State University of New York at Stony Brook, B.A., 1973
Law School Attended:
University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., 1976
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976 and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado; 1976, Colorado
ISLN:
901163286
Hobbies & interests:
Music, Cinema, Bricolage
Areas of Practice (27)
Criminal Defense
Criminal Law
Felonies
Misdemeanors
Sex Crimes
Drug Crimes
Criminal Investigation
Expungements
Homicide
Vehicular Homicide
Hit and Run
Manslaughter
Assault and Battery
Sexual Assault
Burglary
Driving While Intoxicated
Forgery
Stalking
Theft
Shoplifting
Weapons Charges
Extortion
Criminal Conspiracy
Criminal Fraud
Drivers License Suspension
Search and Seizure
Traffic Violations
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