Tricia Scheinost is the Clinic Managing Attorney and Director of Field Placements. She oversees the firm-related activities within the Drake Legal Clinic and leads the Field Placement Program, including teaching that program’s seminar.
She brings nearly 20 years of experience in legal practice. During that time, she owned and operated a private practice, which focused on criminal defense, family law, juvenile law, and worked with small businesses. In addition, she has served as a prosecutor, a State Public Defender, and a Magistrate Judge.
Areas of Expertise
Criminal Justice, Family Law
Criminal Justice, Family Law
Education
JD, Creighton University School of Law BA
BA, Bellevue University, special honors with distinction
Significant Accomplishments
Magistrate Judge, Pottawattamie County, 4th Judicial District of Iowa
