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

Current Assignment:

Criminal Department Phoenix

Assignment History:

Department:
Criminal
Year:
1/2009
Location:
Phoenix
 

Work History:

2009 - Present: 
Commissioner, Maricopa County Superior Court 
2004 - 2009: 
Deputy Legal Defender, Office of the Legal Defender 
1999 - 2004: 
Assistant Attorney General, Arizona Attorney General's Office 
1987 - 1999: 
Associate Attorney, David S. Rosenthal, P.C. 
1986 - 1987: 
Associate Attorney, Cruse & Firetag 

Education:

  • J.D. with distinction, 1986, University of Arizona
  • B.A. with distinction and honors, Phi Beta Kappa, 1982, University of Arizona

Committees/Associations:

  • Attorney Coach for Mock Trial Program, High School Teaching Program, The Courthouse Experience, American Bar Association, Maricopa County Bar Association, Arizona Association of Defense Counsel and Arizona Women Lawyers Association.
  • MCBA Committees on Professionalism and on Children, Attorney Generals Office workgroups on Confidentiality and Jury Instructions.

Community Involvement:

  • Mock Trial Judge
  • National Adoption Day Volunteer
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