Work History

Mediator/Contract Attorney
Jacksonville, FL 2002 - present

• Family law research, motions, pleadings, discovery preparation, depositions, mediations, court hearings and appeals

• Criminal law research, motions, depositions, court hearings and appeals

• Department of motor vehicle formal review hearings

• Domestic violence injunctions and adoptions

• Certified Family Law Mediator

Assistant Public Defender
Office of the Public Defender
Jacksonville, FL 1991 - 2002

• Trial Attorney with over 50 felony jury trials, including repeat offenders and sex crimes

• Felony division chief

• Represented criminal clients in a variety of specialized areas, including sex crimes, repeat offender, misdemeanor and juvenile court

• Represented clients subject to civil commitment under the Jimmy Ryce Act and the Baker Act

Law Clerk
Davis, Judkins and Simpson
Tallahassee, FL 1989-1990

Education

Juris Doctor
Florida State University College of Law - 1990

Bachelor of Science - Public Relations
University of Florida - 1988

Professional Associations

• State Bar of Florida - admitted 1991

• Jacksonville Bar Association

• Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

• Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association