EDUCATION

University of San Diego School of Law
San Diego, California

J.D., Cum Laude, (1996)

American Jurisprudence Award, Professional Responsibility (1995)

American Jurisprudence Award, Trusts & Estates (1994)

Whitworth College
Spokane, Washington

B.A., American History, 1983
Washington State Teaching Credential

LEGAL CAREER

Ms. Mendoza has successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants in community association matters, real estate litigation, commercial litigation, and personal injury cases, both in state and federal courts.

PROFESSIONAL

State Bar of California (1996)

United States District Court for the Southern District of California (1996)

United States District Court for the Central District of California (1999)

United States Federal Claims (2001)

San Diego County Bar Association

American Inns of Court, Louis M. Welsh Chapter

Association of Business Trial Lawyers