I am
adept at dealing with the unique issues involving teenage offenders and in
keeping teenage offenders in juvenile court and preventing transfer to adult
court. For several years I was a Pro-Tem Judge in the Juvenile Division of the Maricopa
County Superior Court. I have taught legal
courses for judges and clerks in the Maricopa County Justice Court system. I am currently a Pro-Tem Judge in the tribal
courts of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.
Since
joining the firm in 1990, I have focused my energies on criminal defense cases.
In any given year, I may travel to various counties throughout Arizona and
defend both felony and misdemeanor cases at the trial level. I bring a unique
perspective to some of the more difficult defense cases: alcohol related
accidents involving serious injury; domestic violence events; weapons
violations; and dangerous crimes against children.
I
have also defended highly complex white collar and mortgage fraud cases in federal
court. I have the distinction of being
rated AV® by Martindale Hubbell for providing quality services within the legal
community.