Raoul Shah

Zealously advocate for clients who have been injured or wrongfully killed by the actions of others.

Guide and advise clients on their legal rights

Collaborate with a team of professionals to successfully manage cases

Engage in written and oral advocacy, including jury trials

Reviewed case files and make decisions on whether to charge felony-level offenses, ranging from assaults and DWIs to homicides and officer-involved deaths.

Specialized in prosecutions of crimes against children, ranging from child neglect to criminal sexual conduct and child pornography crimes.

Assessed investigation completeness and made requests for additional investigation where necessary.

Appeared in Minnesota district court for various hearings, including contested… Show more

Reviewed case files and make decisions on whether to charge felony-level offenses, ranging from assaults and DWIs to homicides and officer-involved deaths.

Specialized in prosecutions of crimes against children, ranging from child neglect to criminal sexual conduct and child pornography crimes.

Assessed investigation completeness and made requests for additional investigation where necessary.

Appeared in Minnesota district court for various hearings, including contested evidentiary hearings, court trials, and jury trials.

Wrote legal memoranda on assorted legal issues. Show less

Adjunct Professor for the Legal Analysis, Research, and Communication course at Mitchell Hamline School of Law.

Represented and advised the Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department regarding cases of child abuse and neglect

Appeared in Hennepin County District Court regularly for review hearings, contested motion hearings, and trials

Participated in a multidisciplinary Intake Review Team to screen reports of child abuse or neglect

Attended and contributed to framework sessions to assess child safety and risk factors using the KVC model

Collaborated with… Show more

Represented and advised the Hennepin County Human Services and Public Health Department regarding cases of child abuse and neglect

Appeared in Hennepin County District Court regularly for review hearings, contested motion hearings, and trials

Participated in a multidisciplinary Intake Review Team to screen reports of child abuse or neglect

Attended and contributed to framework sessions to assess child safety and risk factors using the KVC model

Collaborated with social workers, guardian ad litems, and other court partners Show less

Assisted the Ramsey County Attorney's Office as part of the prosecution team for State v. Yanez regarding the shooting death of Philando Castile (November 2016-June 2017)

Assisted Assistant United States Attorneys with legal research and brief writing.

Drafted appellate brief for the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Second-chaired oral argument at the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Handled petty offense calendar, including first appearances and trials in federal… Show more

Assisted the Ramsey County Attorney's Office as part of the prosecution team for State v. Yanez regarding the shooting death of Philando Castile (November 2016-June 2017)

Assisted Assistant United States Attorneys with legal research and brief writing.

Drafted appellate brief for the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Second-chaired oral argument at the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Handled petty offense calendar, including first appearances and trials in federal court. Show less

Prepare briefs and memoranda related to legal issues; argue in Hennepin County District Court at evidentiary hearings; assist with preparation for trial; review police body cameras and inmate jail calls; navigate the Hennepin County District Court to obtain conviction certificates and other certified documents.

Conducted research and prepared memoranda for attorneys practicing in labor and employment law, products liability, corporate/business law, and health care law.

Observed various court hearings, depositions, and an arbitration.

Assisted attorneys in preparing court briefs on behalf of corporate clients.

Drafted memoranda and briefs for attorneys in various departments; conducted legal research and wrote reports on matters of public policy for the County Attorney; participated in various training courses; represented the State of MN in court as a Certified Student Attorney; answered informational questions from citizens; proposed new policy reforms for Hennepin County; assisted in investigative efforts on white collar crime and other cases.

Observed various civil and criminal motion hearings and settlement conferences.

Discussed legal rules and theories, and their application to specific cases, with the Magistrate Judge.

Drafted judicial orders resolving various motions.

Updating and completing databases, conducting research on homicide, and working to identify methods of homicide prevention.

Discussed and hypothesized various theories of homicide and prevention methods.

Coordinated with law enforcement agencies including local police departments and the FBI to ensure accuracy of information.

Communicate with parents, children, and co-workers; promote growth in children ages 3-12; plan and implement games and crafts on a daily basis

Assist with the transportation of evidence, interact with community members, and work in a team setting.

Monitor surveillance cameras and trackers; Examine documents for fraud; prepare case summaries and office memos; communicate with agents and attorneys.

Coordinated field investigations including searches and pursuits by directing agents via radio.

Monitor surveillance cameras and trackers; Examine documents for fraud; prepare case summaries and office memos; communicate with agents and attorneys.

Coordinated field investigations including searches and pursuits by directing agents via radio.

Recorded as a trumpet played for a friend's music production company. (Track 1, 2, 3, 5, and 8 on the following link).

https://soundcloud.com/papa-lion-productions

Instruct band members on marching technique and music performance, build cohesiveness among the leadership team and band members, prepare plans for daily rehearsals, communicate with band members and directors, and maintain a tradition of excellence for the Pride of Minnesota Marching Band.

Listen to sex offenders' phone calls in prison; interview sex offenders before release; track and monitor sex offenders after release