About

My Story

I have been representing people in Criminal Cases for over 25 years. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, I returned here to practice law, working for the Public Defenders Office. There I gained valuable trial experience through representing countless individuals in all areas of Criminal law.

In 2004 I started my own firm so I could better represent people in Santa Cruz County. Since that time I have been able to concentrate on giving each and every client the individualized attention and counsel that is imperative to winning a Criminal case. I ensure that each client gets the best possible representation be it for a misdemeanor driving case or a complex homicide that could take years to resolve.

Education and Experience

Education
Harbor High School 1989
University of California, Berkeley 1993
King Hall School of Law, U.C. Davis 1996
Admitted to the California State Bar 1996 #184591
Appellate Practice 1996-1997
Represented clients on State and Federal Appeals as well as Writs of Habeas Corpus. All serious felonies and homicides.
Biggam, Christensen, and Minsloff, Office of the Public Defender 1997-2004
Represented indigent clients in all areas of Criminal law. Mental health, narcotics, domestic violence, sex crimes, juvenile law, serious felonies, homicides.
Private Practice 2004-present
Represent people in all situations involving criminal law. From pre-filing, through jury trial where necessary. I handle all types of criminal cases including: traffic, violent felonies, gang crimes, juvenile cases, juvenile transfer cases, DUI's, domestic violence, narcotics, sex crimes.

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