Born in 1947 in Moscow, Idaho where parents were attending University of Idaho. Grew up in Seattle graduated from the University of Washington in 1970. Worked for L.A. County DPSS from 1970-1976 while attending Law School. Sole Practitioner specializing in Criminal Law starting in 1976.Over 200 jury trials including 26 murder trials. Past president of Echo Park Chamber of Commerce, Echo Park Lions Club, Criminal Court Bar Association. Attorney for Northeast Los Angeles Little League 1998 to Present. Married Maxine Craig in 1982. 3 sons : Darran, Gordon, Joseph