KRISTEN LONGO, ESQ

348 Hauser Boulevard, #216, Los Angeles, California 90036

714.614.0021
Kristen_Longo@hotmail.com

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Remarkably astute, performance-driven professional offering progressive years of
experience in civil and criminal litigation. Employs out-of-the-box approach to
resolve legal matters quickly, effectively, and persistently by pursuing the mo
st effective and appropriate courses of action. Demonstrates persuasive argument
ative abilities along with comprehensive skills in interviewing witnesses, and p
reparing and presenting accurate facts. Accustomed to working and communicating
with clients, attorneys, court officers, witnesses, and students. Possesses a ke
en eye for detail and extreme capability to multitask in competitive, stressful,
and fast-paced environments. Core strengths include:
- Criminal Laws and Statutes
- Comprehensive Cases Assessment
- Plea Negotiation and Case Settlement
- Legal Documentation and Research
- Outstanding Client and Public Relations
- Client and Trial Preparation
- Articulate Oral and Written Communications
- Problem Solving and Decision Making

EDUCATION
JURIS DOCTORATE
- California Western School of Law, San Diego, CA: Dec 2007
Academic Achievement Award for receiving the highest grade in Evidence Class
PARALEGAL CERTIFICATE IN LITIGATION / CORPORATIONS
- UCLA Extension, Attorney Assistant Training Program, Los Angeles, CA: Jun 2004
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
- Syracuse University, LCS College of Engineering and Computer Science, Syracuse
, NY: May 2002
Graduated cum laude

SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
LITIGATION OPERATIONS AND PROCEDURES
- Functioned as the sole attorney for an unlimited personal injury jury tr
ial; prepared all trial documents, subpoenas, direct and cross examinations, and
witnesses for trial
- Played a vital role in all aspects of litigation, for criminal and civil
matters, including preliminary hearings, pre-trial motions, prove ups, personal
injury trials, small claims trial de novos, post-trial motions, and sentencings
- Carried out felony, misdemeanor, and infraction matters from arraignment
to sentencing
- Provided a high level of support to assist supervising attorneys with th
e development of their case strategy
- Gathered credible evidence to defend or to file legal actions, such as i
nterviewing clients and witnesses, subpoenaing documents, reviewing records, and
ordering private investigations
- Negotiated civil compromises to persuade the court to dismiss misdemeano
r matters
- Responded to and propounded written discovery, including interrogatories
, requests for admissions, and requests for production of documents
- Took and defended depositions and prepared clients for their sworn testi
mony
- Strategized, prepared briefs for and attended multiple mediations and co
urt ordered settlement conferences
LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING
- Instrumental in researching legal issues, preparing motions / briefs, an
d communications to opposing counsel
- Drafted Motions to Set Aside an Information, Recuse the District Attorne
y’s Office, Compel Discovery, Tax Fees, and felony sentencing memorandums
- Managed complex litigation cases, summarized discovery and maintained f
irm calendar
- Exemplified in-depth knowledge of the stylistic and mechanical aspects o
f writing to write organized, concise, and grammatically correct prose

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Expertly managed a case load of approximately 50 active litigation and p
relitigation cases for both plaintiffs and defendants (Bash & Polyachenko, P.C.)
- Recognized as the sole counsel for an unlimited jury trial and numerous
small claims trial de novos (Bash & Polyachenko, P.C.)
- Led negotiations with prosecutors for a client allegedly involved in a f
ive-defendant prison drug smuggling ring and obtained a plea deal with no custod
y (Law Office of Kristen B. Longo)
- Assisted in the preparation of a motion to dismiss a murder due to a 15-
year pre-charge delay (Law Office of Stephen Cline)
- Supported the lead counsel with a trial brief for a successful not guilt
y by reason of insanity defense (San Diego Public Defender’s Office)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
CIVIL LITIGATION ATTORNEY ~ BASH & POLYACHENKO, P.C., BEVERLY HILLS, CA
2009–PRESENT
ATTORNEY (CRIMINAL DEFENSE SOLE PRACTITIONER) ~ LAW OFFICE OF KRISTEN B. LONGO,
SAN DIEGO, CA 2008–2009
CONTRACT ATTORNEY ~ LAW OFFICE OF DOMENIC LOMBARDO, SAN DIEGO, CA
2008–2009
CERTIFIED LEGAL INTERN ~ LAW OFFICE OF STEPHEN CLINE, SAN DIEGO, CA
2007 / 2008
CERTIFIED LEGAL INTERN ~ SAN DIEGO COUNTY ALTERNATE PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, SAN DI
EGO, CA 2006–2007
LEGAL INTERN ~ SAN DIEGO PUBLIC DEFENDER’S OFFICE, SAN DIEGO, CA
2006
LITIGATION CASE ASSISTANT ~ ROPES & GRAY LLP, BOSTON, MA
2004–2005
LITIGATION PARALEGAL ~ KIRKPATRICK & LOCKHART GATES LLP, LOS ANGELES, CA
2004
PARALEGAL INTERN ~ SANTA MONICA BMW, SANTA MONICA, CA
2004
PARALEGAL INTERN, CIVIL LIABILITY ~ LOS ANGELES CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, LOS ANGELES,
CA 2004

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
BAR MEMBERSHIP:
State Bar of California Member (SBN #256959): Jun 2008
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY: Legal Solutions; Time Matters; MS Word, Microsoft Office
Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook