2100 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD. SUITE 800 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 TEL 305.444.5885 FAX 305.444.8986 Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltman, Jimenez & Gomez, PL Attorneys at Law January 22, 2013 VIA HAND DELIVERY Commissioner Frank Carollo District 3 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Fl33133 Dear Commissioner Carollo: It was a pleasure seeing you again at the last Commission meeting. I am submitting the attached Resume and BID for your consideration as part of my proposal to provide the City of Miami legal assistance in the Michelle-Spence Jones v. Tomas Regalado matter. It is my understanding that, preliminarily, the City of Miami is seeking legal advice as to whether the City of Miami is responsible for the payment of Mayor Regalado's legal fees to Mr. Jose Quifion, who the Mayor has chosen as his counsel. There is also a concern as to whether the City of Miami would be liable for any damages that Commissioner Spence-Jones may obtain against Mayor Regalado. As my Resume and BID indicate, I was a County Court Judge just short of twelve (12) years and, previously, an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Miami just short of ten years. As both a retired Judge and Assistant City Attorney, I possess the requisite qualifications to provide the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs in the Spence Jones v. Regalado matter. As an Assistant City Attorney for so many years, I dealt with the issues at hand almost on a daily basis. I am also familiar with the City's protocols and procedures and have always enjoyed a close working relationship with members of the City's staff. Though not possessing a conflict of interest in any way, it is certainly advantageous to be a lawyer who knows the players and the intricacies of the workings of the City of Miami, which I do. This information is invaluable and not something that can be gained through investigation and discovery. Like I indicated in the City Commission meeting, though I cannot offer my services on a pro-bono basis, I will charge the City a reduced hourly rate of three-hundred (300) dollars per hour to do the research needed and provide a legal opinion. I estimate that the work can be done in anywhere between twenty (20) and thirty (30) hours-$6,000-$9,000. Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 Todd B. Hannon City Clerk
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2100 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD. SUITE 800
CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134 TEL 305.444.5885 FAX 305.444.8986
Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltman, Jimenez & Gomez, PL Attorneys at Law
January 22, 2013
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Commissioner Frank Carollo
District 3
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Fl33133
Dear Commissioner Carollo:
It was a pleasure seeing you again at the last Commission meeting. I am submitting the attached Resume and BID for your consideration as part of my proposal to provide the City of Miami legal assistance in the Michelle-Spence Jones v. Tomas Regalado matter. It is my understanding that, preliminarily, the City of Miami is seeking legal advice as to whether the City of Miami is responsible for the payment of Mayor Regalado's legal fees to Mr. Jose Quifion, who the Mayor has chosen as his counsel. There is also a concern as to whether the City of Miami would be liable for any damages that Commissioner Spence-Jones may obtain against Mayor Regalado.
As my Resume and BID indicate, I was a County Court Judge just short of twelve (12) years and, previously, an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Miami just short of ten years. As both a retired Judge and Assistant City Attorney, I possess the requisite qualifications to provide the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs in the Spence Jones v. Regalado matter. As an Assistant City Attorney for so many years, I dealt with the issues at hand almost on a daily basis. I am also familiar with the City's protocols and procedures and have always enjoyed a close working relationship with members of the City's staff. Though not possessing a conflict of interest in any way, it is certainly advantageous to be a lawyer who knows the players and the intricacies of the workings of the City of Miami, which I do. This information is invaluable and not something that can be gained through investigation and discovery.
Like I indicated in the City Commission meeting, though I cannot offer my services on a pro-bono basis, I will charge the City a reduced hourly rate of three-hundred (300) dollars per
hour to do the research needed and provide a legal opinion. I estimate that the work can be
done in anywhere between twenty (20) and thirty (30) hours-$6,000-$9,000.
Submitted into the public record in connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13
Todd B. Hannon City Clerk
2100 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD.
SUITE 800 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134
TEL 305.444.5885 FAX 305.444.8986
Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltman, Jimenez & Gomez, PL Attorneys at Law
Ilook forward to providing the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs. I can assure you that you will obtain a lawyer who will work diligently, proficiently and efficiently, continuing the work she once did as Assistant City Attorney_
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything further.
Enclosures
Submitted into the public record in connection with items 01.4 on 01-24-13
Todd B. Hannon City Clerk
2100 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD.
SUITE 800 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134
TEL 305.444.5885 FAX 305.444.8986
Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltman, Jimenez & Gomez, PL
Attorneys at Law
January 22, 2013
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Commissioner Wifredo Gort
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Dear Commissioner Gort:
It was a pleasure seeing you again at the last Commission meeting. I am submitting the
attached Resume and BIO for your consideration as part of my proposal to provide the City of
Miami legal assistance in the Michelle-Spence Jon~s v. Tomas Regalado matter. It is my
understanding that, preliminarily, the City of Miami is seeking legal advice as to whether the City
of Miami is responsible for the payment of Mayor Regalado's legal fees to Mr. Jose Quirion, who the Mayor has chosen as his counsel. There is also a concern as to whether the City of Miami
would be liable for any damages that Commissioner Spence-Jones may obtain against Mayor Regalado.
