Meet the Founder:

For me, studying the law was never about memorizing rules — it was about understanding people and learning how to work with them to make the law work with them too. That belief guided me through my education. I focused on how the law can create fairness, resolution, and compassion — not just decisions on paper. Graduate programs typically promote a single concentration. I was fortunate to be able to pursue three — Family and Juvenile Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Legal Paraprofessional Studies. This path required more time, more dedication, and more effort, but I felt it was essential. I needed to understand more so I could serve more — 

• to gain a deep knowledge of the law through family and juvenile studies, 

• to learn how to craft solutions instead of conflict through dispute resolution, and 

• to find ways to provide care through access to just treatment in legal paraprofessional studies. 

This approach shaped not only how I see the law, but how I practice it — as a framework for helping people through knowledge, solutions, and care: cornerstones of meaningful service to work with others toward fair and lasting solutions. My studies were built on dedication, persistence, and a promise to serve more than myself. That approach led to academic recognition, proof that belief can be turned into action, and that commitment to doing things the right way always matters. Those years of study did not just build my career — they shaped my purpose. Everything I do now is guided by three simple but powerful principles: 

• Knowledge of the Law 

• Solutions Over Conflict 

• Care Through Access to Just Treatment

Knowledge of the law is more than understanding statutes and procedures — it is understanding how those laws affect people’s lives. It represents the foundation of trust between a client and their advocate. When people know what the law expects, what their rights are, and what options exist, they gain confidence in making choices that fit their lives and families. Clear communication is as important as legal knowledge itself. Explaining the law in plain language helps remove fear and confusion, allowing clients to participate fully in their own cases. This approach turns the legal process from something intimidating into something empowering — knowledge. Knowledge provides stability. It promotes decisions based on understanding, not uncertainty. It turns overwhelming situations into manageable steps forward. That is why knowledge of the law is, and will always be, the first cornerstone of my service to others. 

Conflict may be a part of family law, but it does not have to define it. I believe that resolution is rarely found in arguments won, but rather in understanding reached. When people work together to identify their goals and common ground, the results are stronger, healthier, and more likely to last. Research has shown that mediation and negotiation often lead to the best outcomes when people are heard, respected, and involved in finding their own solutions. This cooperative approach is not only encouraged, but required in many family law matters under Arizona law. A cooperative process allows both sides to maintain dignity while addressing the issues that matter most — their children, their stability, and their future. Solutions promote peace of mind and protect from the lasting harm that conflict can cause by encouraging focus on progress rather than blame, creating space for closure and growth. That is why I always look for solutions before confrontation — because lasting resolution comes not from fighting against one another, but from working with one another.

Justice is not simply the outcome of a case; it is how people are treated throughout the process. Care means ensuring that every person — regardless of background or circumstance — has access to fair, affordable, and respectful legal help. The law can be intimidating, but it should never be inaccessible. The foundation of true access to justice is the belief that everyone deserves to understand their rights, have their voice heard, and receive just treatment under the law. I am authorized to provide legal advice, prepare court-ready documents, and represent clients in Arizona family law matters. Most importantly, I believe there is a responsibility to make the legal system approachable and compassionate — to guide people through it with care and dignity. Care through access to just treatment is not only the third cornerstone of my work — it is the measure of whether justice has truly been accessed.

Three cornerstones — together, they form the foundation of how I practice, how I serve, and how I view justice itself. Each has shaped not only my work but the direction of my life, reinforcing my belief that the law is at its best when it helps people move forward with clarity and dignity. I am honored to have been the first graduate from the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law Master of Legal Studies program to become a Licensed Legal Paraprofessional in the State of Arizona. This represented more than a personal achievement — it began my path toward providing greater access to justice. It stands as proof that dedication, education, and compassion can combine to open doors for others who might not have had access before. The law can be complex, but helping people does not have to be. By bringing knowledge, solutions, and care to each person I serve, my goal is simple — to make justice approachable, affordable, and real. Because there is, and always will be: 

A Better Way.

• University of Arizona – Bachelor of Arts in Law 

• James E. Rogers College of Law – Master of Legal Studies 

       · Concentrations in Family and Juvenile Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Legal       

          Paraprofessional Studies 

       · Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Our work is rooted in community service and access to justice. We are proud to have received: 

• Lowell E. Rothschild Volunteer of the Year Award (2025) — Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA) 
• Justice Champion 2025 Pro Bono Service Award — Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA) 
• Certificate of Appreciation — Arizona Superior Court in Pima County, recognizing “generous contribution to the Court’s Pro Bono Clinic.” 

These honors reflect our deep belief that everyone, regardless of income or background, deserves access to quality legal guidance.