1. SHANNON MURPHY GOMEZ
(TEIXEIRA)
702 ILA WAY, MODESTO, CA 925-354-2822 SDM@CHEERFUL.COM
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
· Confident in the court room and leverages excellent argumentation techniques that help boost
case winnings.
· Well versed in trial preparation, research and drafting legal documents.
· Tackles cases with tenacity and an analytical mindset.
· Takes initiative and perseveres even in the most elusive and trying of cases.
· Collaborates well with diverse clients of varying social-economic and cultural backgrounds.
· Exceptional negotiator and mediator
· 20 +years of legal experience in several areas of law (10 years as a paralegal and 11 years as an
attorney) including family law, criminal law, probate, guardianship, estate planning, juvenile,
civil litigation, contract, criminal appeals, intellectual property,
· Outstanding public speaker
· Professional and personable
· Strong leader
· Strong research and writing skills
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
THE TOWN OF DISCOVERY BAY CSD BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2004 TO 2010
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Law Office of Murphy Teixeira
Stockton, CA
Sole Practitioner/ Sub Contractor- Attorneys for Families and Children
2005 to Present

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Areas of Practice:
Juvenile Dependency, Criminal Appeals, Family, Intellectual Property
Trial attorney
Guardian Ad Litem
Research, write, and argue criminal appeals
Research, write and argue motions in juvenile court proceedings including Writs.
Advise clients on intellectual property issues.
Advise and represent clients in family law
Law Office of Jeffrey D. Huffaker
Huffaker, Littorno & Morrison
Pittsburg, CA
Associate Attorney 2004
Paralegal 1999 to 2004
1999- 2005
Areas of Practice:
Civil Litigation, Family Law, Criminal law, Probate, Estate Planning
Drafted pleadings and motions, including complaints, demurs, motions for summary judgment.
Performed extensive research and prepared discovery responses. Attended motion calendar
hearings, mediations, depositions, case management conferences, preliminary criminal hearings,
probate and guardianship and family law hearings.
EDUCATION
JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
J.D. Law
2003
Pleasant Hill, CA USA
Graduated Cum Laude
Witkin Academic Achievement Award- Torts II
Witkin Academic Achievement Award- Real Property
Rodger Traynor Moot Court Competition
Criminal Law- Student teacher

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SAINT MARY’S COLLEGE
Certificate: Paralegal
1990
Moraga, CA USA
Paralegal studies with a specialty in litigation
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY
1989
Bachelor of Arts- History
Berkeley, CA USA