Admitted: Northern District of New York, and the United States Court of Appeals (Federal Court), 1996

Law School: Syracuse University College of Law, 1995

College: State University of New York at Buffalo, 1992

Additional Information: Born in Buffalo New York. Undergraduate - State University of New York at Buffalo - graduated Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society with a double major in Political Science and English. Spent one semester in Washington DC working for the US Attorney's Office - Homicide Division.

Graduated Syracuse University College of Law, Dean's List and served as the managing editor of the Syracuse Journal of Legislation and Policy.

Law Background and specialties: Extensive background in Criminal, Federal, and Appellate Practice. Former prosecutor; head of Appeals Unit for Albany County. Excellent Trial record. Also specializes in uncontested divorces, traffic and family law.