23 Years as a Missouri-licensed trial lawyer based in Franklin County
(licensed April 2000)

• Independently prepared and conducted multiple jury trials in Franklin County and several hundred bench trials in Franklin County, Gasconade County, and surrounding counties

3 Years as Franklin County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
(2000-2003)

• Tripled convictions for violent crimes against women and teens

• Developed and delivered POST certified training program on investigation of domestic violence cases for all Franklin County police departments

• Wrote federal grant to fund domestic violence and sex crimes unit

• Prepared and conducted bench trials and jury trials in cases ranging from misdemeanors to unclassified (most serious level) felonies

 1 Year working with Legal Services of Eastern Missouri, Franklin County Outreach Office, while starting private law practice
(2003-2004)

• Provided legal representation from initial consultation through trial for indigent clients seeking orders of protection.

• Developed and delivered community education programs to combat domestic violence

5 Years as Presiding Municipal Judge, City of Eureka, Missouri
(2018-2023)

20 Years in Private Law Practice
(2003-present)

• Independently owned and operated local law firm since 2003, primarily serving Franklin and Gasconade Counties

• Certified Guardian ad Litem (children’s advocate)

• Certified Mediator

• Defense Attorney Consultant for Franklin County Co-Occurring Treatment Court (mental health/drug court program)

• Contracted parent attorney for Gasconade County and Osage County Juvenile Courts