Amanda was born and raised in Garrett County, Maryland where she continues to reside with her husband, Rich. She began her legal career as a senior in high school interning with a McHenry, Maryland law firm. Amanda quickly learned she wanted to pursue a full-time career in the legal field and in 2003 began working as a legal secretary for her current partner, Jack R. Turney. Since that time, she has continued to progress in the legal field, obtaining a Paralegal Certificate and a law degree. Ultimately, Amanda reached her goals by becoming a licensed attorney in both the State of Maryland and the State of West Virginia.