はじめまして。I am a criminal defense attorney based in Alpine, a beautiful town nestled in the Big Bend region of Texas. I primarily serve clients in Brewster, Jeff Davis, and Presidio counties. I married a Texan and have happily made Texas my home since 2014.
Prior to moving to the Big Bend, I was Deputy Chief Public Defender in DuPage County, Illinois, where I was in charge of training and supervising the attorneys in the Misdemeanor Division. In addition to my supervisory duties, I maintained an active caseload of felony files. I have over a decade of experience in the courtroom and I have tried dozens of cases to verdict.
I hold a law degree from the University of Chicago and am licensed to practice law in Texas and Illinois (inactive non-resident), as well as the federal district courts for the Western District of Texas and the Northern District of Illinois. I also maintain the Trial Coach website as a resource for defense attorneys who wish to hone their trial advocacy skills. Between 2014 and 2016, I coached the Mock Trial team at Alpine High School. I have been published in The Champion, The Federal Sentencing Reporter, and elsewhere.
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Pro Bono
The Texas Supreme Court has described lawyers as “public citizens” and “guardians of the law.” I believe that part of a lawyer’s role is to ensure that all persons, regardless of means, have access to the courts. I’m committed to doing my part.
If you have a case that you think might be deserving of pro bono representation – particularly if it’s a case that impacts your fundamental rights or the environment – let me know.
よろしくお願いします。