LAW OFFICES OF MARIO ANDREWS CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY

City and County of San Francisco

(9/98-2/06)

www.sfgov.org/da

 

Presented the prosecution of criminal jury trials, court trials, preliminary hearings, grand jury presentations and various motions. Prepared cases and witnesses for trial and hearings. Reviewed investigations presented by local police and other law enforcement agencies for prosecution or not. Legal research and writing, motions and pleadings. Public speaking of behalf of the office at community events, seminars and public meetings. Follow new criminal legislation and propositions. Taught prostitute abatement classes. Reviewed arrest and search warrants. Trained new attorneys and supervised interns.

 

OAKLAND’S CITIZENS POLICE REVIEW BOARD

(2/02-7/06)

www.oaklandnet.com

 

Reviewed the Oakland Police Department’s policies and procedures for the officers and non sworn employees to make recommendations for change based on the majority view of the entire Commission. Conduct public hearing on police conduct and policy. Make recommendations to the City Council, Mayor, Chief of Police and City Manager based on our findings. Public speaking and community meetings on behalf of the Commission. Commission Chairman for 2004.

 

ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER

INVESTIGATOR

County of Contra Costa

(3/95-9/98)

www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/depart/pubdef

 

Helped with the investigation of criminal defense theories. Found and interviewed witnesses. Wrote and served subpoenas for people and documents. Transported witness and clients. Testified about the findings of my investigations.

 

BAR CERTIFIED LAW CLERK

 

San Francisco District Attorney (1/92-5/92) www.sfgov.org/da

Alameda County District Attorney (8/91-12/91) www.acgov.org/da

San Clara County District Attorney (5/91-8/91) www.santaclara-da.org

 

Legal research and writing. Presented motions, preliminary hearings and juvenile trials before the courts. Learned trial techniques from attorneys. Attended MCLE training classes with the attorneys, interviewed witnesses and victims of crimes, rode along with the police in San Jose.

 

POLICE OFFICER

City of Berkeley

(3/81-12/89)

www.ci.berkeley.ca.us/police

 

Uniformed patrol to investigate crimes and other issues in every part of the City. Trained new officers and reserve officers. Wrote search and arrest warrants which I presented to Judges. Issued citations and wrote reports on my investigations. Traffic control, vehicle collision investigations and crowd control for various events. Taught various classes in schools on several issues throughout the City. Testified in court about my investigations. Presented investigations to the District Attorney for prosecution. Basic, Intermediate and advanced POST certificates.

 

EDUCATION

 

Hastings College of the Law

JD 1992

www.uchastngs.edu

 

San Francisco State University

BA 1984

www.sfsu.edu

 

Contra Costa College

AA 1979

www.contracosta.cc.ca.us

 

OTHER VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

 

East Oakland Youth Development Center Board Member (1996-2005)

Board Chairperson (2001) www.eoydc.org

Scholar Athletes Inc. Board Member (1992-2006)

Board Chairperson (1999) www.slamnjam.org

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