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About Carol Ellen Lavacot

Over 30 years of extensive experience in all aspects of criminal defense work as well as juvenile law and dependency law of which 23 years was with the Orange County Public Defender's Office attaining the status of Assistant Public Defender.

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Professional Experience
ExperienceYears
30 years _ Criminal DefenseCurrent
Initiated, organized and collaborated with justice community leaders including supervisors, department heads and staff, judges, court staff, prosecutors, law enforcement officers and private lawyers to establish programs and procedures designed to focus on the needs of Juveniles, Defendants and their families. Experienced in Educational Law representing students either suspended or expelled from school.
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
California St Univ FullertonUndergraduate Degree
Western State UnivLaw Degree
Professional Activities
ActivityOrganizationStart YearEnd Year
MemberCOMMITTEE / MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT2007
JudgeCONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS FOUNDATION20002002
SpeakerCOURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA)20002000
Speaker/CoordinatorELEMENTARY AND HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS19951997
Details: Discussion groups on drug abuse.
SpeakerUCI MEDICAL CENTER19921993
Awards
AwardOrganizationYear
Corpus Juris SecundumWESTERN STATE LAW SCHOOL
Awarded for the most significant contribution toward overall legal scholarship.
American Jurisprudence in Crininal LawWESTERN STATE LAW SCHOOL
Awarded for outstanding achievement in Criminal Law
The Daniel M. Potter Memorial Award California State University
Awarded for outstanding work in American government
Everyday HeroOrange County Public Defender
Elected by popular vote
Professional Affiliations
PositionYears
Member, Orange County Criminal Defense Bar Association2009-Current
Master Bencher, Banyard Inn of Court2006-Current
Member, California State Bar1981-Current
Member, Orange County Bar Association1981-Current
Member, California Public Defender's Association1981-Current
Member, California Attorney's for Criminal Justice1982-2001

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