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Sam Marks

@sammarks

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Assistant District Attorney focused on ethical, trauma-informed prosecution and precise legal writing.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can prosecute ethically and precisely—strengthening discovery and Giglio compliance, using trauma-informed practices, and continuing to build my legal research and courtroom writing skills.

I’m an Assistant District Attorney in the Bronx District Attorney’s Office, where I draft case-critical documents and make accurate arguments on the record. I passed the July 2025 Uniform Bar Exam, am admitted in the District of Columbia, and I’m awaiting admission in New York State.

In my General Crimes Bureau role, I manage a caseload of 80+ matters and track actions carefully—from talking with witnesses to filing using EDDS, coordinating with defense attorneys, and handling ordering/receiving/disclosing discovery. I also attended trainings on Giglio & Discovery Compliance, ethical obligations, trauma-informed prosecution, mandated reporting, implicit bias, and facial sufficiency.

Before entering full-time practice, I built a strong research-and-writing foundation through externships and internships. At the Securities Arbitration Specialized Externship, I researched arbitrators and drafted a memorandum of law on SNAP removals nationwide, and at other offices I drafted memoranda related to contempt, edited/replied to defense motions, and researched the reformed bail statute.

My advocacy experience continues beyond the courtroom: I served as a Student Advocate in New York Law School’s Civil Rights and Disability Justice Clinic, interviewing clients, drafting complaints, and filing a federal lawsuit connected to NYC Para-transportation. I’ve also supported accessibility-focused work through an internship for advocacy in organizations for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, including research for the Center’s Wills program and contributions to the Center’s 2022 Annual Report.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Assistant District Attorney

Office of the Bronx District Attorney

Sep 2025 - Mar 2026 (6 months)

Drafted affidavits, orders of protection, bail and SVR applications, declinations to prosecute, and notes to file. Managed a caseload of 80+ cases and communicated with defense attorneys while handling discovery and court proceedings.

Bail Applications SVR Applications Prosecutorial Discretion Arraignment Parts Caseload Management Witness Interviewing Witness and Defense Communication Discovery Giglio Discovery Compliance Discovery Order and Disclosure Training Attendance Trauma Informed Prosecution Implicit Bias Legal Sufficiency Review

Legal Intern

Weltz Law

Aug 2024 - Dec 2024 (4 months)

Researched arbitrators using arbitrator ranking form and disclosure report. Drafted a memorandum of law on SNAP removals nationwide under a securities arbitration specialized externship.

Arbitrator Research Arbitrator Ranking Form Legal Research SNAP Removals

Legal Intern, Public Integrity Bureau

Kings County District Attorney's Office

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Drafted memoranda of law requesting hearings to find a defendant in contempt for violating a plea. Researched bail statute compliance and drafted replies related to motions to withdraw a plea and CPL 270.3(3d) filings.

Contempt Proceedings Bail Statute Reform Overnight Arraignment Shift Motion Practice CPL 220.60(3)CPL 2703d

Legal Intern, Appellate Division

New Jersey Office of the Public Defender

May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)

Presented research on juvenile jury trials and possible juvenile justice reform, and participated in a moot focused on prosecutorial misconduct. Attended sentencing oral arguments and detention hearings, and drafted a petition for certification from the Appellate Division.

Juvenile Jury Trial Research Juvenile Justice Reform Prosecutorial Misconduct Moot Oral Argument CLE Attendance Petition for Certification

Student Advocate

New York Law School

Aug 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)

Engaged in impact litigation and advanced social justice work through client interviews, drafting complaints, and filing a federal lawsuit related to NYC para-transportation. Conducted legal research for a Second Circuit hearing and supported advocacy events with accommodations.

Interviewing Drafting Complaints Federal Lawsuit Filing Legal Research Second Circuit Research Not Dead Yet v. Hochul Disability Justice Symposium Disability Justice Advocacy

Legal Intern (ODH Advocacy)

New York Center for Law and Justice

Jun 2022 - Jul 2022 (1 month)

Researched living wills and health care proxies to support the Center’s wills program. Researched food pantries, cell and internet plans, and other public services, and co-authored the Center’s 2022 annual report.

Legal Research Health Care Proxy Public Service Research Food Pantry Annual Report Co Authorship