1. Matthew McMillan
2615 N. Jacaranda Street Santa Ana, CA 92705
MMcMillan84@gmail.com / (714) 865-7737
BAR ADMISSION
State Bar of California, admitted August 2015
EDUCATION
Western State College of Law, Fullerton, CA August 2010 – May
2014
Juris Doctor degree,
Leadership: Animal Law Student Organization, President
Seminars: California Legal Research, Western State College of Law, Summer 2011
Certifications: Criminal Law Certificate
California State University Long Beach, Long Beach, CA
Bachelor of Arts degree, Psychology
Activities: Sigma Pi Fraternity
WORK EXPERIENCE
Legal Aid Society of Orange County, Santa Ana, CA June 2015 - Present
Certified Law Clerk February 2012 –
May 2014
Handle extensive client inquiries on the clinic’s hotline
Quickly establish rapport with a diverse clientele on a minimal introductory basis
Perform client intakes, interviews, and follow-through
Conduct legal research and draft memos to staff attorneys with recommendations
Draft petitions for guardian ad litem and conservatorship matters
Draft divorce petitions for attorney review
Draft discovery motions
Handle training of new hotline volunteers
Public Defenders Office Orange County, Santa Ana, CA January 2014 – May
2014
Certified Law Clerk
Drafted §1203.4 motions (expungement)
Interviewed and made appearances on behalf of clients accused of Felony Probation Violations
St. Joseph’s Hospital Cancer Center and Emergency Room, Orange, CA May 2005 – May
2010
Manager, Parking Service
Supervised and managed 12 employees including preparation of weekly work schedules
and employee performance reports
Resolved patron concerns
SKILLS
Proficient with iCan and Smartforms
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
2. Volunteer math tutor for Long Beach City School District
INTERESTS
Surfing and rock climbing in Mexico, US, and Canada; camp cooking