Attorney
Resume:
Madison Herald, J.D.
Raleigh, NC
***************@*****.***
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
North Carolina State Bar Raleigh, NC
Admitted April 2026
North Carolina Notary Public Raleigh, NC
Commission Expiration July 2031
North Carolina State Bar Practice Certification Raleigh, NC Active April 2025 – December 2025
EDUCATION
Elon University School of Law Greensboro, NC
Juris Doctor, Accelerated Program December 2025
Activities: Innocence Project, People Not Property, Criminal Law Society, Mental Health Law Society Awards: Pro Bono Public Service Award for 75+ hours North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC
Bachelor of Arts May 2021
Majors: Political Science, Psychology
Honors: Dean’s List – 2 semesters
Activities: Delta Gamma (12+ hours of community service per semester) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
North Carolina Office of Special Counsel Raleigh, NC Contract Attorney April 2026 –Current
• Provide legal advice to involuntarily committed patients at Holly Hill and Central Regional Hospital.
• Evaluate petitions, custody orders, provider evaluations, and medical records to ensure the patient’s statutory rights are upheld.
• Advocate for clients in court who wish to continue their case or contest their commitment.
• Observed and assisted in commitment hearings in Granville and Wake County. Wake County Public Defender’s Office- Juvenile Division Raleigh, NC Intern August 2025 –December 2025
• Successfully advocated for clients during secure custody hearings, persuading judges to modify restrictive court orders and release juveniles into the parents’ custody through rehabilitation-focused arguments.
• Researched complex legal issues such as transfer procedures for transferring a juvenile from juvenile to adult court.
• Negotiated with Assistant District Attorneys for favorable dispositions and dismissals.
• Interviewed juvenile clients and their parents to gain information about the case and provide legal counsel for pending charges.
• Reviewed and organized discovery, such as school and DSS records. Wake County Public Defender’s Office Raleigh, NC
Intern April 2025 – June 2025
• Negotiated and entered into several favorable pleas on the client’s behalf in district and superior court.
• Successfully advocated for clients during bond hearings, often leading to positive outcomes such as persuading the court to double and unsecure the client’s bond.
• Met with clients at the Wake County Detention Center, Wake County Public Safety Center, and via
“jail monitor” for client intake and discovery review.
• Observed district and superior court trials, probable cause hearings, and first appearances.
• Reviewed discovery, including body-worn camera footage, police reports, and criminal records. Hiltzheimer Law Office, PLLC Raleigh, NC
Intern June 2024 – July 2024
• Assisted with trial preparation by conducting legal research, reviewing and analyzing discovery, body-worn camera footage, and police reports.
• Ensured timely responses to clients by creating and reviewing client case files and attorney notes.
• Observed district court trials and probable cause hearings while gaining practical exposure to defense strategy, courtroom advocacy, and evidentiary challenges. North Carolina House of Representatives Raleigh, NC Calendar Clerk February 2021 – July 2022
• Ensured procedural compliance by creating and scheduling legislative calendar activities pursuant to strict deadlines.
• Communicated effectively with legislators and staff while relaying critical information accurately within a fast-paced environment.
• Assisted the journal clerk in proofreading documents and transcribing prayers for the House Journal.
Amber R. Mueggenburg PLLC Newton, NC
Intern March 2020 – December 2020
• Conducted title examinations, zoning research, and courthouse record retrievals to support real estate transactions.
• Reviewed clients’ case files and real estate documents while developing disciplined case preparation habits and professional client service standards.
• Observed closings with clients and their attorneys. Judge Lucy Inman Campaign for North Carolina Supreme Court Raleigh, NC Intern May 2019 – November 2020
• Conducted donor outreach and campaign communications, strengthening persuasive communication skills through cold calling, sending out mailers, and engaging directly with supporters at fundraising events.
• Researched prospective donors through the software Nation Builder.
• Coordinated fundraising events and maintained campaign records to support successful event execution.
Now or Never North Carolina Raleigh, NC
Intern January 2018 – May 2021
• Utilized online databases such as Nation Builder, to conduct potential supporter research and outreach, while developing strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Managed and executed cold-calling and mailing lists to supporters, strengthening time management and professional communication skills.
• Attended and coordinated fundraising events, set up check-in stations, and provided information about the event.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Foundation of Hope Raleigh, NC
Volunteer August 2026 – Current
• Assist in raising awareness for events hosted by the foundation, including the annual Walk for Hope, which raises money for local mental illness research and treatment.
• Coordinate with other volunteers to ensure seamless fundraising event execution. Cary Total Life Center Raleigh, NC
Volunteer March 2019 – Current
• Research, create, and lead activities to enhance mood and stimulate memory in program participants with dementia and other mental and physical impairments.
• Assist in sanitizing the environment and preparing snacks and lunches. SPCA Wake County Raleigh, NC
Volunteer January 2019 – June 2023
• Coordinated donation of cat food, litter, and other necessities.
• Sanitized the cat area by assisting in washing bedding, blankets, soft toys, cleaning litter boxes, and refilling food and water bowls.
Prevent Blindness NC Raleigh, NC
Volunteer January 2019 – May 2021
• Assisted in recordkeeping, document management, and administrative support.
• Participated in fundraising events such as collecting admission fees for parking at the North Carolina State Fair.
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