EDUCATION 1982-1983 Barry University 1983-1985 University of Florida § Bachelor of Arts Degree. § Certificate in Latin American Studies. 1985-1988 University of Florida College of Law § President of the Spanish American Law School Association. § Presidential Recognition Award for Outstanding Contribution. WORK EXPERIENCE 2007-Present Assistant Public Defender, Mental Health Division, 17th Judicial Circuit. § Representing children before the Circuit Court who suffer from mental health and/or intellectual disabilities. § Representing children and adults before the Circuit Court who are subject to mental health commitment under the Florida Baker Act. 2000-2007 Levine and Associates P.A. § Private Court Appointed Attorney representing exploited, abused and neglected, and/or, disabled elderly citizens under Florida’s Adult Protective Service Statutes. § Private Court Appointed Attorney representing those suffering from mental health and substance abuse impairment and commitment under the Florida Marchman and Baker Act Statutes. § Private Court Appointed Attorney in Guardianship proceedings. § Private Court Appointed Attorney representing the children of divorcing parents as an Attorney Ad Litem. 1989-2000 Assistant Public Defender, 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward County, Florida. § Felony Trial Attorney, representing adult criminal defendants charged with major felony offenses from appointment at arraignment through trial. § Trial Attorney representing juveniles charged with any misdemeanor / felony offense from appointment at arraignment through trial. § Trial Attorney representing those suffering from mental health impairment and commitment under the Florida Baker Act Statutes. § Supervisor over staff attorneys and interns of all Juvenile Delinquency Court Divisions. VOLUNTEER CIVIC DUTY 2008-2011 Chairperson - Broward County Juvenile Detention Center Advisory Board. 2000-2012 Board Member and Treasurer - Broward County Regional Juvenile Detention Center Advisory Board. 2005-Present Foundation Board Member - Broward Children’s Center. An organization that serves the needs of medically fagile and/or developmentally delayed children. 2006-Present Board Member - Soref Jewish Community Center. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Florida Bar - admitted 1989. Broward County Women Lawyers’ Association. Florida Association for Women Lawyers. Florida Supreme Court Historical Society. Broward County Hispanic Bar Association. Florida Bar Education Law Section Member. |
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