Rachel has spent nearly 20 years as a public interest lawyer, representing children, the mentally ill, and victims of domestic violence. She values justice, and spent two years in Afghanistan helping Afgan lawyers strengthen their legal system. She also supervises and mentors attorneys to effectively represent clients on issues affecting the daily necessities of life, as the Attorney in Charge of the Dutchess County office of Legal Services of the Hudson Valley. Today she is running for Family Court judge in order to bring her compassion and experience to Dutchess County families in crisis.