Frances is a proud El Pasoan and graduate of Montwood High School. Frances attended the El Paso Community College before earning her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). She then moved to New York, New York where she gained valuable and humbling corporate and life experience.  After enduring several harsh New York winters, Frances relocated to San Diego, California, where she attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law while working full-time at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. 

Frances returned to El Paso after law school and began her public service career with the El Paso District Attorney’s Office. As a prosecutor, she litigated numerous felony and misdemeanor cases before a jury with focus on domestic violence offenses. Frances' dedication to public service also extends to her work as an Assistant City Attorney, where she supported El Paso city departments and helped guide initiatives that impact the community from economic development, City budget, utilities, and border relations.

​

Frances also has extensive experience in personal injury litigation having practiced at Ray, Pena, McChristian, P.C. law firm where she focused on claims involving catastrophic motor vehicle and trucking accidents, slip and falls, and property damage. She went on to establish her own firm, dedicating her practice to assisting small business clients and representing indigent defendants in criminal matters.

Frances serves on the board of the Texas State Bar Hispanic Lawyers Section and as an associate member of the George McAlmon American Inn of Court.

​

Frances and her husband, Mathew, are proud parents to their lovely daughter and feisty cat.