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A little something about me and my experience and education.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Attorney with experience in felony and misdemeanor criminal matters, trials, juvenile delinquency and dependency matters, mental health, guardianships, best-interest attorney, family law, wills and trusts, orders of protection/injunctions against haras
A little something about me and my experience and education.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Attorney with experience in felony and misdemeanor criminal matters, trials, juvenile delinquency and dependency matters, mental health, guardianships, best-interest attorney, family law, wills and trusts, orders of protection/injunctions against harassment, evictions, civil litigation, and arbitration matters.
Special Prosecutor for the Colorado River Indian Tribes.
On the board for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).
With the belief that representation should be provided with the understanding that every client and opposing party is a person who should be treated with respect, dignity, and kindness.
___________EDUCATION____________
Arizona Summit Law School, Phoenix, AZ.
Juris Doctorate December 2014
Activities: Student Mentor for incoming 1L students. Dean’s List.
Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ.
Bachelors of Science, Public Agency Service December, 2007
Honors: Sigma Alpha Lambda, National Leadership & Honors Organization. Dean’s List.
Mohave Community College, Kingman, AZ.
Associates of Science, General Technologies December 2006
Honors: Phi Theta Kappa Society, International Scholastic Order of the Two-Year College.
Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA.
Substance Abuse Counseling Education: 1999
Drug and Alcohol Counseling (educational) Program.
Students Honors List.
_____PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE____
Legal Experience:
Local Private Law Firm, Mohave and La Paz County, AZ
Associate Attorney
Criminal, delinquency, juvenile dependency, family law, best interest attorney, guardianships, wills and trusts, and eviction matters. Orders of Protection/Injunctions Against Harassment, civil litigation, and arbitration hearings. Special Prosecutor for the Colorado River Indian Tribes.
Deputy Public Defender III, Mohave County, AZ
Criminal, delinquency, mental health (Title 36) and dependency drafting motions, hearings, and trial representation. Conflict resolution, crisis management, case management, and mediation.
Deputy Public Defender, La Paz County, AZ
Criminal, delinquency, and dependency drafting motions, hearings, and trial representation. Conflict resolution, crisis management, case management, and mediation.
Deputy Public Defender, Mohave County, AZ
Juvenile Dependency representation of parents. Drafting motions, hearings, and trial representation. Conflict resolution, crisis management, case management, and mediation.
Deputy Legal Defender, Mohave County, AZ
Misdemeanor criminal representation. Drafting motions, interviewing, and initial appearances.
Arizona Summit Law School Legal Clinic, Phoenix, AZ
Rule 38 Student; Clinic Fellow.
As a Rule 38 student, assisted clients with parenting time agreements, child support, and a short trial. Completed motions and discovery documents and prepared clients and documents for questioning at trial.
As a clinic fellow, answered phones, handled email correspondence with other attorneys, staff, and clients. Assisted professors with their students’ issues. Assisted students with research, completion of motions, letters, and emails. Completed an audit of all clinic matters and presented the status of each case to professors.
Additional Experience:
Pomona Unified School District School Police Department, Pomona, CA.
School Police Officer/ School Police Dispatcher
Provided law enforcement services for a school district, including crisis intervention, conflict resolution, arrest, preparation of court reports, interpretation of statutes, and testifying in court.
Additional law enforcement education: Forensics/Crime Scene Investigation Academy, advanced training for recognition and understanding of gangs and gang behaviors, ethnic diversity, and advanced training in juvenile laws of detention, arrest, counseling, and Miranda.
Child Protective Services, Department of Economic Security/ Department of Children, Youth and Families/ Child Protective Services, Bullhead City, AZ.
Child Protective Services Specialist II
Provided families with the tools and supports needed to prevent future incidents of child abuse. Conflict resolution, crisis management, case management, court reports, and testifying in court.
Additional Child Protective Services education: evaluating child abuse issues, drug and alcohol counseling, and domestic violence counseling.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Operation Breakthrough, Big Bear, CA.
Prevention Specialist
Developed and implemented programs for the prevention of illegal substance abuse by minors. Assisted with drug and alcohol counseling programs.
___________PERSONAL____________
Hobbies:
Riding motorcycles, fishing, spending time with family and friends, and cuddling with my dogs. I also do pro bono work with CASA and foster children through the CASA Back to School events, the CASA Winter Holiday events, and the Department of Child Safety Trunk or Treat in Kingman, Arizona, all for the last nine years.
In addition, I work with local recovery programs.