As my Resume and BIO indicate, I was a County Court Judge just short of twelve (12) years and, previously, an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Miami just short of ten years. As
both a retired Judge and Assistant City Attorney, I possess the requisite qualifications to provide
the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs in the Spence Jones v. Regalado matter. As an Assistant City Attorney for so many years, I dealt with the issues at hand almost on a daily basis. I am also familiar with the City's protocols and procedures and have always enjoyed a close working relationship with members of the City's staff. Though not possessing a conflict of
interest in any way, it is certainly advantageous to be a lawyer who knows the players and the intricacies of the workings of the City of Miami, which I do. This information is invaluable and not something that can be gained through investigation and discovery.
Like I indicated in the City Commission meeting, though I cannot offer my services on a
pro-bono basis, I will charge the City a reduced hourly rate of three-hundred (300) dollars per
hour to do the research needed and provide a legal opinion. I estimate that the work can be
done in anywhere between twenty (20) and thirty (30) hours-$6,OOO-$9,OOO.
I look forward to providing the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs.
can assure you that you will obtain a lawyer who will work diligently, proficiently and efficiently,
continuing the work she once did as Assistant City Attorney. Submitted into the public
record in connection with
items DI.4 on 01-24-13
Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
2100 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD.
SUITE 800 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134
TEL 305.444.5885 FAX 305.444.8986
Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltman, Jimenez & Gomez, PL Attorneys at Law
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything further.
Enclosures
Submitted into the public record in 'connection with items DI.4 on 01-24-13 . ~l;}
Todd B. Hannon t!t..,,·
City Clerk·
2100 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD.
SUITE 800 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134
TEL 305.444.5885 FAX 305.444.8986
Alvarez, Carbonell. Feltman. Jimenez & Gomez, PL
Attorneys at Law
January 22, 2013
VIA HAND DELIVERY
Commissioner Marc D. Sarnoff
Vice Chairman
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
Dear Commissioner Sarnoff:
It was a pleasure seeing you again at the last Commission meeting. I am submitting the attached Resume and BIO for your consideration as part of my proposal to provide the City of Miami legal assistance in the Michelle-Spence Jones v. Tomas Regalado matter. It is my understanding that, preliminarily, the City of Miami is seeking legal advice as to whether the City of Miami is responsible for the payment of Mayor Regalado's legal fees to Mr. Jose Quinon, who the Mayor has chosen as his counsel. There is also a concern as to whether the City of Miami would be liable for any damages that Commissioner Spence-Jones may obtain against Mayor Regalado.
As my Resume and BIO indicate, I was a County Court Judge just short of twelve (12) years and, previously, an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Miami just short of ten years. As both a retired Judge and Assistant City Attorney, I possess the requiSite qualifications to provide the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs in the Spence Jones v. Regalado matter.
As an Assistant City Attorney for so many years, I dealt with the issues at hand almost on a daily basis. I am also familiar with the City's protocols and procedures and have always enjoyed a close working relationship with members of the City's staff. Though not possessing a conflict of interest in any way, it is certainly advantageous to be a lawyer who knows the players and the intricacies of the workings of the City of Miami, which I do. This information is invaluable and not something that can be gained through investigation and discovery.
Like I indicated in the City Commission meeting, though I cannot offer my services on a pro-bono basis, I will charge the City a reduced hourly rate of three-hundred (300) dollars per hour to do the research needed and provide a legal opinion. I estimate that the work can be done in anywhere between twenty (20) and thirty (30) hours-$6,OOO-$9,OOO.
Submitted into the public ~;. record in connection with . items 01.4 on 01-24-13
Todd B. Hannon City Clerk
2100 PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD.
SUITE 800 CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA 33134
TEL 305.444.5885 FAX 305.444.8986
Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltman, Jimenez & Gomez, PL Attorneys at Law
I look forward to providing the City of Miami with the legal assistance it now needs. I can assure you that you will obtain a lawyer who will work diligently, proficiently and efficiently, continuing the work she once did as Assistant City Attorney_
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need anything further.
Enclosures
Submitted .into the public: record in'CQnnection with items 01.4 on 01-24-13 i~'.~
Todd B. Hannon City Clerk
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EXPERIENCE
JUDGE ANA MARIA PANDO Alvarez, Carbonell, Feltman, Gomez, Jimenez & Gomez, P.L
2100 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Suite 800 Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Judicial: County Court Civil Division, handling all types of civil county court cases, including small claims and landlord-tenant cases; presiding as Acting Circuit Court Judge over domestic violence and custody matters. Calendars include motions, reports, bench and jury trials, and lengthy ex-parte matters.
