I was born and raised in Austin, Texas, in a close-knit blended family that taught me the value of faith, hard work, and kindness. My parents both remarried when I was young, and from each of them I learned something different — perseverance, humility, and the importance of treating people the way I want to be treated. My mother and stepfather continue to serve as foster parents and have opened their home to more than thirty foster children over the years. Watching their commitment to others taught me what true service looks like.
I was born two months premature, and from the start, life reminded me that challenges can be overcome with faith and determination. My relationship with God has always grounded me, giving me confidence and a sense of purpose. My parents taught me to be a blessing to others — a lesson that continues to guide every aspect of my life and my work.
Education has always been important to me. I graduated from LBJ/LASA High School in Austin, where my class was the first to combine the Liberal Arts and Science Academy with LBJ. I worked hard in school — I was a straight-A student and didn’t get my first “B” until my junior year. That drive for excellence is something I’ve carried with me ever since.
I knew I wanted to be a lawyer by the time I was 10 or 11, after watching the movie A Time to Kill. I’ve always wanted to right wrongs and help those who can’t always help themselves. During my senior year of high school, I found an internship with a local attorney who introduced me to the courtroom, and later, I had the privilege of interning with Judge Jan Breland. At a courthouse event honoring Heman Marion Sweatt, I learned about his role in expanding opportunities for Black law students, and that experience inspired me to attend Texas Southern University’s Thurgood Marshall School of Law.
At Thurgood, I earned both my Juris Doctor and Master of Public Administration, graduating magna cum laude. My time there reaffirmed my belief that the law can be a tool for fairness and change.
For more than a decade, I’ve served the people of Harris County — first as an attorney and later as a Felony Associate Judge. I’ve represented clients in criminal defense, civil litigation, and family court, and I’ve presided over felony hearings, motions, and trials. Whether advocating or judging, I approach every case with respect, impartiality, and a commitment to justice.
Beyond the courtroom, I’ve had the honor of serving as President of the Houston Lawyers’ Association, teaching as an adjunct professor at Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and mentoring young women as a Girl Scout co-troop leader. Through my work with Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church’s Social Justice Ministry, I continue to focus on service, community, and faith.
As I seek to serve as Judge of the 495th District Court in Harris County, I bring with me a deep belief that fairness and public safety go hand in hand. I’m dedicated to ensuring that everyone who appears before me is treated with dignity, that every voice is heard, and that justice is administered with both compassion and integrity.
