Lorraine has been a resident of Chester County for 21 years along with her husband and three children. She attended the University of Delaware where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. She then attended Widener University Delaware Law School where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Subsequently, she was admitted to the Pennsylvania (1994), New Jersey (1994) and Florida Bars (1995). She has practiced law in Media, Delaware County since 1997 where her areas of practice are concentrated in criminal defense, juvenile dependency law, family law and personal injury.