Education
- The University of Texas School of Law, Austin, Texas
- Doctor of Jurisprudence - 1978
- Brownsville High School
- 1970
- Texas Southmost College
- 1972
- University of Texas at Austin
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Honors: with Honors
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association, Member, 1978 to Present
- Greater Brownsville, Incentives Corporation, a municipal 401a Corporation, Board of Directors, 2000 to 2004
- District 12 Professional Enhancement Program, State Bar Grievance Committee, Member, 1997 to 2001
- Brownsville National Bank, Board of Directors, 1980 to 1998
- Saint Joseph’s Academy, Advisory Board, 1997 to 1999
- Marist Brother’s Catholic School, President, 1998 to 1999
- Saint Mary’s School Board, Trustee, 1992 to 1996
- Saint Mary’s School Board, President, 1995 to 1996
- Pan American University until it merged with the University of Texas System, Regent, 1986 to 1989
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1978
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1980
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 1979
Representative Clients
- Town of South Padre Island
- Brownsville Independent School District
- San Benito School District
- Cameron County Appraisal District
- Cameron County Clerk
- Cameron County
Current Employment Position
- Of Counsel