Sara Mieczkowski graduated from Florida State University and Stetson University College of Law. While at Stetson, she won a national championship as a part of Stetson's top-ranked Trial Team. Before joining the Federal Defender's Office she practiced criminal defense in Florida courts for over seven years, where she tried dozens of cases and handled matters ranging from traffic crimes to death penalty cases. Ms. Mieczkowski is currently an adjunct professor at Stetson, where she teaches Trial Advocacy. She is also on the faculty of the National College of Capital Voir Dire.