Candidate for
Judge of the Superior Court; County of Los Angeles; Office 87

Considered to be one of the elite trial lawyers in the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office with over twenty-seven years of experience as a Deputy District Attorney. Proven to be extremely successful in both jury trials and other courtroom litigation and possessing a vast reservoir of legal knowledge. Now seeking election to the Los Angeles Superior Court where this vast courtroom experience and legal knowledge can best serve the public. Endorsed by numerous fellow prosecutors, defense attorneys, law enforcement officials, and Superior Court Judges.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• ​Prosecuted over 75 murder trials, including special circumstance and Death penalty cases. ​*​Tried over 200 felony jury trials.
• ​Lectured for law enforcement agencies on courtroom testimony and Sentencing law.

Santa Clara County Public Defender Legal Aide 1984-1986

Los Angeles District Attorney's Office Deputy District Attorney 1987-March 2014

High Profile Cases: People v. Abel and Ripple January 1992 The "Ma & Pa Kettle Bandits." John Abel was an aging Aryan Brotherhood member and ex-convict, and Lorraine Ripple was his meth addicted robbery partner. They robbed a series of retail establishments, always shocking their victims when the mild mannered appearing couple pulled out their guns. At trial, Ripple tried to take the rap for Abel, but the jury convicted both.