Anna Tobia

Experience

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  CenterPoint Legal Solutions

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Data Analyst

  • Obtain judgment information for various law firms and attorneys• Contacted courts around the country to acquire judgment information and payment information for copies• Managed various spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel to keep files and data organized• Researched cases and recorded client information as well as court information using databases for both research and maintenance of information

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  Fish & Richardson P.C.

  May 2013 - Jun 2014

  Litigation Secretary

  • Assist attorneys with creating and editing documents needed for cases and trials• Create and manage binders that are used to prosecute cases• Manage travel and expense records, attorney’s schedules, and court docket dates• Organize details for trials, including hotel space, trial space, and food orders for witnesses and attorneys

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  Center for Homicide Research

  Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Research Clerk

  Developed research briefs, fact sheets, and databases for homicide projects using case information, discovery, law enforcement archives, and online research tools. Created educational presentations on topics related to aggression, violence, and homicide. Assist principal researcher in general office tasks, such as answering phones and assisting potential clients.

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  Buffalo Wild Wings

  Apr 2015 - Apr 2017

  Server
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  Tenth Judicial District Public Defender

  May 2015 - Jan 2016

  Law Clerk

  Conduct client interviews. Appear on behalf of clients for first appearances and bail hearings.

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  Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners (LAMP)

  Aug 2015 - May 2017

  Certified Student Attorney

  Represent incarcerated clients in civil cases, including divorce, probate, and post-conviction issues. Conduct client interviews and maintain communication with clients through mail and phone calls. Draft motions, petitions for dissolution, and letters to clients and opposing parties. Research legal issues involving social security benefits for inmates, sex offender registration, criminal forfeiture and probate procedure.

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  Teplinsky Law Group, Ltd.

  Jan 2016 - Jul 2016

  Law Clerk
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  First Judicial District Public Defender

  Mar 2016 - May 2017

  Law Clerk

  Handle initial, pre-trial and disposition hearings in juvenile court. Meet with juveniles to discuss their case and explain the legal process. Negotiate with prosecutors for each case. Appear in court on behalf of the juvenile. Appear in court on bail hearings and speedy jury trials in the adult division. Assist the client in understanding their case. Negotiate with prosecutors to obtain a favorable outcome for the client. Explain the legal process to clients.

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  Third Judicial District - Freeborn County

  Aug 2017 - Oct 2018

  Law Clerk to the Honorable Steven R. Schwab
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  Groshek Law

  Oct 2018 - now

  Litigation attorney practicing family law, criminal defense, administrative law and professional licensing

  • Senior Associate Attorney

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Associate Attorney

    Oct 2018 - Nov 2022