San Francisco Public Defender's Office
Lauren Burrus-Fikes is a Deputy Public Defender at the San Francisco Public Defender's Office, where tenure began in June 2021. Prior to this role, Lauren worked as a Law Clerk at a law firm since August 2018, assisting in drafting civil complaints and preparing exhibits for court. Previous experience includes serving as a Legal Intern at the San Francisco Public Defender's Office and as a Certified Legal Intern at the County of San Diego Public Defender, where motions and trial preparations were key responsibilities. Lauren's legal career commenced with roles such as a Legal Assistant and Campus Representative, focusing on aiding litigants and legal workshop facilitation. Lauren holds a Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with double minors in African American Studies and Justice Studies from San Jose State University.
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San Francisco Public Defender's Office
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