Art J. serves as an Assistant State Attorney at the Office of the State Attorney since January 1996, overseeing all felony prosecutions, including homicide cases, with over 25 homicide trials personally prosecuted, involving complex legal matters such as DUI Manslaughter and Child Molestation. Art J. has a notable background in the military, having served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Air Force from May 1983 to January 2021, including a role as Mobilization Assistant to The Judge Advocate General. Academic credentials include a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from New York University School of Law, a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Albany Law School, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting from the University of Notre Dame.