tazio lombardo

* Manage the day-to-day operations of the Judge's chambers and courtroom * conduct legal research and draft memoranda, findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders * perform duties associated with the selection and management of juries * call calendars, administer oaths, and swear witnesses.

* Investigated criminal allegations, subpoenaed and interviewed witnesses, analyzed evidence and drafted search warrants, determined whether to prosecute, and drafted accusatory instruments * arraigned cases and argued bail and release conditions * indicted over 100 felony cases before a state grand jury * negotiated pleas * conducted legal research, drafted and argued motions, briefs, and pleadings * prepared lay and expert witnesses to testify, conducted hearings, selected juries, and tried misdemeanor and felony cases through sentencing at trial.

Drafted post-conviction motions on behalf of incarcerated criminal defendants seeking credit for jail time served and further relief from illegal sentences after interviewing the defendants in jail, studying the facts of the case, learning the operations of the controlling statutes, exploring relevant case law, and drafting legal arguments.

* Investigated criminal allegations by interviewing witnesses and evaluating evidence * negotiated pleas * responded to motions by conducting legal research, presenting evidence, and drafting briefs * prepared lay and expert witnesses to testify * selected juries and tried felony cases through verdict * presented a CLE topic on McNeely v. Missouri.

Activities and Societies: Boy's Prep Team Gold Key Club