Jonathan Pacuribot

Attorney with more than 20 years of legal practice since 2002, including approximately eight years as a public prosecutor with the Philippine Department of Justice and extensive prior private-practice experience. Experienced in case development, factual investigation, evidence evaluation, legal research, client interviews, witness preparation, legal drafting, litigation, and case management. Throughout my legal career, I have been involved in building cases from the earliest stages through resolution, including identifying the facts and evidence necessary to establish a claim or defense, coordinating with investigators and clients to obtain supporting documentation, evaluating evidentiary gaps and inconsistencies, preparing legal documents, and preparing cases for litigation or resolution.

I am currently transitioning to Arizona and preparing for the New York Bar Examination. I am particularly interested in applying my litigation and case-development experience to U.S. legal practice, including personal injury work.

Self-Employed Attorney / Legal Consultant - Self-Employed - Cebu City, Philippines

(2024-03)

Provide legal services and legal support in connection with various legal matters.

• Interview clients and evaluate factual and legal issues presented by clients.
• Assist clients in identifying, gathering, and organizing documents and evidence relevant to their cases.
• Analyze facts, identify evidentiary issues and gaps, and determine additional information or documentation necessary to develop a case.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal analyses, pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Advise clients regarding appropriate legal courses of action and case strategy.
• Manage case-related deadlines, documents, communications, and follow-up matters independently.

Office-in-Charge / Provincial Prosecutor - Provincial Prosecutor's Office – Camiguin, Department of Justice - Camiguin, Philippines

(2018-10 - 2020-10)

• Managed the day-to-day operations and administrative matters of the Provincial Prosecutor's Office.
• Reviewed and approved resolutions, informations, complaints, and other legal documents.
• Conducted preliminary investigations and inquest investigations.
• Evaluated complaints, evidence, affidavits, police reports, and other supporting documents to determine whether cases should proceed.
• Worked with investigators to identify, obtain, document, and preserve evidence necessary to establish the facts of a case; identified evidentiary gaps and coordinated additional investigation.
• Evaluated the consistency, credibility, and sufficiency of evidence and identified evidentiary gaps requiring further investigation.
• Handled and prosecuted criminal cases through court proceedings.
• Conducted extensive legal research and prepared pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, resolutions, and other legal documents.
• Prepared cases for litigation by organizing facts, evidence, witnesses, and applicable law.
• Managed multiple cases and deadlines with substantial independence.

Assistant City Prosecutor - City Prosecutor's Office – Cagayan de Oro City, Department of Justice - Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

(2023-01 - 2024-03)

• Conducted preliminary and inquest investigations.
• Evaluated complaints, affidavits, documentary evidence, police reports, and other investigative materials.
• Identified evidentiary deficiencies and directed or coordinated appropriate additional investigation.
• Resolved criminal complaints and prepared informations for filing in court.
• Conducted legal research and drafted resolutions, pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Prosecuted criminal cases and prepared witnesses and evidence for court proceedings.
• Managed multiple active cases, deadlines, hearings, and follow-up requirements.

Assistant City Prosecutor - City Prosecutor's Office – Cagayan de Oro City, Department of Justice - Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

(2020-10 - 2023-01)

• Conducted preliminary and inquest investigations and evaluated evidence submitted by law enforcement and complainants.
• Reviewed police reports, affidavits, documentary evidence, and other materials to determine whether the evidence supported the allegations.
• Identified factual and evidentiary gaps and coordinated with investigators regarding additional evidence needed.
• Prepared and issued resolutions and informations.
• Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings, memoranda, affidavits, and other legal documents.
• Prosecuted criminal cases in court and prepared cases for trial.
• Managed case files, deadlines, hearings, witnesses, and supporting evidence.

Assistant City Prosecutor - City Prosecutor's Office – Cagayan de Oro City, Department of Justice - Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

(2016-01 - 2018-10)

• Conducted preliminary and inquest investigations.
• Evaluated complaints, affidavits, police reports, documentary evidence, and other investigative materials.
• Resolved complaints and prepared informations for filing.
• Conducted legal research and drafted resolutions, pleadings, affidavits, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Prosecuted criminal cases and prepared witnesses and documentary evidence for trial.
• Worked with investigators to develop cases and obtain evidence necessary to establish the relevant facts.
• Managed multiple cases, court appearances, deadlines, and related legal responsibilities.

Attorney / Private Legal Practice - Pacuribot Law Offices - Philippines

(2002-07 - 2016-01)

• Managed legal matters and assisted in the management of the law office.
• Interviewed clients and developed cases from the initial consultation through litigation and resolution.
• Coordinated with clients in gathering and organizing documents, evidence, and other information necessary to build cases.
• Evaluated factual circumstances, identified relevant legal issues, and determined additional evidence or documentation needed.
• Conducted legal research and analyzed statutes, regulations, and jurisprudence.
• Prepared and drafted pleadings, motions, affidavits, memoranda, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Briefed clients and witnesses for examination and court proceedings.
• Appeared in court and conducted direct and cross-examination of witnesses.
• Managed case files, deadlines, hearings, and client communications.
• Drafted and notarized legal documents.

Revenue Generation Consultant - City Government of Cagayan de Oro - Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines

(2013-07 - 2016)

• Worked with the legal team, City Treasurer, City Assessor, and other department heads on legal and revenue-related matters.
• Handled legal issues involving taxation and government revenue collection.
• Conducted legal research and prepared legal opinions and recommendations.
• Attended meetings and assisted government officials on matters requiring legal analysis.

Legal Consultant - Provincial Legal Office – Misamis Oriental - Misamis Oriental, Philippines

(2004-09 - 2009-06)

• Conducted legal research and analysis involving statutes, regulations, ordinances, and jurisprudence.
• Drafted legal opinions, contracts, affidavits, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Handled legal matters involving real property taxation and administrative cases.
• Assisted attorneys with case preparation, investigation, documentation, and litigation-related matters.

Juris Doctor - Law - Xavier University (Ateneo de Cagayan) (1997 - 2001)

Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation - University of Cebu (1997)