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Jennifer L. Kafes

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Location : Linthicum Heights, MD

Biography

After 21+ years of practicing law in the state of Maryland, Jennifer Kafes, Esq. joined the JC Law team in 2022 as an Associate Attorney in our Criminal Defense Department. She’s tried countless cases in various court systems, whether as an Assistant State's Attorney for Baltimore City and Harford County, or as a litigator in private practice. Jennifer's combined experience as both prosecutor and defense attorney enables her to lend a unique perspective to every case and attain the best level of representation for each of our clients.

Jennifer graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in English in 1995 and the University of Baltimore School of Law in 2001. After graduation, she clerked for the Honorable Stephen M. Waldron on the Circuit Court of Harford County.Jennifer is barred both federally and in the state of Maryland. She has one daughter and two adorable grandchildren.

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense 100%

Education

  • University of Baltimore School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland
    • J.D. – 2001
    • Law Journal: Journal of Environmental Law, Manuscripts Editor
  • University of Maryland College Park, College Park, Maryland
    • B.A.
    • Major: English

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. District Court District of Maryland, 2002
  • Maryland, 2001

Professional Associations

  • The Attorney Grievance Commission Peer Review Committee, Member, 2008 to Present

Current Employment Position

  • Associate Attorney

Past Positions

  • Harford County State's Attorney's Office, Assistant State's Attorney, 2017 to 2021
  • Maryland Office of the Public Defender, Assistant Public Defender, 2006 to 2014

Languages

  • English

Pro Bono Activities

  • Harford County Mock Trial Coach - Edgewood High School, 2018 to 2020