Amanda grew up in Russellville, Arkansas where she graduated from Russellville High School. Amanda went to college at the University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Amanda obtained her law degree from the University of Arkansas School of Law. During law school, Amanda focused on civil litigation, acting as a student attorney under Arkansas law to represent clients in the school’s Civil Litigation and Advocacy Clinic. While obtaining her law degree, she gained experience in various areas of law through legal work and externship opportunities. Since the completion of her legal education, Amanda has focused her attention primarily on the area of family law, but also practices in several other areas including civil litigation and criminal law.
Amanda currently lives in Springfield. She loves hiking and exploring parks all over the Ozarks. Amanda also enjoys singing and viewing the various musical theater opportunities that Springfield offers. She is an avid Arkansas Razorback and Kansas City Chiefs fan.