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Mental Health Office

Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Posted:
September 07, 2020

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KRISTI M. ADAMS

*** * ******** **., *******, AZ 85020 602-***-**** adfv6r@r.postjobfree.com

http://linkedin.com/in/Kristi-adams-09499857

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced, client-focused, criminal defense attorney with solid track record of litigation success in misdemeanor and major felony cases. Skilled advocate in criminal mental health, domestic violence, probation, drug and DUI courts. Seasoned litigator with excellent legal research, oral argument and persuasive writing skills.

SKILLS

Proven success in problem solving and high volume courts including drug, domestic violence, criminal mental health, probation and DUI courts

High quality, client-centered legal defense Major felony and misdemeanor cases Outstanding oral advocacy skills

Aggressive, creative trial and courtroom advocacy

Strong research and legal writing skills Expert case evaluation, including advanced investigative techniques, forensic testing and expert retention

Principal Attorney

Kristi Adams Law Group 02/2019 – Current

Criminal defense practice

Senior Attorney, 04/1999 - 02/2019

WORK HISTORY

Maricopa County Public Defender's Office – Phoenix, AZ

Litigate major felonies including Murder, Sexual Assault, Dangerous Crimes Against Children, Stalking, Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Possession/Sales of Narcotic and Dangerous Drugs, Theft, and DUI.

Argue cases in high volume courts including domestic violence court, drug court, probation court and veterans court.

Negotiate plea agreements, “free-talks” with prosecutors, and settlement conferences. Mentor attorneys in trial advocacy, research, writing, oral argument, criminal and courtroom procedure.

Research, prepare and argue pre-trial, sentencing and post-conviction motions. Organize and maintain sex crimes law portal, documents and case files.

Adjunct Faculty, 01/2014 to 09/2018

University of Phoenix – Tempe, AZ

Instruct baccalaureate candidates in criminal law and criminal procedure with an emphasis on research, writing and case analysis.

Associate Attorney, 02/1998 to 04/1999

Patricia Gitre, PLC – Phoenix, AZ

Prepared witness, discovery, pleading, and trial binders for argument and depositions. Prepared concise and comprehensive memoranda summarizing key research.

EDUCATION

Arizona Academy Of Forensic Science Basic - Graduate: 2018

Arizona Attorney General's Office - Phoenix, AZ

Juris Doctorate: Law

University of North Dakota - Grand Forks, ND

Bachelor of Arts: Management

University of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

2014 - 2016 - Faculty, Arizona Sex Crimes College - Realities of Sex Offender Probation

2013 - 2015 - Faculty, Arizona Public Defender Association - Sex Offender Probation: What You Should Really be Telling Your Client

2009-2017 - Faculty, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office, Defending the Sex Crimes Offender

2003-2005 - Coach, Arizona State Bar High School Mock Trial Competition - Peoria High School 2002 - Faculty, Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice - Cybercrime and Forensic Defense Strategies

ADMISSIONS

1998 State Bar of Arizona

1998 United States Supreme Court

AFFILIATIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

President's Commendation - Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice 2006

Lead counsel - Dale Allen Wright v. The Hon. Pamela Gates, 243 Ariz. 118, 402 P.3d 1003, in a Child Sexual Exploitation/Luring case involving an undercover police officer posing as a minor child, the Arizona Supreme Court held that A.R.S. § 13-705(P)(1) requires an actual child victim for DCAC enhanced sentences to apply to enumerated offenses.

Lead counsel - State of Arizona v. Steven Miller - Where police seized Miller's computer but failed to forensically search the computer for many months, the Arizona Court of Appeals, Div. 1, held that a valid computer search must have a close temporal connection to the time of seizure.

Arizona Veterans Stand Down - 2009 - present - Volunteer lawyer for veterans with unresolved criminal matters who require legal and social services

Arizona Association of Public Defenders - 2009 to present Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice - 1998 to present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers - 1998 to present



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