Assistant Public Defender, Baltimore City, 1992-2002 (Felony Trial Division, 1995-96, 1996-2002 & Misdemeanor Jury Trial Division, 1996). Assistant Public Defender, Garrett County, 2002-14. Peer Review Committee, Attorney Grievance Commission, 2007-14.
Born in Sweden. Loyola College, B.A. (history), 1988; University of Baltimore School of Law, J.D., 1992. Admitted to Maryland Bar, 1992. Associate, Law Office of Michael C. Vaeth, 1993. Member, Maryland State Bar Association, 2007- (criminal law & practice section); Garrett County Bar Association, 2003- (president, 2012-13; treasurer, 2004-05); Allegany and Garrett Counties Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association, 2003-14. Member, The Justinian Society, 1990-; Phi Delta Phi (international legal fraternity), 1999-; St. Thomas More Society, 2007-. Member, Sveaborg Society (Swedish fraternal organization), 1968- (president, 2000-03). Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters, 2004-. Member, Knights of Columbus, 2005-; Garrett County Democratic Club, 2007-14 (president, 2009-14). Banjo player, Sugarfoot Stompers Jazz Band, 2007-. Board of Directors, Garrett Mentors, Inc., 2008- (founding member). Outstanding Attorney Award, Baltimore City Office of Public Defender, 1998, 1999. Member, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Towson, Maryland, 1969-78; Cathedral of Mary Our Queen, Baltimore, Maryland, 1978-97; St. Vincent DePaul Church, Baltimore, Maryland, 1997-2002; Saint Peter the Apostle Church, Oakland, Maryland, 2002- (assistant cantor, 2009-; social justice committee).
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