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Career History
2003-Present: Private Law Practice
- Criminal Law Practice in County, State and Federal Courts
2000-2002 District Judge of 403rd District Court of Travis County, Texas
- Appointed by Governor George Bush in 2000
- Presided over 34 Felony Jury Trials
2000: Special Assistant United States Attorney
- Prosecuted drug, gun, and immigration violations of federal law
1999-2000: Assistant General Counsel to Governor George Bush
- Handled all extradition cases processed by the Governor's Office
- Reviewed death penalty cases
- Reviewed pardon applications
- Tracked and reviewed criminal justice bills passed by the Legislature
1990-1999: Assistant District Attorney for Travis County, Texas
- Chief Felony Prosecutor, 147th District Court
- Chief Felony Prosecutor, 167th District Court
- Lead prosecutor in 48 jury trials (90% conviction rate)
- Second chair prosecutor in 16 felony jury trials
1988-1990: Assistant County Attorney for Travis County, Texas
- Chief Prosecutor, County Court 7
- Lead prosecutor in approximately 20 jury trials
1986-1988: Attorney for MCC (Microelectronics & Computer Technology Corp.)
- Reviewed and negotiated software licenses
- Assisted General Counsel in various corporate law assignments
Education
1986: J.D., University of Texas School of Law
1982: B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin
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