Dolin, Lonny H.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Weibrecht & Reis, Dover, Nh
Family and Criminal Law
November 2011- Present

Representing clients in various family matters. Focusing on a client driven process including mediation and alternative dispute methods in and out of Court. Offering unbundled legal representation and assistance in case preparation for those who chose to represent themselves in the process.

Strafford County Attorney's Office, Dover, NH
Assistant County Attorney; Early Case Resolution ProgramCoordinator; Senior Attorney forthe Domestic Violence Project
June 2008- Present

Implemented the "Early Case Resolution Program" in Strafford County. Reviewing andnegotiating felony cases to resolution with a goal of resolving them within 30 days ofarraignment. Provide investigation and Domestic Violence response protocol trainings toStrafford County Police Departments. Train prosecutors on trial skills and evidence issues.Issue memorandums on new court opinions and search and seizure issues to assist police departments. Serve as head of the Domestic Violence Project. Serve on the Governancecommittee for the Family Justice Center. Involved in alternative sentencing programmingincluding helping to create a Habitual Offender Academy program.

New Hampshire Public Defender, Dover, NH
Staff Attorney
August 2001-June 2008

Defended indigent adults and juveniles charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses at allphases of criminal proceedings including bail hearings, sentencing hearings and probation violations. Litigated felony and misdemeanor cases before judges and juries. Researched andwrote motions and memorandum of law in furtherance of pre-trial objectives and to preserveissues for appeal. Appeared before and represented clients in front of the New HampshireParole Board. Advocated for clients through negotiation and identification of alternativesentencing options where appropriate. OfInterest- co-counsel on State v. O'Leary, a firstdegree murder case, trained new attorneys in negotiation, cross examination, trial preparationand client interview techniques. Served on the hiring committee from 2004-2007.

Strafford County Attorney's Office, Dover, NH
Assistant County Attorney
June 2000- August 2001

Prosecutor for all domestic violence related misdemeanor crimes occurring within thejurisdiction of nine police departments within Strafford County. Prosecuted misdemeanoroffenses in District Court, handled felony probable cause hearings and all related motions. Developed programs and trained law enforcement and bail commissioners on recent lawdevelopments, investigation techniques, determination of self-defense, and ascertaining theprimary aggressor.

Casassa & Ryan, Hampton, NH
Associate Attorney
October 1999-June 2000

Intensive focus on civil litigation. Handled a wide range of cases involving contact disputes,real estate and zoning law, municipal and school law, bankruptcy and trusts and estates. Represented clients in both District and Superior Courts. Also responsible for drafting appealsto the Supreme Court.

Circuit Court of the City of Richmond, Richmond, Virginia
The Honorable Melvin J Hughes, Jr. Judge
The Honorable Randall G. Johnson, Judge
The Honorable Thoedore J. Markow, Judge
Judicial Law Clerk
August 1998-August 1999

Sole law clerk for the three Circuit Court judges on the civil side of the state trial court inRichmond, Virginia. Drafted judicial opinions, prepared orders, and researched complex legalissues for motions and trials in both the law and equity courts. Attended civil trials to assist thejudges with legal issues and evidentiary problems as they arose. Assisted the criminal benchwith habeas petitions, death penalty trials and complex legal issues. Major civil cases heardduring that year included the tobacco settlement and a case which determined the future of horse racing in Virginia.