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    Damon J. Chetson received his B.A. in history from the University of Pennsylvania and his M.A. in European history from the University of Virginia. He is an attorney and owner of The Chetson Firm PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina where he provides criminal defense services. Prior to opening his own firm, he worked as a felony law clerk in the Wake County Public Defender's Office where he participated in jury trials and client interviews. He has also held positions with policy and research organizations.

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    Damon J. Chetson received his B.A. in history from the University of Pennsylvania and his M.A. in European history from the University of Virginia. He is an attorney and owner of The Chetson Firm PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina where he provides criminal defense services. Prior to opening his own firm, he worked as a felony law clerk in the Wake County Public Defender's Office where he participated in jury trials and client interviews. He has also held positions with policy and research organizations.

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    Damon J. Chetson received his B.A. in history from the University of Pennsylvania and his M.A. in European history from the University of Virginia. He is an attorney and owner of The Chetson Firm PLLC in Raleigh, North Carolina where he provides criminal defense services. Prior to opening his own firm, he worked as a felony law clerk in the Wake County Public Defender's Office where he participated in jury trials and client interviews. He has also held positions with policy and research organizations.

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    Damon J.

    Chetson
    Office: (919) 352-9411 – damon@chetson.com – www.chetson.com

    EDUCATION
    University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
    Staff Member, Journal of Law and Technology, Article: “Perfect 10 and Contributory Liability,” 2007
    Member, Actual Innocence Project

    University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, M.A. in European History

    University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, B.A. in History with honors

    EXPERIENCE
    The Chetson Firm, PLLC, Raleigh, North Carolina (Attorney-at-Law)
    • Provide criminal defense to individuals accused of serious felonies and misdemeanors
    • Provide pre-trial and trial defense for individuals charged or indicted with criminal offenses
    • Provide criminal defense and litigation services for individuals charged with traffic offenses, DUIs,
    DWIs, and other speeding or moving violations.
    • Provide legal advice and litigation services for equine/horse-related matters.

    Wake County Public Defender, Raleigh, North Carolina (Felony Law Clerk)

    Trial & Hearing Experience


    • Second chaired felony jury trial resulting in not-guilty verdict
    • Discovered evidence producing an alibi that led to a not-guilty jury verdict on armed robbery charges
    • Discovered evidence that resulted in reduced felony charges (stolen goods) to a misdemeanor
    • Participated in mock examination and cross examination sessions with clients.

    Client Work
    • Conducted hundreds of client interviews, including discussions with in-custody and out-of-custody clients
    about defense strategy, plea offers, and bond reduction pleas.
    • Consulted with psychiatrists, forensic psychologists, and fingerprinting experts on ongoing cases

    Reason Public Policy Institute, Los Angeles, California (Fellow)

    Consulting, Editing, Advising

    Goldwater Institute, Phoenix, Arizona (Vice President/Director of Special Projects)

    Policy, Fundraising, & Administration

    Institute for Humane Studies, Arlington, Virginia (Director of Educational Programs)

    Supervision/Management, Lobbying & Policy, Administration

    MEMBERSHIPS
    North Carolina State Bar, Active Member | North Carolina Bar Association

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