- Over 30 years legal experience
- Dedicated to public service
- Prosecutor in LA City Attorney's office for over 24 years
- Prosecuted thousands of criminal cases
- Jury trials include: Domestic Violence, Child Endangerment, Driving Under the Influence, Firearm Crimes and more
- Criminal and Civil experience
- Extensive trial experience
- Graduated from Loyola Law School in top 2% of in class
- Published on law review
- Prestigious Federal Judicial Clerkship
- Lived in Los Angeles entire life
I have both criminal and civil experience. I have been an attorney for over 30 years, more than 24 of those Prosecuting criminal cases. As a Prosecutor, I am well aware that how I handle cases affects the lives of victims, witnesses, defendants and citizens. While protecting victims and the public may require incarceration, some crimes warrant alternate sentences to include treatment for mental health, anger issues and drug problems. If a root problem can be treated, the likelihood of future crime is lessoned. I encourage and participate in pretrial resolutions when such a resolution protects the public and is appropriate. I am mindful that coming to an agreed upon early disposition in a case not only gives the parties a say in the resolution, it also saves precious resources. I have prosecuted thousands of cases including numerous court and jury trials. I have appeared before more judges than I can name, both state and federal. I have learned that great judges are concerned about public and victim safety, are fair, detailed, decisive, measured, thoughtful and listen to all sides before making a just and appropriate decision. A great judge is compassionate and has common sense and holds people accountable for their actions. I would be that kind of judge.
