Experience

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  City of Temple, TX

  • United States
  • Government Administration
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Presiding Judge Temple Municipal Court

    • 2007 - Present

    Magistration, Arraignments, All Dockets for the Court including Jury and Bench Trial settings, Criminal Juvenile Docket, and Teen Court.

  • Deputy City Attorney

    • Oct 2003 - Apr 2007

    Litigation and legal advice and support services to the court, Human Resources, Police, Fire, Airport, Animal Services, Code Enforcement, the Buildings and Standards Commission, Condemanation Board, Board of Buildings and Appeals, and all other legal work assigned by the City Attorney

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  Supreme Court of Texas

  • Austin, Texas, United States

  • Texas Judicial Council - Judicial Member

    • Sep 2019 - Present
    • Austin, Texas, United States

    This is an appointed position as a member of the Judicial Council. The Judicial Council is the policy-making body for the Texas Judiciary. While not my primary position, this is a position for which I am honored to serve. The Texas Judiciary is a leader in the nation and embodies best practices with distinction. This position is a 4 year appointed term.

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  Texas Municipal Courts Education Committee and The Texas Municipal Courts Association

  • Region VI Director - Volunteer

    • Sep 2007 - Aug 2019

    This is a volunteer position where I have been serving in various elected position since 2008. It is not my primary job duty but I do enjoy serving the judicial community that I represent. See http://www.tmcec.com/ & http://www.txmca.com/ for more information! This position ends in 2020. I have served this organization since 2008.

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  Temple Independent School District - District Educational Improvement Committee

  • Temple, Texas

  • Community Representative

    • Sep 2014 - Sep 2016
    • Temple, Texas

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  Texas Office of Court Administration - Volunteer

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Task Force Volunteer

    • Jan 2014 - Sep 2016
    • Austin, Texas Area

    Task Force Volunteer to assist in the implementation of improvements for judicial reporting of family violence and other related matters.

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  TMCEC (Texas Municipal Courts Education Center) & TMCA (Texas Municipal Courts Association)

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • President

    • Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
    • Austin, Texas Area

    State wide President of the Board of Directors for both organizations for the upcoming year. These two mirror boards serve all the courts and their personnel throughout the State of Texas. Both organizations serve the public by assisting judges and staff in creating innovative, fair, and just courts while serving their communities. Both organizations are hallmarks for judicial education and municipal legislation.

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  TMCEC - Texas Municipal Courts Education Center & TMCA - Texas Municipal Courts Association

  • Austin, Texas

  • President-Elect

    • Sep 2013 - Sep 2014
    • Austin, Texas

    State wide President-Elect of the Board of Directors for both organizations for the upcoming year; assuming the President position for 2014-2015. These two mirror boards serve all the courts and their personnel throughout the State of Texas. Both organizations serve the public by assisting judges and staff in creating innovative, fair, and just courts while serving their communities. Both organizations are hallmarks for judicial education and municipal legislation.

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  Texas Municipal Courts Education Center

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Region VI Representative

    • Jul 2009 - Sep 2013
    • Austin, Texas Area

    Volunteer Position Serving Municipal Judges throughout Texas and especially in Region VI. Go to www.tmcec.com for information

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  Barina & Associates

  • Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

  • Attorney, Partner & Office Administrator

    • Aug 2001 - Oct 2003
    • Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

    Litigation in Family Law, Criminal Law, & Juvenile Law. Appellate work at all levels and stages of appeal. Civil and Criminal Jury & Bench Trials. Management of two branch offices, attorney & staff.

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  Smith & Carlson, P.C.

  • Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

  • Associate Attorney

    • Feb 2000 - Aug 2001
    • Killeen/Temple, Texas Area

    Civil Litigation of all types, including Jury Trial work

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  Court of Appeals for the Tenth District of Texas

  • Waco, Texas Area

  • Briefing Attorney for the Honorable Chief Justice Thomas Gray

    • Mar 1999 - Feb 2000
    • Waco, Texas Area

    Briefing atttorney and legal writer for Justice Thomas Gray