EXPERIENCE
When we find ourselves in court, we need to trust that the judge is knowledgeable, experienced and fair.
Experience:
-
Served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Michael L. Douglas
-
Served as a Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Judge Lee Gates
-
Represented the indigent accused as a Clark County Public Defender
-
Conducted 61 felony trials (24 involving potential life sentences), and countless misdemeanor trials
-
Appointed by Mayor Oscar Goodman to serve as an Alternate Judge in the Las Vegas Municipal Courts
-
Appointed by Clark County Commissioners to serve as a Judge pro tem for The North Las Vegas Justice Courts
-
Member of Committee Advising Clark County Commissioners on Modifications to Coroner’s Inquest Process
Education:
-
E.W. Clark High School, 4291 Pennwood Avenue Las Vegas, Nevada 89102
Graduated w/ Diploma 1990, Attended August 1987 through May 1999
-
University of Nevada Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway Las Vegas, Nevada 89154
Graduated w/ Bachelor of Arts – Political Science, Economics; Attended August 1992 through May 1996
-
Washington and Lee University Law School – J.D., May 1999
Washington and Lee University Law School
-
1998 Mock Trial Semifinalist;
-
Case Note Writer – Race and Ethnic Ancestry Law Journal;
-
Match Secretary W&L Law Rugby