Profile

Education

  • University of Texas, J.D. May, 1983
  • University of Houston, BA in Political Science with Honors May, 1980

Licensed

  • State Bar of Texas, 1983
  • US District Court, Southern District of Texas, 1984
  • US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1984
  • US Supreme Court, 1998

Professional Experience & Affiliations

  • Board Certified--Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • Private Practice. Trials and appeals in criminal cases, 1983-present
  • Associate Judge, City of Houston Municiapl Court, 1995-2003
  • Adjunct Instructor, Houston Community College (US & Texas Government), 1993-1995 and 2008-present
  • Faculty, Texas Municpal Courts Education Center, 1996-2003
  • Faculty, Houston Bar Association Criminal Practice Seminar, 1996-1998
  • Faculty, Defender Advocacy Workshop, South Texas College of Law, 1997
  • Board Member, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, 1989-1990, 1995-1999
  • Member, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, 1984-Present
  • Former Special Prosecutor, Harris County