County Court Criminal Division, handling all types of criminal litigation, including presiding over lengthy calendars involving motions, arraignments, soundings, reports, bench and jury trials; conducting a problem-solving court when appropriate.
Code Enforcement/Quality of Life Issues: Prosecuting code violations before administrative bodies; training code enforcement officers on proper enforcement and court decisions affecting code compliance; Board counsel to Hearing Officer in Ticketing Appellate Board; handling all code compliance-related issues; issuing formal and informal opinions related to code compliance.
Police Legal Issues: Providing immediate legal advice to police officers concerning enforcement; reporting. to crime scenes to assess civil liability concerns; responding to police shootings and police involved accidents to assess liability ramifications; riding with officers during operations involving novel enforcement efforts; training officers in a classroom and in the field on new laws and court decisions affecting law enforcement; representing the City of Miami Police Department in all contempt proceedings and all challenges to police procedures.
Public Records Law: Assessing all requests for records within the Police Department; drafting an requisite legal correspondence; defending challenges by the media; researching case law; training on proper procedures.
Forfeiture Law: All aspects of litigation involving forfeiture proceedings; reviewing and analyzing files prior to filing and hearings; interviewing witnesses; writing pleadings, motions and legal correspondence; legal research; training on changes in the law on proper confiscation procedures.
Civil and Criminal Law: All aspects of civil and criminal litigation in State and Federal Courts; reviewing and analyzing files prior to trial; interviewing witnesses; writing pleadings, appellate briefs, motions and legal memoranda; legal research; conferring with supervising attorneys; conducting criminal and civil trials.
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Governmental Affairs: Lobbying at the state and federal level for issues affecting criminal justice and quality of life concerns.
College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Ft. Myers, FL, May 2010 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Ft. Myers, FL, May 2007 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Ft. Myers, FL, May 2006 College of Advanced JUdicial Studies, Ft. Myers, FL, May 2005 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Orlando, FL, May 2004 National Judicial College, Substance Abuse, Reno, NV, 2004 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Orlando, FL, Sept 2003
Solving in the Courts, Reno, NV, June 2003 National Judicial College, Managing Cases Involving Persons
with Mental Disabilities, Reno, NV, June 2003 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, St. Pete, FL, Sept 2002 College of Advanced Judicial Studies, Palm Harbor, FL, Sept 2001
Juris Doctor Degree, May 1987 University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida Honors: Dean's List Standing Activities: Moot Court; Client Counseling Competition; Member Hispanic Law Association; Federal Criminal Procedures Seminar. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-Law/French, 1984 Barry University, Miami Shores, Florida Honors: Graduated Cum Laude; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities; Dean's List; French, History and Catholic Women's Honor Societies. Activities: Studied in France (Summers/1982-83): La Sorbonne De Paris and other universities.
Florida Bar Member Member, Trial Bar United States District Court, So. District of Florida
Conference of County Judges, Judicial Assistants Committee Chair Conference of County Judges, Legislative, Conference, Civil Rules and Small Claims Rules Committees Florida Bar Association Cuban-American Bar Association Florida Association of Women Lawyers-Dade Chapter Conchita Espinosa Academy, Founder and Chair, Alumni Committee Florida Association of Police Attorneys International Association of Chiefs of Police Downtown Bay Forum
Miami-Dade League of Cities Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
April 2012
Nov 2011
Sept 2011
Oct 2011 May 2011
Apr 2011
April 2011
Feb 2011
Apr 2010
Feb 2010
Sept 2009
April 2009
Sept 2008
Community Outreach - KAPOW (Kids and the Power of Work) Students make one visit to the workplace to participate in hands-on activities. KAPOW lays a foundation for young students, introducing them to work related concepts and experiences that can be continually reinforced throughout the formative years. Hialeah, FL
Comm unity Outreach Program - Conference on Domestic Violence, Child Support, and Laws of Protection with a panel discussion and question and answer session. Hialeah, FL
Miami-Dade North - Panelist, U.S. Constitution Day.
Community Outreach Programs - Town Hall Meeting with a Landlord Tenant, Domestic Violence and Small Claims. Miami
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Community Outreach Program Conference on How to avoid becoming a victim of Domestic Violence with a panel discussion and question and answer session. Hialeah, FL
Community Outreach - Boy Scouts of America meeting discussing the importance of hard work, honesty, integrity, perseverance. Hialeah, F
Whispering Pines Elementary - Career Day
Barry University, Department of Psychology - Black History Month "Read-A-Thon" Presentation for Barry University students, faculty, staff, and middle and high school students
Miami-Dade North - Panelist, U.S. Constitution Day.
