Bar Admissions

California, 1991
U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 1991

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law, Santa Clara, California, 1991
Juris Doctorate

Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California, 1988
Bachelor of Science

Professional Associations

California Public Defenders Association
California DUI Lawyers Association

Previous Employment

Yolo County, Deputy District Attorney, 1993 - 2000

• Homicide prosecutor
• Member of YoNet, Yolo County’s drug enforcement task force
• Member of child molestation prevention and prosecution task force

Experience That Makes a Difference

If you're facing criminal charges, you need a quality attorney with the skill and reputation to defend your liberty and livelihood. I draw on my nearly 20 years in criminal law in the Sacramento region to craft the best defense possible for each client's case. 

Experience matters. I know the strategies that work to defend my clients. During my years as a prosecutor, I had firsthand experience with almost every kind of criminal case, from drunk driving, drug possession, and juvenile crime to major narcotics, child molestation, and gang homicide. When facing criminal charges, you deserve the top quality legal defense that I can provide.

Skilled Trial Attorney and Negotiator

Since the reality of the court system today is that most cases are settled through plea bargain, my expertise and experience can help you get the right agreement. My thorough knowledge of the law, excellent reputation with law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges, and determination to fight for your interests are critical to getting the best possible negotiated settlement.

If your case goes to trial, my record of trial success can be invaluable. As a former prosecutor, I know what to expect from the district attorney during trial, can formulate an effective strategy, and will fight to defend you.

Pledge Of Personal Service

I insist upon providing each of my clients with personal service. I will not take your case and pass it to a less experienced attorney. See the Testimonials page to read what clients have said about the high quality legal representation that I provide.