General Info

I strive to help my clients through difficult times with compassion and integrity. I pride myself on standing up for people facing criminal accusations and helping them navigate all that comes with being thrown into the criminal justice system: the power of the police and prosecution bearing down on them, the fear of the unknown, and the high stakes of possibly losing their liberty. I understand that innocent people get accused, charged, and convicted when they don’t have someone standing with and fighting for them. I focus on my clients as people by taking the time to understand not just the facts of their case, but who they are and what they need. Knowing that the legal process of a criminal case can be intimidating, I explain the process, my client’s legal rights, and their options. And perhaps more important than anything else, I am willing to fight a case in the courtroom and have a track record of delivering fantastic results at trial. Not every client and case needs to go to trial, but when your lawyer has a reputation as a skillful trial lawyer who fights for their clients, it makes all the difference in the world. I grew up in Dallas and graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts. I then obtained my law degree SMU Dedman School of Law. I began my career fighting for people who couldn’t afford a lawyer in the civil arena at Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas and then in the criminal justice system at the Dallas County Public Defender’s Office. I loved being a public defender, but I soon realized that I could not represent my clients the way I felt they deserved while handling such a crushing caseload, so I left the Public Defender’s Office to create my own law firm where I could do things my way. My career as a criminal defense lawyer showed me that people need quality representation in other areas of law too. Many of my criminal clients came to me with personal injury cases like injuries from car accidents, preventable workplace accidents, dangerous products, and so on. Focusing on doing what it takes to help my clients, I have expanded my practice to handle these personal injury cases and get my clients the justice they deserve. When I am not representing clients in court, I enjoy teaching advanced criminal law topics and trial skills as an Adjunct Professor at UNT Dallas College of Law, spending time with my family, and watching and training in boxing and the beautiful and deadly martial art of Muay Thai. I have trained in Muay Thai for 20+ years and fought in the ring 5 times. I also enjoy traveling and active outdoor sports like hiking and running.