For that past nine years, I have worked as a criminal defense attorney in San Mateo County where I practice in the areas of adult criminal defense, juvenile criminal defense, and criminal and civil restraining orders. Previously, I worked for the Federal Public Defenders in San Francisco, San Francisco County Public Defenders (as a branch of the University of San Francisco Criminal Clinic), and Contra Costa County Public Defender.
I practice in adult and juvenile criminal law. My commitment to criminal defense work began in law school where I interned at various courts throughout the bay area. I worked for the Federal Public Defenders in San Francisco, San Francisco County Public Defenders (as a branch of the University of San Francisco Criminal Clinic), and Contra Costa County Public Defender. For the past five years, I have worked as a criminal defense attorney in San Mateo County where I live and work.
I am a lifetime resident of San Mateo County. I grew up here and consider myself a member of the community. My position as a criminal defense attorney allows me to help my community and my neighbors. As a child of immigrant parents, I understand the difficulties a language barrier can represent when a criminal matter is involved and my ability to speak Spanish fluently is an asset to my profession and an effective tool for the Hispanic members of the community I represent.
Areas of Practice
Juvenile Delinquency
Adult Criminal Law
DUI/ DWI
Domestic Violence
Restraining Orders
Drug Possession
Gang Cases
Expungements
Early Termination of Probation
Bar Admissions
California
Education
University of San Francisco School of Law, 2004
Juris Doctrine
Public Interest Certificate, 2004
University of California Santa Barbara, B.A. Political Science, 1997
University of California Santa Barbara, B.A. Italian Language and Studies, 1998