Born in McAllen, Texas. Admitted to the Texas bar in 1991. Also admitted to practice law in the U.S. District Court - Southern District of Texas. Education: Michigan State University - College of Law (Juris Doctor 1990); Texas Tech University (B.A., English and Government, 1983); Schreiner University (Associate of Arts 1980); National Institute of Trial Advocacy (Graduate 2002). Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity. Appointed by the Governor of Texas to the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners (2008 - ). Formerly associated with the Texas District and County Attorneys Association (1991 - 2004). Listed in, Marquis' Who's Who in American Law (1996 — 2002). Member: Hidalgo County Bar Association (Director, 1998-2000); Hidalgo County Young Lawyer Association (President, 1994-1996); State Bar of Texas ((Member, Grievance Committee, Region 12-B from 2004 to 2010; Member, Section on: Probate and Trust Law).
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