Juris Doctor (JD)
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
2005
I grew up in Minnesota and received my B.A. from the University of Minnesota Duluth in 2000. I moved to Columbus in September of that year and have lived here ever since. I received my Master's degree from Ohio State in 2002 and began law school that same year. While starting my practice, I taught sociology part-time as an adjunct faculty member at Columbus State Community College. I have maintained my own law practice since the day I became licensed to practice, November 7, 2005.

Columbus Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Licking County Bar Association
Southern District of Ohio
Northern District of Ohio
I am always current on my continuing education requirements.

November 2005
0079324
OH
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My mission is to provide high-quality legal representation at an affordable price. I provide personal attention to each of my clients.
I have been a sole practitioner since the day I became licensed to practice law. Being a sole practitioner has allowed me to be involved with every aspect of every client's case. I strive to provide well-researched representation to each client.
Through a referral from the Inter-Faith Legal Clinic, I was able to represent a single mother in her custody trial. The child's father was physically and emotionally abusive to the mother while they were involved. My client requested sole custody of the child and supervised visits for the child's father. The Magistrate agreed that the child would be best served in this way. I am proud that my client and her son will hopefully live safe lives because of this decision.

While receiving my Master's degree in Sociology, I realized the importance of making a positive impact on individuals' lives. Becoming a lawyer has allowed me to engage in meaningful work on behalf of my clients.
Starting my own successful practice right out of law school has greatly contributed to my confidence and ability as an attorney to effectively represent clients. I work diligently on every aspect of every case. I have represented numerous clients in trials and have also settled many cases in my career.
My focus has always been to serve individuals. I enjoy the personal interactions that the areas of family, juvenile and criminal law allow me to have with my clients.
I strive to provide excellent service to my clients. My law firm is me. You get to deal with me and personally talk with me on the phone, via email, or in person.
I appreciate a client that cares deeply about his or her case, and is able to keep an open mind about ways to resolve the issues involved.
Nearly every Thursday and Sunday I play ice hockey in the Chiller Adult League. I started playing hockey while growing up in Minnesota and played for 5 years on The Ohio State University Women's Club Ice Hockey Team. I also enjoy traveling, reading, and exercising.
I offer my services as an attorney through the Columbus Bar Association's Homeless Project, the Inter-Faith Legal Clinic, and when called on by the Legal Aid Society of Columbus and the Lawyers for Justice Program.

I offer a free half-hour consultation for new clients.
A retainer is expected in most cases and will vary depending on the complexity of the issues presented.

I offer fixed-price services for certain types of cases, including dissolutions and uncontested divorces.
My current hourly rate for cases that qualify is $150.