Biographical Information
- Education: San Francisco State University BA in Liberal Studies; John F. Kennedy School of Law JD
- Pre-bench Legal Experience: Solo-practitioner practicing in the areas of Personal Injury, Employment Law; violations of the DFEH and EEOC, Estate Planning, Family Law and several other areas of civil law; Attorney III with the Alameda County Department of Child Support Services
Judicial Experience
2021-present- Commissioner Contra Costa County Superior Court- presiding over Traffic trials, Traffic arraignments, Unlawful Detainer matters, Small Claims matters, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and Misdemeanor arraignments.
Pre-bench Civic & Professional Activities
2019-2021- Pro Tem Judge- Contra Costa and Solano Counties
2016-2018- Parent Representative- African American Parent Group WCCUSD
2016-2017- PTA President – Stewart School WCCUSD
2015-2019 Board President- Coventry Home Owner’s Association
Courtroom Policies
Rules from bench except in Small Claims cases
Prefers in person hearings and trials
Preference for parties to engage in mediation prior to trial
Typical weekly schedule
Monday
AM: Domestic Violence Restraining Orders – Richmond
PM: Traffic Trials, Arraignments and Small Claims – Richmond
Tuesday
AM: Traffic Trials and Arraignments – Walnut Creek
PM: Traffic Trials, Arraignments and Unlawful Detainer matters- Richmond
Wednesday
AM: Misdemeanor Arraignments- Richmond
PM: DUI Arraignments- Richmond
Thursday
AM: Traffic Trials and Arraignments – Walnut Creek
PM: Traffic Trials, Arraignments and Unlawful Detainer matters- Richmond
Friday
AM: Traffic Trials and Arraignments – Walnut Creek
PM: Traffic Trials, Arraignments and Small Claims – Richmond
Teleconferencing
Zoom and telephonic appearance upon written request
Briefs
Conciseness and headings appreciated
Discovery
Per code