Rebecca Keaton

• Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
• Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
• Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
• Negotiated settlements to avoid trial, saving clients time and money.

• Assisted the Solicitor General in developing effective strategies for resolving traffic offenses.
• Participated in court hearings through plea negotiations and trial practice, contributing to successful outcomes for the office.
• Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

• Maintained a staff of approximately 105 employees including ten Supervisors who improved procedures, efficiency and morale throughout the various departments including Real Estate, Filing, Indexing, Technology, Accounting, Courtroom Clerks, and the Board of Equalization.
• Created the first on-line Filing System through PeachCourt Systems, Inc. which allowed for the filing and retrieving of court documents.
• Hired Technological Experts to create new software and install new servers to protect and safeguard data.
• Created Revenue base for Technology Department to allow for the purchase of state-of-the-art equipment including but not limited to software systems, applications, computers, printers, scanners, copiers, etc.
• Contributed to a positive work environment by valuing all employees with pay raises and promotions based on exceptional job performance.
• Maintained court dockets and updated disposition of cases after court hearings and trials.
• Responded to in-person and telephone requests for information from general public, attorneys and other involved parties.
• Processed financial transactions for fines, fees, and other court-related costs accurately and efficiently.
• Fostered collaborative work environment by conducting team meetings for all Supervisors to improve efficiency within the various departments.
• Assisted newly hired clerks in learning about application reviews and verification procedures, performance strategies and customer service techniques.

• Represented numerous individuals facing criminal charges from Indictment, Arraignment, Pre-trial Motions, Pleadings to Jury Trial. Handled multiple clients with criminal charges including Aggravated Assault, AR, Robbery, Murder, Felony Murder, Rape, Trafficking Drugs and multiple misdemeanors.
• Handled numerous Jury Trials from Jury Selection to Verdict in both State and Superior Courts resulting in an overwhelming majority of positive outcomes.
• Counseled individuals facing criminal charges by developing strategic defense plans based on an in-depth understanding of applicable laws.
• Handled sensitive Family Law matters with compassion and professionalism while advocating for clients' desired outcomes.

Prosecuted misdemeanors from drafting accusations, providing discovery documents, handling pre-trial motions and interviewing witnesses. Conducted numerous Jury Trials and plea negotiations. Taught basic training courses to local law enforcement.