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My experience goes back to June of 1991 and encompasses a broad spectrum of legal knowledge. In addition to my experience as both a deputy county attorney and county attorney, I also have experience in several areas of Public Administration.
• Magera Law Office
Dec. 2004 - present
Plains, MT
Private Practice:
General practice specializing in estate planning, probate and elder law issues.
• Custer Co. Attorney's Office
Feb. 2000 - Aug. 2003
Miles City, MT

County Attorney
Responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor and felony violations of state law committed within Custer County in state District Court, Youth Court and Justice Court. Coordinated and presented training for law enforcement officers on search and seizure and the investigation of child abuse and domestic violence.
Represented the Department of Public Health and Human Services in adult protective and child dependency and neglect civil proceedings. Provided legal advice to the Board of County Commissioners, elected officials, and county boards. Served on the Adult Protective Team, Child Protective Team and the Child Evaluation Center Advisory Board. In cooperation with DPHHS Division of Child and Family Services and the medical community established the Child Evaluation Center. Supervised one deputy attorney, one victim-witness assistant and three support staff. In cooperation with the District Court Judges established a Family Treatment Court and developed the first state district electronic courtroom in Montana.

• Custer Co. Attorney's Office
Oct. 1995 - Feb. 2000
Miles City, MT
Deputy County Attorney
Assisted the County Attorney with the prosecution of all misdemeanor and felony violations of state law committed within Custer County. Coauthored the grant for the Victim-Witness Assistant position in the County Attorneyís Office. Provided training to law enforcement officers on the investigation of domestic violence and sexual assault cases.
• Powder River Co. Attorney's Office
Aug. 1993 - Oct. 1995
Broadus, MT
County Attorney & City Attorney
As County Attorney prosecuted all violations of state law committed within Powder River County. As City Attorney prosecuted all violations of city ordinances for the city of Broadus. Legal advisor for the Powder River County Commissioners and Broadus Town Council.
• National Wildlife Federation
Sept. 1991 - June 1992
Missoula, MT
Legal Intern
• Mineral County Attorney's Office
June 1991 - Oct. 1991
Superior, MT
Legal Intern
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