I refuse to accept the adage that it can’t be done now since it has never been done before. MIKE R. GALLI, ESQ. Deputy District Attorney (Retired), Attorney Office of the District Attorney, Santa Clara County Sunnyvale, CA https://www.mikergalli.com/ Mike R. Galli, Esq., has distinguished himself as a formidable presence in the legal field, primarily within the Office of the District Attorney for the County of Santa Clara, California. His career, spanning over four decades, began with his role as a unit member in the Misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence Unit in 1984. Mr. Galli's early years were marked by rapid progression through various units within the District Attorney's office, including the juvenile and narcotics units. His expertise and dedication led him to serve as a Special Assistant United States Attorney from 1985 to 1986. Throughout his tenure at the Santa Clara County District Attorney's office, Mr. Galli held several key positions, including as the assistant unit leader of the Felony Narcotics Unit between 1986 and 1989 and again from 2008 to 2010. He served as the first supervisor of the newly created felony drug asset forfeiture unit from 1989 to 1994 and managed a multi-agency federal grant during that period. He also excelled as the supervisor of the Welfare Fraud Unit between 1998 and 2001. His commitment to justice and legal excellence culminated in his retirement as a deputy district attorney in 2021, although he continues to teach and advise law enforcement on Fourth Amendment issues. Mr. Galli instructed at the Robert Presley Institute of Criminal Investigation from 2007 to 2023 and has provided valuable insights as a technical adviser and instructor for search warrant law seminars under the California District Attorneys Association. His expertise in Fourth Amendment law has made him a sought-after lecturer at various institutions, including Stanford University and several police departments. A highlight of Mr. Galli's career was his exceptional skill in drafting over 2,200 search warrants, with only one being unsuccessfully defended due to external circumstances. Mr. Galli's academic background included earning an Associate of Arts in history, with honors, from Foothill Community College in 1978. He also achieved a Bachelor of Arts in political science and government, cum laude, from the University of San Francisco in 1980 and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Santa Clara University in 1983. Receiving the Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) Excellence in Training Lifetime Achievement
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