Education
JURIS DOCTOR, May 1986
- University of Maryland School of Law Baltimore, Maryland, Honors: Order of Coif
BACHELOR OF ARTS, May 1983
- University of Maryland College Park, Maryland,
Graduated Summa Cum Laude Major: Political Science
Experience
ASSOCIATE JUDGE December 2007 – March 2024
- Associate Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, Prince George’s County
- Senior Judge March 2024 to present
- Handled various cases, to include homicides, felony, misdemeanor criminal trials, and civil cases including medical malpractice, torts and contracts disputes. Handled all types of domestic cases to include divorce, child support, custody and marital property.
- Recipient of the Judge Anselm Sodaro Judicial Civility Award in 2023
- Criminal Coordinating Judge, 2019 to March 2024
- Drug Court Coordinating Judge, 2010 to 2019
DRUG COURT SUPERVISOR 2002 – 2007
- Office of the Public Defender for Prince George’s County
- Participated in the development and implementation of the Drug Court Program in Prince George’s County. Assisted in the preparation of grant applications. Directed and supervised the participation of staff Public Defenders in the program.
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY 2001 – 2007
- Office of the Public Defender for Prince George’s County
- Directed the management of all types of cases by seven (7) attorneys. Evaluated attorney performance. Resolved conflicts involving clients, bench and bar. Mentored less experienced attorneys.
ATTORNEY 1987 – 2001
- Office of the Public Defender for Prince George’s County
- Handled various felony cases to include homicide, rape and armed robbery. Extensive jury trial experience. Sole responsibility for all phases of cases from preparation to trial.
SUMMER FACULTY 1998 University of Maryland School of Law Baltimore, Maryland
Professional Activities
- 2011 – 2012 Member, Board of Governors, Maryland State Bar Association
- 2010 – Present Chairman of Drug Court and HIDTA Committee
- 2009 – 2011 President, Prince George’s County Bar Association
- 2008 – 2009 Treasurer, Prince George’s County Bar Association
- 2007 – 2008 Secretary, Prince George’s County Bar Association
- 2002 – 2007 Board of Directors for the Prince George’s County Bar Association
- 1999 – 2007 Co-Chair of the Criminal Law Section of the Prince George’s County Bar Association
- 1999 – 2007 Law School intern recruiter and Coordinator for the Office of the Public Defender for Prince George’s County
- 1997 – 2005 Coach for Elizabeth Seton High School Mock Trial Team
- 2004 Recipient of the William Cahill Award For Outstanding Commitment and Service to the Office of the Public Defender.