EDUCATION

THOMAS M. COOLEY, SCHOOL OF LAW
Lansing, Michigan
· Juris Doctorate Degree, May 1992
· Activities:
Trial Advocacy
Campaign Director for Class Director

UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Tucson, Arizona
· B.A., Political Science
· Activities:
Collegiate Tennis Team (while attending Colorado State University)
Member and Officer of Delta Upsilon (while attending Colorado State
University)

EXPERIENCE

SOLE PRACTITIONER
Tucson, Arizona August 2002- Present

I specialize in bankruptcy law. Although I have represented creditors, trustees and Debtors, my practice is primarily focused on the representation of consumer bankruptcy Debtors under Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code. I argue motions and litigate in the United States Bankruptcy Court.

SOLE PRACTITIONER
Tucson, Arizona August 1997- August 2002

My practice consisted various types of criminal and civil cases. I Appeared and litigated cases in United States District Court, United States Bankruptcy Court, Pima County Superior Court, Pima County Justice Court, Tucson City Court and The City of South Tucson City Court. Conducted client interviews, depositions and case investigation.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
Tucson, Arizona January 1994 - August 1997

Law Clerk for Judge Alfredo C. Marquez, Senior United States District Court Judge. Research and draft Bench Memoranda, draft Orders, baliffing, case management, hold status conferences, prepare for trials. Research and draft Bench Memoranda and Orders for the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Handle both civil and criminal cases.

SCOTT M. BAKER, P.C.
Tucson, Arizona January 1993 - January 1994

Attorney working for Attorney Scott Baker. Researched and drafted Motions. Appeared in Court and argued motions. Assisted in preparation for trials including taking depositions. Handled both civil and criminal cases.

GEORGE R. ROYLSTON, P.C.
Tucson, Arizona February 1993 - January 1994

Attorney working for Attorney George Roylston. Conducted examination and cross-examination in criminal trial. Appeared in Court, argued motions and took depositions. Handled criminal cases.

SOLE PRACTITIONER
Tucson, Arizona February 1993 - January 1994

My practice consisted of various types of criminal and civil cases. Appeared in Court and argued motions. Conducted client interviews, depositions and case investigation.

O'BRIANT LEGAL SERVICES, P.C.
Lansing, Michigan May 1992 - October 1992

Legal Assistant researching and writing for Attorney Michael O'Briant. Conducted client interviews.

SPECIAL SKILLS

LANGUAGE
Spanish

COMPUTER
Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Lexis, Westlaw, E-Mail, Quick Books, Timeslips.

ASSOCIATIONS

Arizona State Bar - admitted May 1993
Federal Bar Association - Executive Committee member - 1995 - 1997
Crime Prevention Council (Pima County Drug Court representative) - 200-2001
Admitted to practice in District Court in August 1993.