Jessica Russell was born and raised in Frederick, Maryland, and is now committed to providing excellent legal services to her community. In 2010, Ms. Russell interned at the Office of the Public Defender for Baltimore City's Juvenile Justice Division. From 2011- 2013, Ms. Russell competed for her school's Alternative Dispute Resolution Team, taking third place in the 2012 International Competition for Mediation Advocacy in Toronto. While in law school, Ms. Russell served on the executive board of the Law Students for Reproductive Justice, University of Maryland Chapter and was active in the International Law Society. Prior to returning to her hometown, Ms. Russell worked for Landcastle Title (Morris|Hardwick|Schneider). In recent years, she has been involved in Pro-Bono and Volunteer activities supporting indigent Marylanders, asylum seekers, individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and the LGBT community.
Since 2012
2009 - 2012
J.D. (2012)
Honors: 3rd Place - International Competition for Mediation Advocacy (Toronto, 2012)
2004 - 2008
B.A. (2008)
Activities: Judicial Board, Mock Trial, Academic Quiz Team, Fencing
Suspended License
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
