Patti graduated from San Joaquin College of Law in 1996. She went to law school with nearly 20 years experience in the field of law having worked in various administrative and paraprofessional capacities.

In law school, she was a finalist in the Moot Court competition and was awarded the Alumni Scholarship.

Patti was born and reared in Fresno. She graduated from California State University with a degree in Social Work. She then moved to San Francisco where she worked as a youth counselor in a juvenile residence facility. Joining the administrative staff of an established San Francisco law firm was the first step to the fulfillment of a life-long goal of practicing law.

Patti reared four children as a single parent. In her spare time, Patti enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, reading, knitting, and cooking.

Areas of Practice

• Divorce
• Spousal Support
• Child Support
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Marital Property Division
• Prenuptial Agreements
• Guardianships/Conservatorships
• Divorce and Family Mediation

Bar Admissions

• California, 1996
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1996

Education

• San Joaquin College of Law, Fresno, California, 1996
  J.D.
  
  
• California State University, Fresno, Fresno, California, 1974
  B.A.
  Honors: Cum Laude
  Major: Social Work
  
  

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Fresno County Bar Association, 1996 - 2008
  
  

Past Employment Positions

• Pascuzzi, O'Neill & Moore, Attorney/Associate, 1996 - 2007
• Dowling, Aaron & Keeler, Paralegal, 1986 - 1993

Pro Bono Activities

• Fresno County Bar Association - Pro Bono Section
• Board Of Directors - Healing Hope, Inc.

Ancillary Businesses

• Mediation Services

Birth Information

• Fresno, California, United States of America