He received an Associate in Applied Sciences degree in Criminal Justice, with an emphasis on Police Administration from Rockland Community College. He also received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Paralegal Studies, Magna Cum Laude, Phi Sigma National Honors Society, and Deans List of Scholars from Mercy College. Upon graduation from Mercy College he worked for the New York City Law Department, Office of Corporation Counsel in the Family Court Division in Bronx County assisting in the prosecution of Juveniles.