- 1.1) Name & Pronouns
- First Name: Adam
Middle Name: Evan
Last Name: Patrone
Preferred pronouns: He/Him
- Date: 15/JUN/1980
Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
- (Optional) Address Line: Redacted
(Optional) Phone Number: 2983863
- [✘] Yes
[ ] No
- [✘] Yes
[ ] No
- I do not have any in San Andreas and nothing more than a couple of moving violations in the state of Oregon.
- First Name: Adam
- 2.1) Employment History
- Company Name: Law Offices of Patrone, Rico, and Dunn
Length of Employment: 3 years, 9 months
Title: Partner
Reason for Leaving: Moved on full-time to the Oregon Public Defense Commission
Company Name: Oregon Public Defense Commission
Length of Employment: 4 years, 3 months
Title: Deputy Defender
Reason for Leaving: Was courted by the County District Attorney's Office and a pay raise.
Company Name: Multnomah County District Attorney's Office
Length of Employment: 11 years, 1 month
Title: Deputy Attorney General
Reason for Leaving: Resigned to move to San Andreas. This was specifically after being passed over for an executive appointment to a Circuit Court Judge position in lieu of an inexperienced candidate with deep pockets and political influence.
- Company Name: Law Offices of Patrone, Rico, and Dunn
Please note that while we do not have a word count, we do read and analyze answers based on effort, especially for Court Clerk applications.
- 3.1) Why are you interested in becoming a Court Clerk, and how does this role align with your long-term career goals, such as becoming a Judge? (100 word minimum)
- I am ultimately looking to become a Judge in a system based on hard work, dedication, and fairness, where political affiliation and party "donations" are not factors. Leaving a private practice for state-level work was not an easy choice, but it gave me an appreciation for the work of the defense, prosecution, and the Court Clerk's office in Judicial proceedings. After over 15 years in government-level practice, both as a Deputy District Attorney and Public Defense Attorney, my ambitions for an appointment as a judge were high. However, as this was not meant to be in my previous state, I was not to give up hope, and that is what led me to my ambition to work in the Court Clerk's office in San Andreas.
My background and experience aside, I aim to learn as much as I can in this state. At the same time, I strive to make a meaningful difference and build a name for myself as a civil, fair person. The time I have spent in this city has quickly shown both the prevalence of crime and law enforcement response, which in turn calls for those who can aid a strong Judicial system. With this in mind, I turn to the Court Clerk's Office to be a name associated with helping the system move more efficiently and swiftly. I ultimately strive to provide interpretations and precedents in judgments, staying faithful to our State's Constitution and Statutory Codes; remaining relevant and up to date with the ever-changing community at large.
If you humbly accept me into the Judicial Branch, I strive to spend my time learning and working my way up through the system to make it better for the citizens of this great land in all ways possible.
- With my limited time in the city, I have been told that the Judicial system can be tedious and trying unless one is devoted to the process, which is where I thrive. I have been through surges of crime, both terroristic and gang-related in nature, where the processing of sensitive material is paramount to the core functions of the judicial system. This includes working with multiple departments to gather all evidence and warrants needed to curtail said criminal surges.
I work better under pressure, and this is part of the reason I continued working in the Circuit Court system. Ensuring the analysis of past precedents, research into court documents, legal interpretations, and the legal process are done correctly is paramount to every aspect of the courts. While it has been some time since I worked without a legal secretary, I have never stopped spending quality time reviewing, drafting, and cross-referencing anything that comes across my desk before submitting it to the court. I am ready to take the time to do precisely this if I am accepted.
- My former city was involved in a significant judicial reconstruction effort following the Attorney General's federal review. The lead public defender and two other public defenders had been disbarred for insider trading, and their cases, along with our offices, were raided by the FBI and the FTC.
In this moment, my job, that of my co-workers, and possibly the continuance of the current Public Defender's Office for the Circuit Court, was in the balance as we were under extreme vetting. Had we not rallied around each other to assist federal agents in auditing our and our past coworkers' case files, it was quite possible they would have fired the entire staff. I'll be honest, there were people in that office that I did not care for, or even agree with, in their demeanor and attitude. We set aside our differences and contributed equally to a plan that would provide clear federal oversight, leading to a much more beneficial Public Defender's Office without outsourcing work or cutting jobs. Once I left this, unfortunately, it was not to last; however, in the moment, it was a great feeling to rally amongst my co-workers.
