She did her undergraduate work at the University of Southern California and graduated from the Ventura College of Law. Shortly after being admitted to the Bar in 2005, she began practicing criminal law and served as a board member of the Ventura County Criminal Defense Bar Association for a number of years. Her experience with the criminal bar provided an invaluable view of the courtroom and jury system. Alta has participated in the Mock Trial Program, serving the youth of Ventura County, as a coach and a scorer. Currently Alta’s focus is primarily on the firm’s bankruptcy clientele. She has extensive experience in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies.