Legal/Judicial Experience: Chief Criminal Deputy and former Felony Deputy Prosecutor, Criminal Defense, over 17 years of trial experience, Elder Law, Family Law, Veterans Law, Guardianships, Judicial Clerk, Mental Health Court, Mental Health Hearings, Drug Court.

Other Professional Experience: Coastal Dispute Resolution Governing Board 2000 – 2003, Washington State Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Governing Board 2000-2004, Washington State Bar Association Committee of Bar Examiners

Education: Bachelor of Science University of Southern California, Juris Doctorate Southwestern Law School

Community Service:  Anti-Fraud Task Force, Evergreen Playhouse, Family Law Moderate Means Program, The Ballet Theater of Washington, and West Coast Search Dogs.

Statement:  I have been a Lewis County resident since 2002.  I live here because this is where my heart and my church are.  This is where I belong.  I have represented the people of this State prosecuting hundreds of criminal cases. During this time I have appeared as counsel of record in over 100 trials.  I have a great desire to serve as one of your Superior Court Judges. This is the best way I can use my legal skills and experience to give back to our community which has given so much to me. As one of your judges I will work hard to ensure the dignity and fairness of each matter brought before me.  Our County deserves an experienced Judge; one who, after listening carefully to both sides of each case, will make her decision based on the facts, the law as mandated by our legislator, and the Constitution as intended by our Founding Fathers.