1. Kristine M. Pfarrer
736 Bowen Street
Dayton, OH 45410
(937) 304-6124
Experience:
Forfeiture Support Associates/U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO)
Dayton, Ohio
Paralegal II May 2008 –Present
• Provide a variety of complex paralegal support to Department of Justice Assistant U.S. Attorneys
involved in criminal and/or civil cases involving forfeiture.
• Review case material and draft forfeiture language for Indictments, Plea Agreements and forfeiture
orders.
• Review and analyze local law enforcement and federal investigative reports for probable cause; drafting
affidavits for seizure warrants and civil complaints.
• Prepare and organize trial exhibits, create statistical charts for case negotiation and/or trial.
• Verify citations and legal references, applying proper formatting on appellate pleadings.
• Participate in pre-trial witness conferences; coordination with federal agents and local law enforcement
for potential trial testimony.
• Use of automated legal research tools as well as public information databases to research case specific
issues.
• Review case matters from early stage of investigation to determine the need for additional information
and evidence.
• Receive and analyze incoming pleadings and correspondence, determine appropriate action and note
time limitations for responses.
Skelton, McQuiston, Gounaris & Henry Dayton, Ohio
Paralegal/Administrative Assistant to Jeffrey R. McQuiston June 2004 – May 2008
• Performed all case management of bankruptcy, domestic relations, corporate, civil and criminal files.
• Communicated with clients and courts by telephone and written correspondence; coordinated all
calendar events.
• Prepared and maintained corporate minute record books for all corporate clients, including initial
incorporation of business.
• Composed personal injury files for settlement demands.
• Assisted with preparation of Briefs and Memorandums of Law.
• Prepared deposition summaries.
• Maintained all tax/bookkeeping records including accounts receivable/payable and payroll.
Education:
Sinclair Community College
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Paralegal Program, ABA Approved
3.8 GPA - Dean’s List (All Quarters)
USAO Training:
Courtroom Presentations, CATS for Experts, Financial Investigation AFMLS, Legal Writing and Analysis for
Support Staff, Legal Research and Analysis for Support Staff, Introduction to Legal Citation and Research.
Technical Summary:
Proficient in all Microsoft Word products, WordPerfect, data programs and internet usage; CATS, LIONS,
Alcatraz, Lexis/Nexis, WestLaw, Sanctions, IPRO; Excellent oral and written communication skills, client support
and telephone etiquette; Experienced and polished with excellent legal and administrative skills; Attention to
detail, organized and thorough in performing all tasks; Self-starter, motivated and committed.