Biographical Information
- BA Psychology (Minor Pre-law; Minor Mathematics) California State University, Los Angeles
- Juris Doctor, University of California, Los Angeles School of Law
Pre-bench Legal Experience
- Law Student Intern, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
- Law Student Intern, Law Offices of Alan Forester
- Law Student Extern, Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County
- Staff Attorney, A New Way of Life Reentry Project, Los Angeles, CA
- Staff Attorney, East Bay Community Law Center, Berkeley, CA
- Deputy Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, Contra Costa County
- Deputy Public Defender, San Francisco County Public Defender's Office
Political Affiliation
- Democrat
Judicial Experience
- Appointed March 12, 2024. Sworn in October 4, 2024.
Pre-bench Civic & Professional Activities
- Commissioner, Oakland Police Commission
- Board Member, Center for Youth Development Through Law
- Mock Trial Volunteer, Contra Costa County Office of Education
- Member, Training Committee, Garrick S. Lew Scholarship Selection Committee, Secretary, Vice President, President, Asian American Criminal Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Member, Asian American Bar Association
Current Civic & Professional Activities
- Board Member, Center for Youth Development Through Law
- Member, California Judges Association
- Member, California Asian Pacific American Judges Association
- Law Student Intern Committee, Contra Costa County
- Mock Trial Judge Volunteer, Contra Costa County Office of Education
Typical weekly schedule
Monday
Morning - Master Misdemeanor Jury Trial Calendar
Afternoon - Probation Calendar, Add-on Criminal Calendar
Tuesday
Morning - Misdemeanor Criminal Calendar, Add-on Criminal Calendar
Afternoon - Misdemeanor Criminal Calendar, Add-on Criminal Calendar
Wednesday
Morning - Master Misdemeanor Jury Trial Calendar
Afternoon - Misdemeanor Criminal Calendar, Add-on Criminal Calendar
Thursday
Morning - Misdemeanor Criminal Calendar, Add-on Criminal Calendar
Afternoon - Misdemeanor Criminal Calendar, Add-on Criminal Calendar
Friday
Morning - Misdemeanor Criminal Calendar, Add-on Criminal Calendar
Afternoon - Misdemeanor Criminal Motion Calendar, Add-on Criminal Calendar
Teleconferencing
Available on request where necessary and appropriate. Request by email to dept31@contracosta.courts.ca.gov.
Motions
Tuesday and Friday afternoons
Court Reporters & Translators
Electronic recording is provided for all misdemeanor criminal matter.
Translators or interpreters are provided by the Court for defendants in criminal cases when needed.
Interpreters needed for witnesses or other interested people must be requested by the party offering the evidence, generally through interpreter services.
Computers in the Courtroom
Computers and electronic devices at counsel table for case-related purposes are permitted.
Cameras in the Courtroom
News media still and video photography is allowed on a case-by-case basis with advanced written approval and pursuant to the Rules of Court.
