Trial Experience
United States Navy Courts Martial Officer
Deputy District Attorney, Orange County
Over 400 Criminal Jury Trials
Defense Lawyer in Many High Profile, Highly Publicized Cases
Defended Lawyers up to California Supreme Court in Sate Bar Hearings
Defended Many Police Officers in Trials (3 from O.C. for Homicide all acquitted)
Over 90% SUCCESS Rate in Hundreds of Criminal Jury Trials
Professional Activities
Judge Pro tem in Orange County Central, West, and North Courts
California State Bar Criminal Law & Procedure Committee (5 years)
California State Bar Criminal Law Advisory Commission, Chairman
California State Bar Instructor in Continuing Education
Founding Board Member of California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Issued the No. 0001 Certificate as a Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California
Frequently Advised California Judicial Council (10 Years)
Paid Lecturer to Orange County Probation Department Officers
Education
UCLA Law School and University of Santa Clara Law School
Juris Doctor Degree, Occidental College, Bachelor of Arts Degree
Personal & Professional Reference:
Among Former Partners and Associates are Four Orange County Judges
Obtained Highest National Rating as a Lawyer by Martindale Hubble
Defended O.C. Judge & Board of Supervisors Member charged with Felony Offenses
Never arrested or cited for contempt or disciplined in any manner