Legal/Judicial Experience
Presiding Franklin County District Court Judge; Judge Pro Tempore Benton County District and Pasco Municipal Court; Defense attorney 14-years Franklin-Benton Superior and District Courts, and Cities of Pasco, Prosser, Toppenish and Sunnyside

Other Professional Experience
District and Municipal Court Judges Association Education Committee and Therapeutic Court Committee; Legal Intern, Fluor Hanford; Gonzaga Law School - Legal Assistance Clinic; Paralegal 

Education
Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D. 2008; Washington State University, 2005 Cum Laude; Columbia Basin College, Kennewick High School

Community Service
Grace Kitchen; Liberty Christian School; Second Harvest; YMCA Youth and Government Mock Trial Rater; WWKD; Benton-Franklin Legal Aid Volunteer; Elijah Family Homes Board of Directors

Statement
I am honored to serve the people of Franklin County as your District Court Judge. I believe every person who comes before the court deserves patience, respect, and a fair hearing free from bias or personal agendas.  Justice requires accountability and respect.

In my first term, I created a thriving Therapeutic Court program. This program relieves burdens on law enforcement and taxpayers while holding participants accountable and providing opportunities to improve their lives. My next goal is to create a Veteran’s Therapeutic Court track in coordination with the Veteran’s Center.

In three years, I have brought more than one million dollars back to Franklin County through state funding requests and grants. This funding supports courthouse security, therapeutic court programs, and training opportunities for court staff and law enforcement.  I have prioritized community outreach through partnerships with local schools and educational court programs.

My husband and I raised our three children in Franklin County, and we are deeply committed to this community. I am proud to have the support of community leaders, law enforcement, attorneys and judges.  I would be honored to continue serving the people of Franklin County as your District Court Judge. To learn more, please visit www.TrinityForJudge.com.