Whispering Pines Elementary School - Career Day
Miami-Dade North - Panelist, U.S. Constitution Day.
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May 2008
Apr 2008
Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Oct 2007
Aug 2007
May 2007
Jan 2007
Jan 2006
Dec 2005
Nov 2005
May 2005
May 2004
May 2004
Apr 2004
Mar 2004
Palm Springs Elementary - Career Day; Presentations to various classes re: educational background required to become a lawyer and judge; duties of a judge, judicial assistant and bailiff.
Pinecrest Elementary - PTA sponsored Career Day; Presentations to various classes re: educational background required for various trades which will make them successful students and adults.
Legal Services of Greater Miami - Presentation Re: Professionalism in Lawyering.
Carrie Meek Entrepreneurial Center @ Miami-Dade College Presentation on Valuing Diversity
Allapattah Middle School - Red Ribbon Week: Presentation on "Negative Impact of Drugs on One's Life & Legal Issues from Drug Abuse/Possession"
Miami Flowers Importers Credit Assn. - Small Claims Presentation
Participant in the Judicial Internship Program with St.Thomas School of Law, mentoring a third-year law student for one semester
Law Day - Organized and conducted Fourth Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
FAWL Panelist; discussion re: judicial campaigns
Participant and a Coordinator of the Three Kings Parade
Citrus Health Network - Visited Alzheimer's and mentallychallenged patients for Christmas holidays
Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers - Visits of elderly throughout the County for Thanksgiving, distributing turkeys and cookies
Law Day - Organized and conducted Second Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Law Day - Organized and conducted First Annual Law Day Celebration at the Hialeah Courthouse
Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School - Career Day
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Mock Trial
Hammocks Middle School - Highlights of Judicial System
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Feb 2004
Oct 2003
Oct 2003
Sept 2003
Feb 2003
Apr 2002
Apr 2001
Feb 1999Dec 2000
Apr 1998
Mar 1997
Mar 1997
Jan 1997
Jan 1995Dec 1995
Apr 1995
Apr 1995
Sept 1994
Aug 1995
AWARDS
emphasis on Jury trials and Jury Service
Conchita Espinosa Academy - Organized 8th Grade Field Trip to Richard Gerstein Justice Building for students to observe criminal court proceedings presided by Judge Pando
Santa Clara Elementary School - Reading with children (Kiwanis Club of Biscayne Bay)
Allapattah Middle School- 8th Grade Class "Consequences of Getting into Trouble"
_ Cuban Hebrew Congregation, Miami Beach, FL Seniors' Day: Discussing duties of a Criminal Court Judge Question and Answer Session
Miami-Dade County Teen Court Program Volunteer Judge
Boss-for-a-Day
Miami Commission On The Status of Women Counsel for Board Helping Women Help Themselves By Promoting Self-Improvement, Equality and Family Values
Metro-Miami Action Plan Parliamentarian Advocating and Facilitating the Elimination of the Disparities that Exist Between the Black Community and The Dade County Community at Large
Southern Regional Youth Policy Center Studying and Assessing The Impact of National, State and Local Policy Decisions on Hispanic Children and Adolescents
Rainbow - Addressing Equity Between Generations
Shenandoah Elementary School - Career Day
American Cancer Society - Jail & Bail
Cuban-American National Planning Council
Inter-Ethnic Community Relations Task Force
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December 2012
December 2012
March 9, 2009
May 042005
May 04 2005
Apr 102001 Feb 23 2001 Nov 30 2000 Nov 302000 Oct 182000
Oct 04 2000
COMMUNITY RECOGNITION
Sept 2009
Nov 2003
Recognition and Appreciation Award by the Cuban American Bar Association for just short of 12 years of Service as a County Court Judge Proclamation by Mayor Carlos Alvarez proclaiming December 7,2012 Judge Ana Maria Pando Day Award by the Federation of Cuban Students at the University of Miami for Dedication and Leadership to the Cuban Community Eleventh Judicial Circuit Certificate of Appreciation for participation and organization of First Annual Law Day celebration at Hialeah Courthouse Proclamation by Mayor Raul L Martinez for First Annual Law Day Celebration for organizing the event Coalition of Concerned Cuban-American Citizens City of Miami Outstanding Achievement Award City of Miami Certificate of Appreciation City of Miami Police Department Certificate of Appreciation Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity Certificate of Appreciation (Barry University Chapter) City of Miami Code Enforcement Board Certificate of Appreciation
Neighbors (Front Page article) "Ask the Judges": Featured among Miami-Dade Judges at a 'Community Connect' Town Hall Meeting at Hialeah City Hall
Diario Las Americas - (Front Page article): "Lideres en /a Comunidad" (Community Leaders). Featured as a Hispanic Leader with a novel approach to justice, focusing on rehabilitation and treatment.
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