A Former Orange County Deputy District Attorney, Current Professor of Law, and Practicing Attorney.

I am a practicing attorney that has had success in the courtroom. My career highlights include prosecuting cases, winning at trial, and defending clients who have been charged with crimes. I have worked as a deputy district attorney in Orange County, California. I have prosecuted more than 100 cases and tried over 25 jury trials. My trial experience includes crimes ranging from drug possession to murder.

Background

I am a former Orange County Deputy District Attorney, current professor of law at Southwestern University School of Law, and practicing attorney. I have been involved in the criminal justice system since graduating from college in 2008.

After receiving my undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley, I returned home to join the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor for four years before transitioning into private practice where I specialized in defending clients charged with felonies and misdemeanors throughout Southern California.

In 2013, I relocated back to LA because it was home to my family and friends but also because this area was experiencing an explosion in gang violence which demanded more attention than ever before—and that’s exactly what we had!

It was during this time that I chose to focus on defending people who were accused of crimes, including gang-related offenses and other violent crimes. As a former prosecutor, I understood how important it was for individuals to have an attorney who could advocate for them in court while also understanding the complexities of their lives outside of it.

Education

• Graduated from UC Irvine with a BA in Economics and Political Science.
• Earned a JD from the University of San Francisco School of Law.
• Earned an MA in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from Johns Hopkins University (1982).

Career Highlights

I have been a practicing attorney for over 20 years. During that time, I have had success in the courtroom and was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Judicial Council Pro Bono District Council (JCPBDC).

I am also a former Deputy District Attorney and professor at a local law school where I teach classes in criminal procedure law, trial advocacy, and ethics. I am a member of the California State Bar and have been practicing law since 1993. I have over 20 years of experience in criminal law, having served as a Deputy District Attorney for 10 years before starting my firm.

In addition to my accomplishments as an attorney, I am also an author who has written articles on topics ranging from appellate practice to criminal defense strategies with many different publications including The California Lawyer Magazine; California Criminal Defense News; The Orange County Register; San Diego Magazine; The Voice Newspaper Group (where they published my story about being shot at while trying out for professional baseball).

I have been named one of “The Best” attorneys by Super Lawyers magazine in the area of criminal defense for the past three years, with my practice focusing on DUI cases. I am AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating possible for legal ability and ethical standards.

I am a practicing attorney that has had success in the courtroom.

I am a practicing attorney that has had success in the courtroom.

I have been able to get clients results in their cases, even when they were not represented by an attorney.

Conclusion

I have been a practicing attorney for over fifteen years, and I have had success in the courtroom. I am a former Orange County Deputy District Attorney, current professor of law at Chapman University, and practicing attorney. My experience and knowledge make me an ideal candidate for this position.