Courses Offered:

Criminal Law
Evidence
Sentencing

Professional Biographical Information:

Erica J. Hashimoto joined the University of Georgia School of Law faculty in the fall of 2004 as an assistant professor teaching criminal law, evidence and sentencing.

Hashimoto developed a practical understanding of criminal law while serving four years as an assistant federal public defender in the Office of the Federal Public Defender in Washington, D.C. In this position, she gained significant trial experience representing clients charged with a variety of federal crimes, including the possession of guns and drugs, fraud and threats on the president.

Prior to holding this position, Hashimoto was a law clerk for Judge David S. Tatel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (1999-2000) and Judge Paul L. Friedman of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1997-1999). Her other legal experience includes working in various settings with such issues as housing discrimination, insider trading and the right to appeal interlocutory orders.

Hashimoto earned a bachelor’s degree with honors from Harvard University and a law degree magna cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. At Georgetown, she was inducted into the Order of the Coif and served on the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics.

She enjoys running and has participated in several athletic competitions including the Marine Corps Marathon and the Army Ten Miler.