She also has extensive courtroom and bench trial experience in the family law area and is responsible for the preparation and disposition of these types of cases. As an attorney in the Public Defender Juvenile Office, Teresa served as lead or co-counsel in more than 80 jury trials. Her current work focuses on family law, particularly allegations of child abuse and neglect. She received a Pro Bono Certificate from the Kansas Bar Association in 2012 in recognition of her volunteer service, including domestic cases for Kansas Legal Services. In February 2018 Teresa joined the Volunteer Attorney Panel Board. Teresa received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Kansas. She graduated with her Juris Doctor from Washburn University School of Law in 1991 and was admitted to the Kansas Bar and Missouri Bar.