As an Assistant Public Defender, I handle all aspects of misdemeanor and juvenile criminal defense cases for Florida’s First Judicial Circuit in Walton County. I represent clients from our initial meetings until the adjudication of their case whether through plea, pre-trial dismissal, or jury trial.
I earned my PhD from the philosophy department at Florida State University in 2025. While a candidate, I designed and taught courses in Ethical Theory, Ethical Issues, Introduction to Philosophy, and Philosophy of Law and Critical Thinking. I completed my master’s degree in philosophy at Florida State University in 2020, my Juris Doctor in 2015 at Elon University, and my bachelor’s degree in philosophy and religion in 2009 at Appalachian State University.
Cultivating novel skills is necessary for a life of flourishing. Among other things, I enjoy playing the piano, sailing, and cultivating a beginner's mind.
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