The race for Delaware Circuit Court 5 is unique in recent history in that it presents a rare opportunity. There is a real possibility that, after this election, all five of our circuit courts could have judges that came, either from the prosecutor’s office or other public office. However, I bring a different kind of experience to the table that, while often overlooked in the public, is vital for the proper and efficient function of our courts. Criminal cases make headlines but the greater part of the work courts do - that is to say the majority of a court’s service to the public isn’t criminal but civil law. And that's where my background and experience is different.

I’ve spent my career in civil practice and litigation. I understand how to make and understand complex legal arguments, to analyze the nuance of contracts, property disputes, family law matters, and more. This isn’t foreign territory to me. It’s where I live professionally. I bring a skill set that allows me to step into the role already equipped to handle the vast majority of the work that our courts are asked to do for the public.

I also believe that judges must be good listeners and fair leaders. In my practice, I never push my opinions on my clients. I share my perspective, I explain the reasoning, and I trust my clients to make decisions that are right for their lives—because at the end of the day, they’re the ones living with the consequences. A judge must do the same in carefully considering the facts and weighing the law in order to make decisions that affect both the individuals in the courtroom but also, by extension, the community at large.

Delaware County deserves a judge who is firm, fair, prepared, and experienced across the full scope of the law—not just in one lane. I have that ability. This election is my opportunity. I feel deeply the call of duty and I’m ready to serve. I would be honored to earn your support and your vote.”

“There is a principle that I’ve tried to live by in my adult life: those who have the ability and the opportunity, also have the duty and obligation to serve. I have the ability. Now is the opportunity. I feel compelled by a strong sense of duty to serve the community that I care so deeply about.

Delaware County is not just where I work—it’s where I’m raising my children. It's where my extended family lives. It is a special community and I want to see all of its citizens thrive in safety, fairness, and justice. I’m not running to wear a robe. I’m running to make a real and positive impact.

Throughout my career, I have always respected the courtroom, the institution, and, most importantly, the rule of law. That respect isn’t just something I hold privately—it’s something I will demand in the courtroom, both from attorneys and from every person who stands before the bench. That respect builds trust. And trust is the foundation of justice.

As a fresh attorney, I had the privilege of meeting former Indiana Supreme Court Justice, Steven David. I asked him to sign my copy of “The Lawyers Creed” - a document he wrote. He kindly gave me his autograph but, upon inspection, I realized he had also written a personal note. The way he ended the note has stuck with me ever since. He wrote: “The rule of law. Always.” That phrase made an impression on me because, at the end of the day, no matter who is in front of you—no matter their background, the charge against them, no matter their life circumstances—the rule of law must apply to everyone, equally and consistently. Always.