
- University of Washington, 1974
- University of Washington, School of Law, 1978
- Passed State Bar Examination: State of Washington, 1978

Past and Present
- Judge, Municipal Court of Seattle, 1993-Present
- Pro Tem Judge, Municipal Court of Seattle, 1985-1993
- Attorney, U.S. National Labor Relations Board, 1981-1993
- Attorney, Seattle Law Department, 1978-1981
- Teacher, Garfield High School, Seattle Public School District, 1974-1975

Past and Present
- Board of Directors, Boys and Girls Club of Washington
- Board of Directors, Concilio for the Spanish Speaking
- Board of Directors, Goodwill Industries
- Board of Directors, University Preparatory School
- Bringing the Courts to Kids. (Developed in partnership with Seattle Public Schools)
- CONSEJO Counseling and Referral Service
- Hispanic Bar Association
- Moot Court Judge for the University of Washington Law School
- Seattle Human Rights Commission
- Summer Program "Crime Solvers", Pacific Science Center
- Summer Program for At-risk Students. (Developed in partnership with Neighborhood Community Centers)
- Tutors bar examination candidates, mentoring first and second year law students

- Washington State Bar Association, Outstanding Judge Award, 2002
- University of Washington Alumni Association Community Service Award, 2001
- MSNBC "Investigates Night Court", 2001
- Hispanic Bar Association Community Service Award, 2000
- Discovery Channel "Night Court", 1999
- Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Leaders in Prevention and Inspiring Hope Award, 1997
- YWCA Isabel Coleman Pierre Community Service Award, 1995
- Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Youth Education, 1994
- KOMO TV Hometown Hero Award, 1994
City of Seattle, Municipal Court
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