It is the culmination of a lengthy peer voting process that began in February with the announcement of a call for nominations. San Diego County lawyers were asked who among their peers -- with whom they had professional experience -- were worthy of recognition.
Education Law School/Year: Western State University, 1992 College/Year: California State University, Los Angeles, 1977 Bar Admissions California Practice Areas Family & Domestic Relations Major Cases Because of privacy concerns and the fact that I work for the Superior Court, Office of the Family Law Facilitator, I am unable to discuss with specificity the cases I handle. I can say that beginning as Staff Attorney, and now Lead Staff Attorney for the Family Law Facilitator, South County, we have the opportunity to assist numerous unrepresented individuals with varied family law needs. Our assistance is very helpful to the community at large, the court, and personally rewarding in the opportunity to help so many people. Professional Background Private Practice Family Law, San Diego; Contract Attorney Alternate Public Defender-Juvenile Dependency; Lead Attorney for Office of the Family Law Facilitator, Superior Court, South County Division Professional Affiliations Member, San Diego County Bar Association, California Family Law Facilitator’s Association CFLFA, Board of Directors, CFLFA. Personal Background I was program coordinator at Centro Bautista, East Los Angeles, providing jobs for hard-core youth, later serving as Social Services Supervisor, Headstart. I was also a Freelance Writer and Advertising Copywriter for Los Angeles-based newspapers and magazines. I later worked as Manager for a large family-owned and operated disposal company, helping to supervise approximately 120 employees and with exclusive contracts with numerous cities. I enjoy playing guitar. I have been married for 19 years to wife Mary; we have three cats.