Legal Support for All Cases

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 Our legal assistants provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support designed to keep your practice running smoothly and efficiently. Detail-oriented and highly organized, they excel at streamlining office operations, ensuring consistent workflows, and contributing directly to case progression.

 Our pre-litigation assistants play a vital role in managing every detail of a case before it proceeds into litigation. Acting as a central point of contact, they provide clear communication and seamless coordination with clients, insurance providers, medical professionals, and lienholders. This ensures that all parties remain aligned and that no aspect of the case is overlooked during the critical pre-litigation stage.

 We specialize in guiding cases from the earliest stages of litigation through bench or jury trial. Trial preparation is more than organization, it is about anticipating needs, eliminating surprises, and giving attorneys the freedom to focus fully on strategy and advocacy. With decades of experience, our team ensures that every detail is managed so cases move forward with clarity and confidence.

Beyond traditional litigation support, we provide technology-driven trial preparation to ensure courtroom presentations are seamless. Whether using Trial Director, PowerPoint, or other platforms, we assist with exhibit display during openings, witness examinations, and closings. This allows attorneys to present their case with precision and impact.

 Experienced criminal defense paralegals provide attorneys with the essential support required to defend clients facing charges in both state and federal court. With accuracy, discretion, and foresight, our team streamlines every stage of the litigation process, allowing attorneys to devote their full attention to advocacy and securing the best possible outcome for their clients.

Our trial preparation extends beyond paperwork. We deliver technology-driven support, including Trial Director, PowerPoint, and in-court assistance, ensuring that exhibits are presented seamlessly during openings, witness examinations, and closings. By combining legal precision with courtroom readiness, we provide the critical foundation attorneys need to mount the strongest possible defense.

 Tiffanie Johannes, founder of Harbor Paralegal Group, LLC, provides specialized litigation support tailored to the unique demands of CJA Panel Attorneys. With experience in federal criminal defense, she delivers high-level assistance in every phase of case preparation. This includes managing and organizing voluminous discovery, conducting detailed searches, and drafting pleadings, motions, and memorandums.

Her support extends into the courtroom with technology assistance using Trial Director and PowerPoint, as well as behind-the-scenes guidance in creating trial budgets and, upon court approval, meeting with in-custody clients. All services are provided with a deep understanding of CJA protocols, and all fees are governed by the court appointment process.

Appointments under the Criminal Justice Act: 

United States v. Covarrubias, 2:20-cr-00319-JCM-EJY

United States v. Agazaryan, 2:21-cr-00302-JCM-DJA

United States v. Patillo, 2:22-cr-00057-JCM-NJK-1

United States v. Vailes, 2:22-cr-00104-JAD-BNW

United States v. HIll,  2:22-cr-00129-GMN-DJA-1

United States v. Thomas, 2:22-cr-00129-GMN-DJA

United States v. Martinez, 2:22-cr-00135-GMN-NJK

United States v. Hernandez, 2:23-cr-00113-CDS-NJK

United States v. Cosper, 2:24-cr-00189-JAD-DJA

United States v. Perez-Gonzalez, 2:24-cr-00194-CDS-BNW

United States v. Sanchez, 2:25-cr-00170-GMN-BNW