Attorneys & Staff

Guardian ad Litem

Under general supervision, serves as court appointed advocate for children to evaluate their living situation to protect the best interest of the child while preserving families whenever possible; maintains extensive caseload; maintains direct contact with the child, the parent(s), child's teacher, day care provider, therapist, youth leader, tutor, mentor, etc.; advocates for implementation of court ordered services; makes recommendations to the court as to the overall goals of the case and recommends solutions to further realize the goals; recommends alternative plans for permanency; maintains case files including social histories, case records, treatment data, supportive material and any reports; establishes and maintains working relationship with community agencies (e.g., coordinates services, attends conferences and workshops, speaks to civic associations); makes court appearances as necessary.

I started working for Hamilton County in August of 2017 shortly after earning my Bachelor’s degree. My first position in Hamilton County was as a Juvenile Corrections Officer at the Youth Center. I worked at the Hamilton County Youth Center until June of 2018. During that time, I began working for Hamilton County Juvenile Court Security. I was a Security Officer at 800 Broadway until August of 2019. In August of 2019, I took on the position as a Juvenile Probation Officer. I was a Juvenile Probation officer until the end of February 2023. I became a Guardian ad Litem for the Public Defender’s Office in early March of 2023.

Bachelor’s Degree of Art’s Criminal Justice from Northern Kentucky University