JULIE TOLLE

• Client Representation:
  Represent clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, from arraignment to trial, plea negotiations, and post-conviction matters.
• Legal Analysis and Strategy Development:
  Review discovery, police reports, witness statements, and evidence to build strong, strategic defense plans tailored to each client’s case.
• Courtroom Advocacy:
  Appear in court to argue motions, represent clients at hearings and trials, and ensure constitutional rights are protected at every stage.
• Client Communication:
  Provide clear, honest, and compassionate communication to clients, ensuring they are informed and empowered throughout the legal process.
• Legal Research and Writing:
  Draft and file motions, briefs, and other legal documents to support client defense and challenge unlawful procedures or evidence.
• Negotiation with Prosecutors:
  Engage in skillful plea negotiations when appropriate, leveraging prosecutorial experience to achieve the best possible outcome.
• Investigation and Case Preparation:
  Work with investigators, experts, and other resources to gather facts, interview witnesses, and uncover evidence that supports the defense.

• Argued complex criminal cases before judges, juries, grand juries, and appellate courts in order to secure convictions
• Reviewed complex evidence, including forensic evidence such as DNA, to determine admissibility in court
• Developed successful strategies for prosecuting criminal cases through in-depth analysis of evidence and witnesses
• Evaluated cases and determined appropriate legal action by researching applicable laws, statutes, and precedents
• Prepared comprehensive written pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda for use in court hearings
• Conducted extensive research to support legal arguments
• Manage caseloads efficiently while ensuring compliance with all deadlines
• Recipient of the Missouri Association of Prosecuting Attorney's 2021 Outstanding Assistant Prosecuting Attorney of the Year Award

• Special Prosecutor responsible for prosecuting complex criminal cases throughout the State of Missouri.
• Specialized in prosecuting complex homicide cases and crimes against children.
• Trusted to review high profile cases and advise senior administration.
• Responsible for at all stages of trial, including pre-trial motions, depositions, voir dire, opening statements, direct and cross-examination, and closing arguments.
• Recognized by supervisors, judges, and juries for exceptional ability to communicate effectively.
• Responsible for mentoring new attorneys and providing continuing education to attorneys and law enforcement.
• Recognized for exceptional litigation skills with the 2014 Attorney General's Award for Excellence in Litigation.

• Prosecuted hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases, including homicide, child abuse, and child sexual abuse.
• Responsible for all aspects of trial including witness preparation, depositions, voir dire, opening statements,
  direct examination, cross examination and closing arguments.
• Drafted protocol for handling child abuse and neglect cases as founding member of Child Abuse Response Team.
• Communicated and collaborated effectively with judges, defense attorneys, law enforcement, crime victims, medical professionals and administrative staff.
• Oversaw Child Support Unit, balancing daily administrative management and four-day-a-week court duties.
• Supervised four clerks as sole attorney enforcing child supports, a caseload of hundreds.
• Organized and maintained hundreds of files in preparation for yearly audit by Division of Child Support Enforcement

• Researched law, drafted trial motions, and wrote legal memoranda in multiple practice areas including personal
  injury, construction litigation, contracts, estates and trusts, and property law
• Developed and implemented strategies for litigation of construction disputes and personal injury
  claims
• Drafted motions, pleadings, deposition outlines, jury instructions, and appellate briefs in preparation for trial
• Initiated and responded to discovery, interviewed potential clients and witnesses, identified legal issues, conducted research, analyzed evidence to determine strength of case, and drafted legal memorandum.

• Assisted severely mentally ill adults with obtaining basic needs such as housing, food, clothing, transportation, employment, and medical care
• Met directly with client to assess needs and develop individualized care plan in collaboration with the treatment team
• Developed comprehensive plans to evaluate client needs and develop appropriate interventions
• Facilitated care and treatment via scheduling, information sharing and case coordination
• Monitored client compliance with medication regimens prescribed by physicians
• Maintained accurate records of client progress and documentation of all contacts with clients
• Counseled individuals on emotional issues associated with their disabilities
• Communicated clients' progress by conducting weekly interdisciplinary meetings and evaluations
• Collaborated closely with treatment teams to appropriately coordinate client care services
• Conducted crisis intervention sessions with clients when needed