I've been proud to serve as Valencia County Probate Judge and bring four years of hands-on experience to the role. During my time in office, I have worked to ensure fairness, professionalism, and compassion for every family I serve. I have also completed ongoing judicial education to strengthen my knowledge and stay current on the law, allowing me to better serve our community with integrity and dedication.
Over the past four years, I have worked closely with our clerk staff to streamline the probate process and improve accessibility for residents. We have added probate packets and clear instructions to the County website to better guide families. I continue to build on these improvements by collaborating with other probate courts, sharing ideas, and implementing best practices to ensure our court remains efficient, accessible, and responsive to the needs of our community.
We are committed to educating the public about the probate process by updating the County website with helpful resources, providing educational brochures in the Clerk’s lobby for elderly and low-income residents, and hosting community Q&As. We will continue expanding outreach efforts while ensuring information remains clear, accessible, and easy to understand.
I'm deeply committed to serving the people of Valencia County with integrity, fairness, and compassion. As a longtime resident, community volunteer, and local business owner, I understand the needs of our community and strive to be accessible and responsive. Over the past four years, I have gained a deeper understanding of what families go through during difficult times and have truly grown to love this work, making it an honor to serve our residents.
Practicing attorney over 40 years;
District Judge 5 years; bilingual;
90 trials, some of them Probate;
advised probate judges and took over their case when needed;
More thorough training for probate judges; expand their responsibilities; lay out alternatives to avoid a district court probate with expensive legal fees and save taxpayers significant amounts of money.
At the "first meeting" after a loved one's death, explain court alternatives to the heirs and to the personal representative.
I have had a successful career in Valencia County for over 40 years and have been a District Judge for nearly 6 years. The job is second-hand to me and I have no conflicts of interest.
