Seal of the Superior Court in Maricopa County, State of Arizona

Current Assignment:

Criminal Department Phoenix

Assignment History:

Department:
Juvenile Presiding Judge
Year:
6/2019
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Juvenile
Year:
6/2018
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Family Court
Year:
6/2015
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Criminal Associate Presiding Judge
Year:
3/2013
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Criminal
Year:
12/2009
Location:
Phoenix
 
Department:
Civil
Year:
6/2007
Location:
Southeast Facility in Mesa
 

Leadership Roles:

Department:
Juvenile Presiding Judge
Year:
6/2019
Department:
Criminal Associate Presiding Judge
Year:
3/2013

Work History:

1997 - 2007: 
Partner, Hopkins & Kreamer L.L.P. , Phoenix 
1989 - 1997: 
Associate, Snell & Wilmer, Phoenix 

Education:

  • J.D. , 1989, University of Arizona College of Law
  • Bachelor of Arts, Political Science with high honors, 1985, University of Arizona

Committees/Associations:

  • State Bar of Arizona, 1989 to present
  • State Bar Legal Services Committee, 1996-2007; Chairman 1997-2000
  • Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education, Board of Directors 2003-Current (Board President, 2007)
  • Maricopa County Bar Association, 1989 to present
  • Maricopa County Bar Foundation Board of Trustees, 1995-2002
  • Community Legal Services, Board of Directors, 1996-1999
  • Volunteer Lawyers Program, volunteer attorney, 1989-2007
  • Homeless Legal Assistance Project, Arizona State University, 1989-1990

Community Involvement:

  • 2002 - Honored with the John P. Frank for Justice Award
  • 2002 - Honored among "Top 50 pro bono attorneys" award
  • 1991 - Volunteer Attorney of the Year, Maricopa County Volunteer Lawyers Program
  • Little League baseball coach, 2004-present
  • National Youth Sports soccer coach, 2005-2006
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