About Me

I grew up in a small farm town in Indiana with a strong work ethic and an understanding that how you treat people matters. After going to Space Camp as a kid I dreamed of working at NASA, but ended up joining the Marine Corps instead. As a Marine I took an oath to defend the Constitution. Upholding that oath has been the focus of my adult life and is a critical component of my work as a criminal defense attorney.

Prior to going into private practice, I served as an Assistant Public Defender where I worked cases ranging from misdemeanors to high-level felonies, with two years specializing in DWI defense. Every client's situation is different and every case needs to be investigated no matter how open and shut it appears. I am always ready to take a case to trial, but that is not always the best option for clients. That is why I fought to get a social worker in adult criminal court and a mental health diversion program in Wake County. My clients can expect the same thoroughness and intensity to be applied to their situation.

Experience:

• Assistant Public Defender, Wake County

• Division Chief, National Security Agency

• Company Commander, USMC

• Platoon Commander/Officer-in-Charge, USMC

Education:

• Wake Forest School of Law, Juris Doctorate - Dean's Award

• National Defense Intelligence College, Master of Science, Strategic Intelligence

• Vanderbilt University, Bachelor of Science, Human and Organizational Development

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