Vinnie Lichvar

Experience

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  Law Offices of Patrick Alan Moran

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Assistant Criminal Defense Attorney
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  US Army

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2019

  Special Victim Prosecutor for Joint Base Lewis-McChord and the Presidio of Monterey with a combined troop population of over 60,000 Soldiers. Developed and litigated cases involving sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence. Trained, mentored, and assisted 9 litigators, over 50 paralegal personnel, and over 20 military investigators on the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault, child abuse, and domestic violence cases. Designed and delivered training for law enforcement personnel, medical professionals, victim advocates, and other first responders in the handling and disposition of special victim cases. Prosecuted other, non-special victim cases, as directed. Show less Expert Criminal Litigator and Training Officer for the Army's Trial Counsel Assistance Program. Served as a subject matter expert in the Uniform Code of Military Justice and criminal prosecutions. Provided legal advice and opinions to approximately 350 military prosecutors worldwide on charging decisions, discovery, case strategy, motions practice, evidence admissibility, witness examination, interlocutory matters, and appellate litigation. Focused on all issues surrounding the prosecution of sexual assault cases. Provided expert instruction and training to trial counsel at regional conferences as well as at short courses at installations around the world. Researched, authored, and published timely and accurate articles in legal periodicals, newsletters, and other material to serve as resources for prosecutors in the field. On order, provided direct assistance by representing the Army in the most complex and high profile courts-martial. Show less Served as the prosecutor for the 75th Field Artillery Brigade consisting of over 1,500 Soldiers. Served as legal advisor to the Brigade Commander, brigade staff, four battalion commanders and 21 battery commanders on all matters involving criminal actions, military justice, administrative law, and fiscal law. As a prosecutor, represented the United States government at all levels of court-martial, including pretrial hearings, through written motions, and advocating for the government at trial. Advised on and coordinated investigations with Criminal Investigative Command, Military Police Investigators, and commanders. Served as Brigade legal instructor on all required training in areas of Law of Armed Conflict, Military Justice, Rules of Engagement, and Code of Conduct. Served as Officer-in-Charge for all Brigade Military Justice actions, leading one paralegal NCO and three paralegal enlisted Soldiers. Show less Provided legal assistance support for the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill supporting a military community of over 97,000 service members, dependents, and retirees. Enhanced command readiness and Soldier deployability by providing quality estate planning. Counseled and represented active duty and retired members of all military services and their family members in their personal legal affairs including, but not limited to, consumer matters, real and personal property, all areas of family law, insurance, credit matters and debtors' rights, and a wide range of military administrative matters. Provided preventive law instruction, assured legal readiness for deploying and redeploying Soldiers, participated in and presented officer development, and participated in professional legal activities. Show less

  • Special Victim Prosecutor

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

  • Trial Counsel Assistance Program Trainer

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Trial Defense Attorney

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Prosecutor - Trial Counsel

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  • Detainee Review Board Officer in Charge

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  • Legal Assistant Attorney

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2012
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  Snell & Wilmer

  Jul 2019 - Jan 2022

  Senior Litigation Associate

  Complex litigation associate who focused on healthcare law and criminal defense matters. Routinely represented corporations and individuals in government investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, and white-collar litigation.Maintained a healthcare practice focused on representation of hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories, and other professionals in malpractice, credential info and licensure board matters. Represented a number of private companies and individuals in regulation matters, including investigations by the Department of Justice and the Attorney General’s Office. Conducted internal investigations and responded to inquiries from state and federal investigators.Defended those accused of both felonies and misdemeanors. Advised clients in regard to litigation subpoenas, Grand Jury Subpoenas, and other government requests for information.Represented parties and witnesses involved with governmental investigations, including governmental ethics, export control, False Claims Act, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Show less

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  United States Attorneys'​ Offices

  Jan 2022 - now

  Assistant United States Attorney
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  Arizona Army National Guard

  Apr 2023 - now

  Judge Advocate