Objective
To campaign and win the June 3, 2008 primary election for Judge of the Fresno County Superior Court.
Education
Santa Clara University, School of Law: J.D., 1987. The University of Michigan: A.B., 1983.
Bar Memberships
California State Bar, admitted December, 1987. Colorado State Bar, admitted March, 1999.
Specialization
The State Bar of California, Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, 1998. Recertified, 2003.
Professional Experience
Office of the Fresno County District Attorney Deputy District Attorney:
August, 1989-Present
Over 18 years of criminal prosecution and litigation.
Every major prosecution assignment including Homicide, Career Criminal, Sexual Assault, Lifer Parole, Automobile Insurance Fraud, Sentencing & Dispositions, Crime Charging and Felony Trials.
Extensive trial experience including gang prosecutions, special circumstance murders and high profile robberies, burglaries and assaultive crimes.
Charged, negotiated and sentenced thousands of felony cases.
Extensive experience with Three Strikes cases, 10-20-Life cases, sexual assault One Strike Cases and all manner of serious and violent crimes.
- In court advocacy for victim rights and vigorous application of restitution laws.
Baker, Manock & Jenson Associate Attorney: September, 1987-July, 1989
Family Law Practice
Civil Litigation/Medical Malpractice Defense
Business Transactions and Litigation
Estate Planning and Litigation
Professional Memberships
Fresno County Prosecutors’ Association; past President and Vice President, Chair Bylaws and Blood Drive Committees
California District Attorneys’ Association; Case Digest Editor and Instructor
Fresno County Bar Association
Community Activities
Exceptional Parents Unlimited; President, Board of Directors, 2006-Present: Chair 2002 Capital Campaign, Chair 2003 & 2004 Fiesta De Los Ninos.
Genetic Services Central California; Founding member and Chairman, Board of Directors.
Judge, High School Mock Court Competition.
California Sate University, Fresno, Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies, Department of Criminology; panelist on 2001 “Justice System and Victims” case review and panel discussion.
Fresno County Probation speaker, addressing graduating classes at Juvenile Boot Camp regarding Three Strikes, gun and weapon enhancements and criminal records.
Personal Interests and Hobbies
Family
Recreation – gardening, fishing, running, hiking, indoor soccer, etc.
Writing
Sunday School instruction