Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Fresno, CA

Honors and Awards:

• Special Recognition for Exemplary Service to the Less Fortunate., Commendation for Outstanding Contributions to Pro Bono Service, State of California, 2002
• Special Recognition for Exemplary Service to the Less Fortunate., Special Congressional Recognition for Pro Bono Service , United States of America, 2002
• Special Recognition for Exemplary Pro Bono Service to the Less Fortunate., Attorney of the Year, Central California Legal Services, 1999
• Special Recognition for Exemplary Pro Bono Service to the Less Fortunate., President's Pro Bono Service Award, State Bar of California, 1999
• Special Recognition for Exemplary Pro Bono Services to the Less Fortunate., Firm of the Year, Central California Legal Services, 1997
• Special Recognition for Academic Excelence. , Member, Saint Thomas More Law Honor Society, 1989
• Special Recognition for Academic Excellence., Member, Order of the Coif, 1989
• Graduated in the Top Ten Percent of My Class., Cum Laude, Loyola Law School, 1989
• Judge Pro Tem - Top five individuals donating most hours of service 2002 - 2006., Award for Outstanding Service, Fresno County Superior Court

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Member, Board of Directors, Fresno County Bar Association, 2006
• Chairman, Family Law Section, Fresno County Bar Association, 2001
• Vice Chairman, Family Law Section, Fresno County Bar Association, 2000
• Judge Pro Tem, Fresno County Superior Court (2000 - 2009)
• Chairmain, Pro Bono Section, Fresno County Bar Association (2001 - 2010)

Other Outstanding Achievements:

• AVVO - 10 Superb
• AV Rating, Martindale Hubbell

Newsletters:

• Montly Article addressing recent Pro Bono issues (2010 - 2011)., Pro Bono Spot Light Series, Fresno County Bar Association

Educational Background:

• Juris Doctorate (1989) - Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California Bachelor of Science (1985) - California State University, Fresno, 1989