollment), 1987 - 1989.

Activities: Class Senator, Rugby Club, and 60+ Law Center (civil & administrative law intern).

Honors: Outstanding Achievement Awards.

Florida International University, School of International and Public Affairs, North Miami, Florida.

Degree: Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology, 1980 - 1982.

Activities: Criminal Justice Society, intramural sports, and student government.

Honors: Dean’s List awards.

Miami-Dade College, North Miami, Florida.

Degree: Associate of Arts degree in Business and Accounting (earned 57 credits before transferring to F.I.U.).

Activities: Intercollegiate wrestling team (scholarship), Criminal Justice Society, and Marine Corp R.O.T.C.

Honors: Academic Achievement Awards.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Michael J. San Filippo, Attorney Investigator

Position: Court appointed investigator, assisting counsel with criminal defense preparation.

Duties: After returning to central Florida with nearly thirty-years experience as a former assistant state attorney, assistant general counsel, assistant public defender, and in private practice, I accepted a temporary position as a court appointed licensed investigator, through the Judicial Administrative Commission, for the purpose of investigating various complex criminal matters for defense firms.

Florida Dept. of Health - Prosecution Services Unit, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Position: Sr. Asst General Counsel, 02/10 – 10/11 Supervisor: Kathryn Price, Chief, 850-***-**** x-1808

Duties: Prosecuted administrative law cases against physicians accused of malpractice, non-compliance or engaged in “pill mill” activities. Drafted complaints, motions, settlement agreements, closing orders, etc. Conducted comprehensive discovery, including depositions and consulting with expert witnesses. Presented cases at probable cause administrative, and judicial hearings. Often assigned as acting unit Section Manager.

State Attorney's Office, 3rd Judicial Circuit, 108 North Jefferson Street, Perry, FL 32347

Position: Asst State Attorney, 06/04 – 02/10 Supervisor: Dave Phelps, Chief Asst State Atty. 386-***-****

Duties: Alternatively assigned to the felony divisions in Taylor, Suwannee, and Madison counties. Prosecuted cases from intake through post-conviction. Routinely managed the highest case loads, and conducted the most jury trials, with a 92% conviction rate. Being situated in a very rural area, that included seven counties, I often acted as pro hoc legal adviser to local law enforcement, often from my kitchen table late at night. I assisted with civil forfeiture matters and animal safety. I regularly drafted warrants, motions, collateral attack responses, etc. Represented office at grand jury and civil commitment (Baker, Ryce, etc.) proceedings. All performance evaluations at, or near, 100%. Awarded "Assistant State Attorney of the Year."

Public Defender's Office, 9th Judicial Circuit, 435 Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801

Position: Asst Public Defender, 09/02 – 06/04 Supervisor: Marsha Frankel, Division Chief, 321-***-****

Duties: Assigned to the felony divisions in Osceola and Orange Counties. Conducted approximately 20 felony jury trials, with a 60% acquittal rate. Often trained new assistants and represented clients at "Baker Act" proceedings. Received the "Joe Durocher" award for Assistant Public Defender of the Year.

Michael J. San Filippo, J.D., P.A., 1009 Highway 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

Position: Attorney & Counselor at Law, 10/91 - 06/04 Supervisor: N/A

Duties: Practiced law in conjunction with 4-5 attorneys at one main office in N. Orlando, a satellite office in Kissimmee, and support staff. Concentration was condominium/homeowner association law, criminal defense, debt collection, personal injury and contract law. Conducted approximately 30 jury trials and 60 administrative hearings.

Public Defender's Office, 18th Judicial Circuit, 310 N. Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771

Position: Asst Public Defender, 10/89 – 10/91 Supervisor: Marlene Alva, Chief Asst PD, 407-***-****

Duties: Certified Legal Intern and assigned to the misdemeanor and criminal traffic division. Subsequent to gaining Bar admission, assigned to the felony trial division. Conducted approximately 20 jury trials, with an acquittal rate of 50%. Successfully completed two-year commitment before opening practice.

Jackson Community College, 2111 Emmons Road, Jackson, MI 49201

Position: Adjunct Professor, 01/88 – 05/89 Supervisor: Professor Paul Wreford

Duties: While attending law school, as a component of the college’s outreach program, I taught paralegal and prelaw courses (e.g., constitutional law, criminal law & procedure, estate law, etc.) at Michigan State Prison.

COMMUNITY & PERSONAL ACTIVITIES

(Past & Present)

Instruction: Adjunct (prelaw/paralegal) at various colleges, e.g., Southern College, Orlando College, etc.

University of Southern Carolina: National District Attorney Association's Trial Advocacy Training program.

State Attorney's Office, 11th Circuit: Volunteer; assisted prosecutors with intake duties.

North Miami Beach Police Department: Volunteer; assisted police officers with patrol duties.

A.C.L.U. of Florida: Volunteer; conducted legal research and prepared memorandums of law.

Sixty Plus Law Center: Volunteer; legal advocate for elderly citizens and provided legal services.

Teen Court of Osceola County: Volunteer; “judge” in the teen court's diversion program.

Guardian Ad Litem Program of South Florida: Volunteer; legal advocate for abused or neglected children.

Seminole County Humane Society: Volunteer; member of the board of directors and pro bono legal adviser.

MISCELLANEOUS

(Past & Present)

Bar Admissions: Florida Bar, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and U.S. Supreme Court.

Legal &Civic Associations: National D.A. Assoc., Fla. Assoc. of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Central Fla. Criminal Defense Atty.’s Assoc., 3rd Circuit Law Enforcement Assoc., Fla. Prosecuting Atty.’s Assoc., Orange Co. Bar Assoc., and Seminole Co. Bar Assoc., B.P.O.E., N.R.A., and Inter. Assoc. of Christians and Jews.

Computer Abilities: Intermediate computer and internet skills, including Outlook, Windows, Word Perfect, Power Point, Excel, Lexis, West Law, STAC, Compass, and Criminal Justice Information System (NCIC/FCIC).

Florida Notary: Currently licensed and bonded notary.

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