Ione graduated from the University of New Mexico with a bachelor's degree in languages in 1973 and UNM Law School in 1983.

Prior to attending law school she worked with Legal Aid Society of Albuquerue as a Paralegal.

She has been licensed in New Mexico State and Federal District Courts since 1984 and worked with Northern New Mexico Legal Services as an attorney from 1989 to 1996 before going into private practice.

Ione emphasises Social Security Administration disability benefits law in her practice, which has been a true source of satisfaction for her since 1989.

Ione is in our Albuquerque office.