My Background

  • Graduate:  University of Houston (1988) and University of Houston Law Center (1991)

  • Licensed to practice law in Texas since May 1, 1992

  • Mediator since 1999

  • Successfully argued before the Supreme Court of Texas in 2000; came close in 2012/13.

  • Associate Judge, City of Houston — 2005-2011

  • Certified as a Parenting Coordinator & Facilitator since 2014

  • Born in Sinton, Texas and grew up in Refugio and Corpus Christi. Graduate of Calallen High School (1982).  Student Senator, Student Senate Speaker and Student Body President at UH. My undergraduate degrees are Bachelor of Sciences in both Political Science and Psychology.

  • Devoted hiker and explorer.

  • One child, Anna: when my child finally breathed, god gave me new life.