Aaron Nielson Law 299 So Main St # 1300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (W) 801-889-2560 (Fax) 866-559-9014 [email protected]
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Aaron Nielson Law 299 So Main St # 1300 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 (w) 801-889-2560 (fax) 866-559-9014 [email protected] 7/30/2020 Danielle Guerrero Human Resources Director City of Moab Re: Employee Discipline Hearing Officer This letter is in response to a request for proposals for an Employee Discipline Hearing Officer. I am currently a self-employed attorney. I have held multiple contracts with the State of Utah and various cities over the years to provide services including prosecution, public defender services and as an administrative law judge. As an attorney that appears regularly before various administrative bodies and being an administrative law judge myself, I am very experienced and familiar in how to properly conduct a hearing. This includes following all administrative and state rules, making written findings of facts and final decisions that are well based on the law and facts of the case at hand. I do meet each of the qualifications as set out in your request for proposals. If you would like any additional supporting documentation, please ask. My resume and references that were requested are attached. Thank you, Aaron Nielson *Aaron Nielson is licensed in Utah and Washington. Utah Main Office Washington Main Office ** Aaron Nielson is licensed in State and Federal Court. 299 So Main St # 1300 8201 164th Ave NE # 200 Offices located throughout UT and WA. Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Redmond, WA 98052 Call for an appointment and meeting near you. 801-889-2560 425-533-4476 Resume Aaron J. Nielson 299 South Main Street # 1300 Phone - work (801) 889-2560 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone - cell (801) 712-8990 [email protected] Fax (866) 559-9014 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY • Represented the State and the citizens by prosecuting violations of municipal, county, state and federal criminal codes. • Reviewed complaints of violations and determined if criminal charges should be filed. • Handled all stages of cases including filing of information, all court appearances, pre-trial negotiations, motion hearings, bench and jury trials, sentencing and appeals. • Participated in and supervised the drug court and domestic violence offender programs. • Served as traffic referee in traffic ticket disputes or negotiations for resolution of matters including admittance to traffic school. • Worked closely with law enforcement on how changes to case law should be incorporated into their jobs. • Performed legal research and wrote motions and briefs on issues identified during cases. • Substituted as instructor for legal classes at the community college and police academy. • On call at all times for law enforcement officers to assist with legal questions, search warrants and legal procedures. • Developed and presented training programs on variety of issues to police departments on a monthly basis. CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY / PUBLIC DEFENDER • Represented criminal defendants, both privately paid individuals and indigent clients when appointed by the court, in municipal, juvenile, state and federal court. • Investigated incidents, conducted legal research and writing, appeared in court including trials, negotiations of charges, resolutions and sentences. • Advised client of their rights, options, pros and cons of each decision and possible outcomes. • Defense of minors accused of criminal activity in juvenile court. BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY • Evaluated clients’ financial situations and advised of options on how to resolve difficulties including bankruptcy when appropriate. • Prepared bankruptcy petitions, schedules and documents and filed petitions for bankruptcy relief. • Negotiated resolutions with creditors and trustees to resolve disputes involving secured property. • Defended debtors including motions, hearings and trials as needed. • Prosecuted violations of clients’ rights for violations of the bankruptcy automatic stay or discharge order and for violations of the Fair Debt Collection Act. • Resolution of Student Loan debts. (In bankruptcy cases and without filing bankruptcy.) • Resolution of Tax and other Government related debts. (with or without bankruptcy) ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE • Hear legal disputes arising from decisions made by an administrative authority. • Serving as an ALJ for the Utah Scenic Byway Commission • Make written rulings that are clear for both parties to follow and that can be used as a reference or guide within the administration in dealing with future issues of a similar type. GENERAL PRACTICE ATTORNEY • Wills & Trusts – Simple trusts, wills, medical directives, power of attorneys. • Personal Injury • Social Security Benefits • Veterans Benefits Administration • Driver's License Division • Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control • Expungements • Department of Corrections • Division of Child & Family Services • AP&P Violations • Juvenile Defense / Juvenile Court • Divorce • Adoptions • Contracts • Real Estate Job History: Attorney, InfiniTeam Legal Solutions, PLLC -- DBA Aaron Nielson Law, Seattle, WA & Salt Lake City, UT 2003 to Present Managed all aspects of small law firm including advertising, office management, supervision of staff and payroll. Primarily focused on criminal defense and bankruptcy matters. Also handled some personal injury, contract issues, family law, wills and trusts. Serves as an Administrative Law Judge in Utah. Attorney, Keith Barton & Associates, Salt Lake City, UT & Seattle, WA 2008 to 2010 Responsible for start-up of the firm's criminal defense and bankruptcy departments and its’ expansion from Utah to Washington. Supervision of Washington office including day to day operations and staff. Prosecutor, Utah County Attorney’s Office, Provo, UT 2005 to 2008 Prosecution of cases in both Justice Court and District Court. Offenses ranged from infractions to homicide. Worked with federal prosecutors on joint cases. Weekly trainings to law enforcement agencies to keep current on changing laws or issues of concern. Prosecutor, Miller & Miller Law Office, Salt Lake City, UT 2003 to 2005 This firm is in the private sector but was contracted to provide prosecution services for multiple jurisdictions. Education: Doctorate of Jurisprudence, Oklahoma City University, School of Law, Oklahoma City, OK 2003 Bachelor of Science – Business Management, University of Phoenix, Salt Lake City, UT 1997 Current Licenses / Memberships: Utah State Bar Association Washington State Bar Association U.S. District Court, District of Utah U.S. District Court, District of Western Washington National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys Utah Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers References Aaron Nielson InfiniTeam Legal Solutions, PLLC Aaron Nielson Law 299 South Main Street # 1300 Phone - work (801) 889-2560 Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 Phone - cell (801) 712-8990 [email protected] Fax (866) 559-9014 Judges I frequently appear before: Judge Michael Kwan Judge Morgan Cummings Taylorsville City Justice Court Lehi City Justice Court 2600 West Taylorsville Blvd 154 North Center Street Taylorsville, Utah 84129 Lehi, Utah 84043 801-963-5400 385-201-1090 Past Supervisors: Lorenzo Miller Steven Shapiro Miller Law Office Shapiro & Shapiro, PLLC 12339 S 800 E # 101 5242 S College Drive # 190 Draper, UT 84020 Salt Lake City, Utah 84123 (w) 801-758-5485 (work) 801-266-6878 (c) 385-232-5456 (cell) 801-231-8893 [email protected] www.shapiroshapiro.com C. Danny Frazier Chad Grunander Frazier Law Firm Criminal Division Supervisor 1234 W South Jordan Pky # D Utah County Attorney's Office South Jordan, UT 84119 100 East Center Street (work) 801-572-5155 Provo, Utah 84606 (cell) 801-706-3837 (work) 801-851-8026 [email protected] [email protected] Past Co-Workers / Fellow Attorneys: Matthew Lloyd Sean Druyon Utah Attorney General's Office Druyon Law Offices, PC 160 E 300 S – 5th Floor 503 West 2600 South # 200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84663 Bountiful, Utah 84010 (work) 801-366-0197 (work) 801-397-2223 (cell) 801-661-5823 (cell) 801-809-1717 [email protected] [email protected] .