Jeff was born and raised in Merced, California. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Brigham Young University – Idaho. Prior to law school, Jeff worked in business development in the IT consulting industry. Jeff earned his Juris Doctor Degree from San Joaquin College of Law where he graduated with Distinction. During his time there, he was published in the school’s San Joaquin Agricultural Law Review and later served as its Executive Editor. He also received awards for Best Brief Finalist and Best Oral Advocate Finalist in the George A. Hopper Moot Court Competition. He received multiple Witkin Awards for Academic Excellence in Moot Court, Professional Responsibility, and Legal Analysis. Currently, Jeff practices primarily in the areas of family law, probate, and civil litigation.