Cooper Findlay is a seasoned Deputy Public Defender currently serving at the San Francisco Public Defender's Office since March 2020, managing a caseload of over 300 clients, with a significant number of native Spanish speakers. Previous experience includes roles as Deputy Public Defender in the Sonoma County and Marin County Public Defender's Offices, where Cooper conducted numerous jury trials and handled various legal motions, while also providing translation services for Spanish-speaking clients. Earlier positions include litigating parole and extradition cases at the Alameda County Public Defender, along with legal research and client representation during law clerk roles. Education includes a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Spanish from the University of Oregon. Additionally, work with Human Rights Advocates Inc. involved presentations to the United Nations on juvenile rights.
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San Francisco, United States