- I will provide specific references if asked. As to neutrality, while the majority of my years were spent technically prosecuting state charges as Deputy Attorney General, I had direct say over my jurisdiction and cases. Therefore, it was my call which cases were eligible for prosecution in court, which needed to be settled or had charges reduced, and which needed to be outright dismissed. This is also true of my work in the Public Defender's Office.
I was known for my fairness and unbiased nature amongst the public, especially as I gained a name for myself in the DA's office. This is what put me in a position to become a judge, as I would not go to court unless I knew the case had sufficient evidence. I was not paid to win cases; I was paid to both defend and prosecute fairly, and by the nature of the law. Unlike some, I refused to sway the court through any twisting of the truth, underhanded dealings, or unethical or grey-area practices. It is the reason why I stayed in public service, rather than private practice.
To me, the evidence always came first; it would be criminal to misuse the state's resources on petty or biased case files or briefings. While it may not be complete neutrality, I ultimately believed in my evidence and would have to try to hold the defense accountable for what they presented, and vice versa, in my career. However, I have had my share of looking at both sides of the legal system and feel that my unbiased nature comes naturally to me. Should you have any further questions about my neutrality, I will provide references to the justices I have worked with.
- That is precisely why I am here. As I have explained, I am open to learning and work exceptionally well under pressure, whether it is training or handling cases. I have already read through the Constitution, Statutory Codes, Government releases, and structures, as well as multiple previous cases, to be ready for this position. The same applies to following strict legal procedures, which has been answered above. This is what the judicial system is based upon.
- Just as Lady Justice is blind, a judge must determine the legal evidence of the case on both sides, seeing past opinion and conjecture to determine the proper, legal, and just outcome. So many aspects must come together to make a good judge. They must hold themselves to the highest ethical standards, stay patient, do their research, use their experience to interpret the law reasonably and with due diligence, and earn the public's trust.
Personally, some of my best role models as judges have been fair yet firm on the bench, but personable behind closed doors. They take the court with the utmost respect; outside friendships, politics, etc., do not apply. Any disrespectful, abusive, or unethical behavior is not tolerated at any time. When a decision is ultimately reached, rulings are explained thoroughly and respectfully to both parties, breaking down the factors that played into the final decision.
- I have, unfortunately, had to eat a fair share of crow in my career. As a state official, I could, and never did, let personal emotion dictate my actions. Sometimes I would feel justice was served, and yes, I had my "favorite" justices whom I felt were the most neutral. Cases were won and lost in the courtroom every day, and while a ruling may not go my way after months of preparation, it hurts, and you may have an extra drink that night. However, the next day, you must keep moving on to the following case, never losing sight of your priorities and what you were hired to do. I had about a dozen cases where I felt the court made decisions with gross negligence of the law as written. In these instances, I would forward them to the appropriate AG office for review, for an appeal to the State Supreme Court, and advise them to report the case to the Governor's Office Board of Review. These actions were beyond my pay grade, could only be suggested, were taken under the AG department's policy, and were never done out of emotion or distress.
- I am ultimately looking to become a Judge in a system based on hard work, dedication, and fairness, where political affiliation and party "donations" are not factors. Leaving a private practice for state-level work was not an easy choice, but it gave me an appreciation for the work of the defense, prosecution, and the Court Clerk's office in Judicial proceedings. After over 15 years in government-level practice, both as a Deputy District Attorney and Public Defense Attorney, my ambitions for an appointment as a judge were high. However, as this was not meant to be in my previous state, I was not to give up hope, and that is what led me to my ambition to work in the Court Clerk's office in San Andreas.
- 4.1) Eclipse Forum Details:
- Forum Account Name: TheSnipe
Forum Account Link: https://forum.eclipse-rp.net/profile/99199-thesnipe/
- Yes, the Los Santos Police Department as a Supervisor (LTII) on Alex Schill
- No
- TheSnipe
- Forum Account Name: TheSnipe
- 5.1) Player Information
- Age: 41
Country: USA
Timezone: EST
- [✘] Yes
[ ] No
- No.
- Yes.
- After talking to Hope Kant, I believe with my experience both on the server, and more specifically with Legal Affairs, IC bar licensing, assistance in the draft of the constitution, Gov, LRC, internal affairs and more on Alex Schill I have a good reputation for being fair to all parties both IC and OOC with a good standing in the community overall.
In real life, I have drafted and enforced legal policies all the way up through the Office of the General Surgeon of the United States, so I understand this type of compliance and decision-making.
I also work on adapting real-world research for game development, balancing realism and fun for the respective communities.
- Age: 41
