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Joy J. Heisler-Brinton
2 Cascade Key Bellevue, WA 98006
8391 Beverly Blvd., #140, L.A., CA 90048
213-999-3955 or 800-800-9517

OBJECTIVE
To perform a variety of duties including analysis, research, review, written memos and briefs with legally supported recommendations for criminal defense attorneys.

EMPLOYMENT
Paralegal
March 1999 to Present
SEATTLE, WA
& LOS ANGELES, CA

Provide high quality, objective research and analysis to both public and private criminal defense attorneys.

Provide excellent written communication and oral presentation skills. Creative solutions to complex and 'perceived limited' legal dilemmas.

Consistent ability to work under the pressures of deadlines and significant controversy.

Skilled in analyzing case issues, summarizing pertinent data on the issues involved, developing and/or evaluating evidence, resolving conflicting data, clarifying factual and legal issues, and recommending appropriate action.


Consultant & Paralegal
CRIMINAL JUSTICE CONSULTANTS
September 1987 - February 1999
LAS VEGAS, NV
& LOS ANGELES, CA

Written criminal defense communications: Briefs, motions and memorandums primarily in federal sentencing case law support and state sentencing issues.

Expert witness for California State Criminal Court System

Federal prison designations and Bureau of Prison Policies, security levels and custody classification

Speaking engagements - State and Federal Sentencing Practices


Consultant
NATIONAL CENTER ON INSTITUTIONS & ALTERNATIVES
Adult & Juvenile Alternative Sentencing Memorandums.
Regional Director - 1985-1987
November 1984 - August 1987
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA



EDUCATION
Master of Arts August 1980
University of Missouri
Major: Counseling Psychology

August 1980
COLUMBIA, MISSOURI

Bachelor of Science
TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Major: Psychology
Minor: Biology
INTERNSHIP: FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS - FT. WORTH FCI

May 1978
FORTWORTH, TEXAS



RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
1989 - 1995
Editor and Writer - The Sentencing Advocate - Library of Congress ISSN #1065-8394

1983 - 1984
Alternative Sentencing Coordinator - Bureau of Prisons Contract - CCC Los Angeles, CA

1980 - 1983
Juvenile Court Appointed Children's Legal Advocate - Kenosha County Juvenile Court - Kenosha, WI

1978
Intake Counselor - Psychological Services - Parole Hearings - Federal Bureau of Prisons - F.C.I. Fort Worth, Texas

REFERENCES
Mr. Michael Abzug - Los Angeles
Mr. G. David Binegar - Davenport, IA
Mr. Bradley Brunon - Santa Monica
Ms. Ellen Barry - Los Angeles
Mr. James Conroy - Seattle
Mr. Steven Cron - Santa Monica
Mr. John Crowley - Seattle
Mr. Frederick Darvey - Encino
Mr. Clyde DeWitt - West Los Angeles
Mr. Milton Grimes - Los Angeles/ Newport Beach
Mr. Roger Hanson - Santa Ana
Mr. Stuart Holmes - Claremont
Mr. Sean Kennedy - Los Angeles - Deputy Public Defender
Mr. Jerome Macht - San Bernardino - Deputy Public Defender
Mrs. Cynthia Mendoza - Granada Hills
Ms. Denise Meyers - Los Angeles
Mr. Richard Moss - Pasadena
Ms. Sharon Potter - Pensacola, FL
Mr. Donovan Robertson - Des Moines, IA
Mr. Victor Sherman - Santa Monica
Mr. John Weston - West Los Angeles
Mr. James Riddett - Santa Ana
Mr. Robert Van Hoy - Santa Ana

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