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2023-present: Judge, Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division 2012-2023: Magistrate - Lucas County Court of Common Pleas, Juvenile Division

My entire legal career has been serving the children and families of Lucas County in the Juvenile Court. As a prosecutor and a staff attorney for Lucas County Child Support Enforcement Agency.

To continue to work with the children and families of Lucas County. To enhance and develop the important relationships with our community partners, to protect victims and to ensure accountability in our community.

Magistrate, Lucas County Juvenile Court, 4/2022-1/2024

I have been working in this area of the law for 24 years. As a Magistrate, I was tasked with handling dependency, neglect and abuse cases as well as private custody cases. Prior to becoming a Magistrate, I was in private practice and represented clients in both family law and criminal matters where I handled all issues related to custody, divorce, children services issues and guardian ad litem work. I was also a staff attorney for the Toledo Legal Aid Society as an Assistant Public Defender where I represented adults and juveniles charged with both felony and misdemeanor matters. I am exceptionally qualified to handle all cases that come before the Court. I have the experience necessary for this position as my career has been child and family centered and focused on representing parties in the most difficult time of their lives. In my career, both on the bench and off, I have been tasked with making hard choices for the best interest of the children.

Given my extensive background focusing on families and children in my career, I feel a strong calling to preside as a judge, aiming to broaden my capacity to assist those who appear before the court. The Juvenile Court significantly influences and impacts numerous lives, and my wealth of experience positions me to navigate the challenging decisions that ultimately serve the best interests of the child. Having represented families and children in this legal setting and previously served as a Magistrate, I bring a unique qualification that sets me apart as the optimal candidate for this role. I am dedicated to serving my community and furthering initiatives and programs that positively impact juveniles and families.