Linda Jackson completed her court reporting studies at the California School of Court Reporting in Santa Ana, California in 1984.  She then re-located to the Atlanta, Georgia area and began her freelance career in court reporting.  She holds the designations of Georgia Certified Court Reporter and Registered Professional Reporter.  Linda serves as a CASA volunteer for children in foster care situations for the Alcovy Judicial Branch in Covington, Georgia.  She has two grown daughters, Christina and Michelle, and is married to Nicholas Santopietro, Director of Sales for Brother International.