Served in the US Navy 1971 through 1980 and rode USS GEORGEFISH (SSBN 598) for five of those years (1973 – 1978); FTB1 (SS).

During his shoreside posting, he finished college then left the Navy to attend Law School at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific.

He served 25 years as a Public Defender and so, has spent a total of 35 years defending the Constitution, although in various ways.

Now retired, he enjoys life with his wife of four decades and his six grandchildren.