Josh King

Licensed Missouri attorney with a Juris Doctorate and a unique combination of legal practice, litigation support, criminal investigations, law enforcement, legal research, professional writing, and regulatory grant experience. Experienced in conducting comprehensive legal research, analyzing statutes, regulations, case law, and procedural requirements, and preparing legal documents and correspondence for attorneys, clients, and courts. More than 10 years of law-enforcement experience involving criminal investigations, evidence collection, report preparation, narcotics enforcement, supervision, and interagency collaboration.

Additional experience includes legal research and litigation support in a law-firm environment and extensive professional writing and research through federal, state, and local grant development. Strong analytical, written, oral communication, investigative, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complex matters, prioritize competing deadlines, and work effectively with attorneys, clients, courts, law-enforcement agencies, and other stakeholders.

Pro Hac Vice / Pro Ad Hoc Attorney – Criminal Defense at LEMLEY LAW PARTNERS (2026-08 – Present)

• Represent clients in criminal defense matters under attorney supervision and applicable court authorization.
• Assist with the representation of defendants throughout criminal proceedings, including case evaluation, pretrial matters, motions practice, hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research involving criminal statutes, constitutional issues, rules of criminal procedure, evidentiary issues, and applicable case law.
• Analyze police reports, investigative materials, discovery, witness information, and other case-related evidence to identify legal and factual issues.
• Assist in developing defense strategies based upon the facts, procedural posture, applicable law, and individual circumstances of each case.
• Draft and review motions, pleadings, legal memoranda, correspondence, and other documents filed in or related to criminal proceedings.
• Prepare for and participate in court proceedings, hearings, client meetings, and other matters associated with criminal defense representation.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, legal issues, procedural requirements, and potential case strategies.
• Review discovery and investigative materials to identify inconsistencies, constitutional concerns, evidentiary issues, and potential defenses.
• Collaborate with attorneys, clients, investigators, and other legal professionals throughout the representation process.
• Apply extensive prior law-enforcement and investigative experience to the analysis of police procedures, search and seizure issues, investigative practices, evidence collection, and criminal investigations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional responsibility while managing multiple criminal matters and competing deadlines.

Legal Assistant at LEMLEY LAW PARTNERS (2023-12 – Present)

• Conduct detailed and comprehensive legal research throughout all stages of client representation.
• Research and analyze relevant statutes, regulations, case law, court rules, and legal procedures to support attorneys in litigation and case strategy.
• Assist attorneys with the development, planning, and implementation of litigation strategies and case-management processes.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, emails, and other written materials for attorneys, clients, and judicial personnel.
• Assist with preparation and organization of materials necessary for litigation and legal proceedings.
• Analyze legal issues and conduct targeted research to assist attorneys in evaluating case-specific questions and developing legal arguments.
• Maintain professional and effective communication with attorneys, clients, courts, and other involved parties.
• Manage multiple legal matters while maintaining attention to detail, confidentiality, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
• Support attorneys throughout the representation process through legal research, document preparation, case organization, and litigation-related administrative functions.

Grant Specialist at GRAYSHIFT (2021-01 – 2024-10)

• Managed more than 200 grant applications while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements, deadlines, and submission procedures.
• Conducted extensive research involving federal and state funding programs, regulations, eligibility requirements, program guidelines, and compliance requirements.
• Analyzed complex funding requirements and translated regulatory and programmatic information into clear written applications and recommendations.
• Assisted law-enforcement agencies throughout the United States with identifying and pursuing federal, state, and local funding opportunities.
• Supported grant applications resulting in more than $70 million in funding awards for law-enforcement agencies.
• Developed and implemented a structured grant proposal system designed to improve application quality, consistency, and funding success.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop programs, funding strategies, and written proposals addressing public-safety needs.
• Prepared and presented professional training through webinars, written publications, and courses addressing research, writing, compliance, and grant sustainability.

Instructor at CRIMINAL JUSTICE INSTITUTE (2020-01 – Present)

• Develop and deliver professional instruction involving legal research, professional writing, report writing, grant writing, and criminal justice subject matter.
• Created and implemented curricula for Grant Writing for Law Enforcement and Report Writing for Law Enforcement.
• Teach complex concepts through structured instruction, practical exercises, research assignments, and professional writing projects.
• Mentor students in research methodology, analytical writing, professional communication, and completion of complex projects.
• Develop educational materials designed to improve students' ability to research, analyze, and communicate information effectively.
• Provide individualized guidance and constructive feedback to improve written work and professional performance.

Law Enforcement Officer at SEARCY POLICE DEPARTMENT (2010-12 – 2021-01)

• Conducted criminal investigations involving the collection, preservation, analysis, and documentation of evidence for criminal prosecutions.
• Prepared detailed investigative reports and documentation supporting successful criminal prosecutions.
• Conducted investigations involving criminal offenses, narcotics activity, and other public-safety matters.
• Served in the Patrol, Criminal Investigation, Narcotics, Training, and Grants Divisions, providing broad experience across multiple areas of law enforcement operations.
• Collaborated with local and regional law-enforcement agencies on investigations, enforcement operations, and apprehension of criminal offenders.
• Supervised, trained, and mentored officers while providing leadership and operational guidance.
• Developed and implemented crime-prevention initiatives designed to address community crime problems.
• Created and led a departmental grant-writing division that secured more than $1.2 million in grant funding within two years.
• Prepared investigative reports, gathered evidence, interviewed individuals, and coordinated investigative activities with prosecutors and other criminal-justice professionals.
• Developed extensive practical knowledge of criminal investigations, evidence, constitutional policing, law-enforcement procedures, and the criminal justice system.

Juris Doctor in Law – WILLIAM H. BOWEN SCHOOL OF LAW (2023-12)

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Psychology – UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (2008-12)