Teams at Nueces County

Represent indigent clients in felony (and occasional misdemeanor/juvenile/appeal) cases, maintain a partial caseload, conduct legal research and investigations, draft and argue motions, supervise and train staff, assist Chief Public Defender with policies and operations, and assume Chief duties in their absence.

Represent indigent clients in misdemeanor (and occasionally felony, juvenile, and appeal) matters: evaluate, prepare, and manage cases; perform legal research; draft motions and briefs; conduct investigations and interviews; argue hearings and trials; communicate with clients and stakeholders; supervise paralegals, legal secretaries, and investigators; and participate in ongoing training and education.

Maintain financial records for the Veterans Cemetery and county revenue cost centers: prepare invoices and reports, perform reconciliations and journal entries, analyze revenue and budget variances, reconcile employee benefits billings, and support special financial projects and audits.