EDUCATION
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, B.A. in American Studies. Graduated with distinction
University of Mississippi School of Education, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction. Mississippi Teacher Corps Member
University of Miami School of Law, J.D. Graduated Cum Laude, Public Interest Scholar (full tuition), Steven C. Marks Scholarship Recipient, HOPE 2018 Fellowship, Dean’s List Fall 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Dean’s Certificate of Achievement Trusts & Estates
CONTRACTS
ADC Legal Researcher
CJA Legal Researcher
daniel POLLITT
ATTORNEY, 2ND CHAIR
Daniel joined 2nd-Chair in 2022 after serving three years as a judicial law clerk for the 20th Judicial District in Boulder, Colorado. During his clerkship, he worked directly with every district court judge on criminal, civil, and domestic matters, with a primary focus on the juvenile delinquency docket.
Before moving to Colorado, Daniel was a Public Interest Scholar at the University of Miami Law School, where he focused on juvenile justice and civil rights.
Prior to his legal career, Daniel taught middle school math and coached basketball in the Mississippi Delta. A native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, he is a dedicated supporter of UNC basketball and football and enjoys traveling and cooking.
For Attorneys & Firms
Daniel is a key asset to any defense team, known for his exceptional writing and a level of thoroughness that makes him highly reliable. His meticulous attention to detail ensures high-quality work that attorneys can trust. Daniel produces motions that regularly lead to case dismissals, favorable rulings, suppression hearing victories, and improved plea offers.
Add Daniel to your defense team for:
Habitual Offender Litigation: Daniel provides a thorough and sophisticated assessment of habitual offender charges. His research and drafting were instrumental in challenging the constitutionality of Colorado’s habitual criminal statute before the District Courts, the Colorado Supreme Court, and the United States Supreme Court.
Data-Driven Sentencing Arguments: Daniel assesses sentencing data to craft objective arguments for plea negotiations and sentencing hearings.
Case Review & Strategic Memos: Daniel conducts thorough case reviews to identify motion issues and strategic opportunities. He drafts invaluable memos that serve as a roadmap for the file, assisting with case development and client advisement.
Comprehensive Motion Practice: Daniel handles the research and drafting of both simple and complex motions. His work is designed to save attorneys time while producing the high-quality arguments necessary to achieve case dismissals, suppression victories, and improved negotiations.