Successfully defends clients with many not guilty verdicts and dismissals. Client charges include murder, sex offenses, drug offenses, assault charges, domestic violence, driving under the influence and various other types of crimes ranging from misdemeanors to serious and violent felonies.
Criminal Prosecutor
Orange County District Attorney’s Office
1996 –
2004
Prosecuted 1000’s of cases ranging from misdemeanor charges to serious/violent felonies.
Deputy County Counsel
San Diego County Counsel
1995 –
1996
Represented the County of San Diego in various dependency proceedings.
Education
California Western School of Law
Law Degree (1993) | Criminal Law
1991
–
1993
Honors: American Jurisprudence Award – Trial Practice;
Dean’s List; Best Appellate Brief Award – Appellate Advocacy Competition; Finished 3 year program in 2 1/2 years