Lindsay Dawson
@lindsaydawson
Experienced litigation attorney focused on criminal defense and courtroom advocacy.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated litigation attorney with a J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law and hands-on courtroom experience as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida's 11th Judicial Circuit. I have developed strong trial exposure in the felony division, courtroom procedure familiarity from a judicial internship, and practical prosecutorial insight from a Certified Legal Intern role with the State Attorney's Office.
I combine academic honors—CALI award recipient, moot court leadership, and high undergraduate GPA—with client-focused advocacy and case-preparation skills, including discovery review, case filing support, witness and hearing exposure, and effectively communicating complex information. I am committed to zealous representation, continual professional growth, and contributing immediately to a litigation-focused legal team.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Assistant Public Defender
Public Defender's Office, 11th Judicial Circuit
Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 3 months)
Prosecuted and defended felony matters in the Felony Division, managing caseloads, conducting legal research, preparing motions, and representing clients at hearings and trials since August 2021.
Certified Legal Intern
State Attorney's Office, 17th Judicial Circuit
May 2020 - Aug 2020 (3 months)
Supported prosecutors during Summer 2020 by attending daily court proceedings via Zoom, conducting discovery, and assisting in case filing decisions to streamline case preparation.
Judicial Intern
Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida
May 2019 - Aug 2019 (3 months)
Observed civil and criminal courtrooms for the Honorable Kenneth A. Gottlieb during Summer 2019, attending arraignments, hearings, jury selection, and trials to support courtroom procedures and research.
Handled customer service and order processing from May 2011 to August 2018, training new hires on POS systems, answering ~30 calls daily, and managing cash drawers to meet financial targets.
Marketing Analytics Professional
Cherry Communications
Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 (11 months)
Researched political trends in 2015, inputting survey responses from 100+ daily calls and identifying political sentiments and marketing opportunities for local and state campaigns.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Miami School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law
Grade: 3.527 GPA
Activities and societies: CALI Excellence for the Future Award; Academic Achievement Program Dean’s Fellow (Legal Communication and Research II, Property); John T. Gaubatz Moot Court Competition Quarterfinalist; Vice President, Gaubatz Competition; Charles C. Papy Moot Court Board (Vice President), Treasurer 2020; Entertainment and Sports Law Society (Treasurer 2019); Podhurst, Orsek Scholarship recipient
Juris Doctor awarded May 2021 with a 3.527 GPA; participated in moot court, served as Vice President of Gaubatz Competition, and received multiple academic honors and scholarships.
FUFlorida State University
Bachelor of Science; Bachelor of Arts, Political Science; History
Grade: 3.895 GPA
Activities and societies: President’s List 2016; Dean’s List 2014-2015, 2017-2018; Order of Omega; Phi Eta Sigma; Alpha Gamma Delta (Vice President of Finance 2015-2018)
Completed dual degrees in May 2018 with high academic standing (3.895 GPA) and leadership in student organizations.
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