About your defense attorney - Jennifer Casanova
Jennifer Casanova is an attorney with a passion for justice, and a strong background in criminal law. Ms. Casanova has gained valuable experience working in metro area prosecutor's offices. As an Assistant County Attorney, she built her reputation working in several of Minnesota's high-volume counties, including Hennepin, Dakota, Scott and Carver. Ms. Casanova quickly gained invaluable experience as an Adult Prosecutor and in trying Juvenile Crimes.
Now, Ms. Casanova uses the knowledge and experience she gained as a prosecutor to achieve justice for her criminal defense clients. Ms. Casanova has built an excellent working relationship with many judges, prosecutors, police officers and defense attorneys around the region.
Education:
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts in
Sociology Law/Criminology/Deviance 1999
William Mitchell College of Law
Juris Doctorate 2003
Admitted to the Minnesota Bar: 2003
Other Experience:
First attorney in Minnesota to prosecute defendants who victimized judges and court administrators by filing false liens. Became the pseudo "State Expert" on these crimes.
Experience in front of the Minnesota Court of Appeals
One of the first prosecutors to sentence a defendant with a jury panel under the Blakley decision. Created Jury Instructions and procedure for the sentencing trial
Countless jury and court trials
Qualified Neutral
Certified Mediator/Arbitrator
Community Involvement:
Ms. Casanova is also involved in giving back to her community. She has done pro bono work with the Volunteer Lawyers Network and through Casanova Criminal Defense. She helped organize a national appreciation event for soldiers called Standup for the Troops. She has been a volunteer for National Night Out and for the Special Olympics.
Ms. Casanova cares about her clients and puts considerable time and care into each case. Call now for a free consultation with this experienced trial attorney.
Now, Ms. Casanova uses the knowledge and experience she gained as a prosecutor to achieve justice for her criminal defense clients. Ms. Casanova has built an excellent working relationship with many judges, prosecutors, police officers and defense attorneys around the region.
Education:
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Arts in
Sociology Law/Criminology/Deviance 1999
William Mitchell College of Law
Juris Doctorate 2003
Admitted to the Minnesota Bar: 2003
Other Experience:
First attorney in Minnesota to prosecute defendants who victimized judges and court administrators by filing false liens. Became the pseudo "State Expert" on these crimes.
Experience in front of the Minnesota Court of Appeals
One of the first prosecutors to sentence a defendant with a jury panel under the Blakley decision. Created Jury Instructions and procedure for the sentencing trial
Countless jury and court trials
Qualified Neutral
Certified Mediator/Arbitrator
Community Involvement:
Ms. Casanova is also involved in giving back to her community. She has done pro bono work with the Volunteer Lawyers Network and through Casanova Criminal Defense. She helped organize a national appreciation event for soldiers called Standup for the Troops. She has been a volunteer for National Night Out and for the Special Olympics.
Ms. Casanova cares about her clients and puts considerable time and care into each case. Call now for a free consultation with this experienced trial attorney.
