TRIAL-TESTED • BALANCED • READY ON DAY ONE
I didn’t take a traditional path to the courtroom.
As a young adult, I worked as an actor—an experience that ultimately became my path to college and law school. It taught me resilience, confidence, and how to connect with people from all walks of life.
I began my legal career working alongside prosecutors, then moved into criminal defense, where I spent over a decade as a Los Angeles County Public Defender. I handled everything from juvenile cases to serious felony trials, standing beside people at the most difficult moments of their lives.
Today, I serve as a Deputy County Counsel in the Justice and Safety Division, working on complex legal issues that shape policy and public safety in Los Angeles County.
I ran for judge in 2022 while pregnant. Now, I’m running again as a mother—because I know firsthand that the decisions judges make affect families, futures, and entire communities.
Judges in Los Angeles County can be assigned to any court, and any type of case. My experience in criminal, civil, and administrative law is unique and gives me the breadth of practice necessary to assess facts, follow the law, and reach fair decisions no matter what courtroom I get assigned to.
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The public must trust that courts will treat them with dignity and respect. As a judge, I will run a prepared and efficient courtroom where everyone is heard and due process is protected.
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Serving as a judge is the next step in a lifelong commitment to justice and public service. I look forward to continuing to serve our community.
