Philosophy
For the last twenty five years I have had the honor of working alongside some of the most talented, dedicated attorneys in the nation. I have watched firsthand how justice is often uneven and for some people can have devastating consequences. To that end, I am committed to doing my part to ensure that each person accused of an offense has a well prepared, vigorous defense and is treated with dignity and respect.
Education
Juris Doctor -May 1998- University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
- Graduated with distinction
- AmJur Award for Criminal Defense
- AmJur Award for Legal Research and Writing
Bachelor of science -May 1995 -Chico State University
- Major: Business Administration
- Minor: Political Science
Work Experience
Paralegal- Innocence legal team – October 2020 to present
- Draft motions, pleadings and briefs on behalf of attorneys representing the accused
- Assemble and upload discovery into system and draft discovery motions.
- Conduct research on behalf of attorneys
Managing Director- United Consulting Network – May 2020 to present
- Consult with criminal defense attorneys on a wide range of cases and issues
- Director of advertising and marketing
Director of operations -Law Office of Cameron Talley – October 2019 TO May 2020
- Drafted motions, pleadings and briefs related to high profile murder, sex offense and assault cases
- Oversaw small staff of paralegals, clerks and volunteers
Deputy public defender IV- san diego public defender’s office – May 1999 to November 2016
- Participated in over 100 jury trials ranging from misdemeanors to complex first degree murder cases
- Participated in over 35 juvenile adjudications
- Participated in defending several high-profile media cases
- Participated in writ and appellate brief writing
Instructor of criminal law and procedure – university of san diego paralegal program – May 2000 to September 2015
- Taught over a thousand students the fundamentals of criminal law and procedure.
- Distinguished Instructor Award
