Attorney at Law

Ian O’Keefe

**** *. **** ***, ******* IL *****

************@*****.*** Home: 765-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Experienced litigator with exceptional talent for trial advocacy with an emphasis in criminal and family litigation. Known for ability to analyze, investigate, organize, and negotiate an assortment of legal issues. Additionally skilled and experienced in criminal defense, family law, appellate drafting and arguing. Possess strong interpersonal relationship skills with staff members and opposing counsel. Proficient in legal research and drafting. Capable of handling multiple tasks in a consistently adept manner.

EXPERIENCE

Law Offices of Ian O'Keefe August 2014 to Present

Resumed private practice specializing in areas of criminal defense, family law, appellate drafting and arguing, landlord tenant disputes, and small claims cases. Represented a multitude of clients and various areas. Appeared in court on numerous occasions and argued for my clients position. Argued in front of the Indiana Court of Appeals in a criminal matter. Appointed as public defender in several counties including Carroll County, Clinton County and Tippecanoe County.

Cass County, Indiana Prosecutor's Office February 2013 to May 2014

Deputy Prosecutor in charge of Felony level prosecution. Worked closely with members of the Cass County Drug Task Force. Handled a sizable caseload that required responsibilities in both Circuit and Superior Courts.

Contributions:

Responsible for all domestic violence cases as the domestic violence supervisor.

Drafted multiple motions and wrote several briefs.

Drafted and secured two grant programs the required quarterly reports and yearly applications.

Law Offices of Ian O'Keefe June 2011 to February 2013

Conducted own private practice specializing in areas of criminal defense, family law, appellate drafting and arguing, landlord tenant disputes, and small claims cases. Represented a multitude of clients and various areas. Appeared in court on numerous occasions and argued for my clients' positions. Argued in front of the Indiana Court of Appeals in a criminal matter. Appointed as public defender in several counties including Carroll County, Clinton County and Tippecanoe County.

Tippecanoe County, Indiana Prosecutor’s Office January 2008 to April 2011

Lead Deputy Prosecutor at both the Misdemeanor and Felony trial level. Involved with all aspects of criminal prosecution beginning with the filing of criminal charges to resolving the case by way of plea or trial. Met weekly with elected prosecutor to discuss cases and obtain a fair and just resolution as necessitated by individual facts of each case.

Contributions:

Maintained one of the most active caseloads of any felony level Deputy from 2008 through 2009 resulting in more jury trials and convictions than any other Deputy Prosecutor in Tippecanoe County.

Managed several A and B Felony level trials for Attempted Murder, Dealing in Cocaine, Possession of Cocaine, Conspiracy to Commit Dealing in Cocaine, and Aggravated Battery.

Conducted multi-day jury trial involving twenty two (22) counts of Theft and Forgery from elderly individuals requiring extensive discovery process, multiple depositions of victims, and preparation of numerous pieces of videotape evidence.

Furthered research and writing skills by researching and drafting weekly Petitions objecting to Modification of Sentence, Motions to Suppress, and Responding Petitions for Post Conviction Relief, and Motions to Dismiss.

Sharpened preparation and in-trial examination skills of expert witnesses including crime scene analysts, Indiana State Laboratory analysts, experts in the fields of narcotics detection and investigation, and medical doctors.

Sachs and Hess P.C., Hammond Indiana April 2007 to December 2007

Interviewed potential clients and assessed the necessity of legal representation in Criminal, Civil, and Family Law areas; consulted with client about legal alternatives

Drafted pleadings and motions for court including Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Agreed Provisional Orders, Civil Complaints and Answers, Dissolution Decrees and Motions to Suppress

Represented clients in Criminal, Civil and Family Law Hearings including Provisional Hearings, Small Claims Hearings, Guilty Plea Hearings, Final Divorce Hearings and Child Custody Hearings

Negotiated property settlement agreements with attorneys and pro se litigants; negotiated plea agreements with deputy prosecuting attorneys.

Lake County, Indiana Prosecutor’s Office July 2004 to April 2007

Lead or assisting Deputy Prosecutor on hundreds of felony level cases and thousands of misdemeanor prosecutions. Responsible for filing discovery and legal research, conducting depositions, courtroom appearances, trial planning, and plea negotiation involving a full docket of criminal court cases and resolving weekly cases by way of plea agreement or jury trial.

Contributions:

Member of highly publicized death penalty trial team that involved the murder of an Indiana State Trooper.

Successfully prosecuted over two dozen misdemeanor and felony jury trials involving a wide range of criminal conduct including: Murder, Attempted Murder, Robbery, Rape, Child Molesting, Burglary, Escape, Theft, Habitual Offender, Habitual Substance Offender, Operating While Intoxicated, Public Intoxication, Possession of Marijuana, Battery, Intimidation, Invasion of Privacy, Resisting Law Enforcement, and Domestic Battery.

Engaged in practice as Deputy Prosecutor in City Court office charged with running the day to day activities of the office, prosecuting thousands of misdemeanor and infraction offenses, and maintaining an active daily docket.

BAR ADMISSION AND ASSOCIATIONS

Admitted to practice in the State of Indiana, October 2004.

Eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705

Tippecanoe County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section – Chairperson 2010 to 2012

EDUCATION

The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois May 2004

Juris Doctor

Saint Mary’s University, Winona, Minnesota May 2001

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

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