I am a lifetime resident of San Mateo County, and have been an attorney in this County since 1993. For the last 6 years I have proudly served this County as an Attorney/ Family Law Facilitator for the San Mateo County Superior Court. As a facilitator, I have helped over 10,000 self-represented litigants with critical issues including; child custody & visitation, child support, spousal support, domestic violence and more. I have a proven track record of service to the people of San Mateo County. If elected, I will continue my commitment to the children and families of this County. We need a dedicated, knowledgeable and experienced Family Law Judge, and if elected, I will volunteer to be that Judge.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE | |
¨ 6 years as a Family Law Facilitator/attorney for the San Mateo County Superior Court. Provided legal assistance to over 10,000 county residents. ¨ Attorney in private practice from 1993 to 2001, and 6 years as an attorney and owner of Law Offices of Don Franchi. ¨ Externship at the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, with the Honorable Alex Kozinski, Judge.
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¨ Admitted to practice by California State Bar 1993, also admitted to U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California, and United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. ¨ Presenter, California State Judicial Council, Administrative Offices of the Court, Family Law Facilitator and Child Support Training Conferences. |
EDUCATION | |
¨ Law Degree from Pepperdine University School of Law, 1993, Magna Cum Laude, 7th in class of 242. ¨ Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from California State University, Hayward, 1990.
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¨ Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from California State University, Hayward, 1988 ¨ Associate of Arts Degree, College of San Mateo, 1985 |
Committee memberships and contributions | |
¨ Committee Member: Domestic Violence Council of San Mateo County, Legal Process Committee & Temporary Restraining Order Workgroup Subcommittee. ¨ Committee Member: San Mateo County Self Represented Litigants Collaborative. ¨ Board Member, Family Law Facilitator’s Association 2002 – 2006. |
¨ Assisted in development, implementation and ongoing operation of the Superior Court’s dedicated Domestic Violence Calendars. ¨ Certified Domestic Violence Counselor since June 2002. ¨ San Mateo County Bar Association and Family Law section member. |
COMMUNITY SERVICE | |
¨ Organizing committee, San Mateo Superior Court Community Law Night. |
¨ Team Leader, Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse, Take a Hike Fundraiser. |
¨ Organizing committee and Treasurer, Putting Children First. |
¨ Volunteer Attorney, Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County. |
