Biography
Jacob Longman is a senior partner at Longman Jakuback, specializing in violent crimes and Post-Conviction. He earned a bachelor's degree from LSU in Literature and History. After completing his bachelor's degree, he served in both law enforcement and the military. He then returned to LSU for law school, graduating from the Paul M. Hebert School of Law in 2017. Criminal defense work is his passion, and he enjoys reading, spending time with his fiancé and dogs, and watching sports - he roots for LSU, the New England Patriots, and the Boston Red Sox. Â
While in law school, Jacob Longman worked as a law clerk in the 19th Judicial District and as an intern and investigator at the East Baton Rouge Office of the Public Defender. After passing the Louisiana Bar Exam, he had the opportunity to open his own law firm with Kathryn Jakuback. Since the opening of their firm in 2017, they have worked successfully on many cases, including multiple cases as co-counsel with Jim Boren. Jacob is licensed to practice in all federal and state courts in Louisiana.
Education
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
J.D. - 2017
Louisiana State University
Bachelor’s Degree
Major: Literature
Major: History
Bar Admission
Louisiana
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
Professional Associations
LACDL, Member, 2018 to Present
NACDL, Member, 2019 to Present
Louisiana State Bar Association, 2018 to Present
Baton Rouge Bar Association, 2018 to Present
Baton Rouge Bar of Criminal Justice, 2018 to Present
Pro-Bono Activities
President, Student Association LACDL, 2016 to 2017
Past Positions
East Baton Rouge Office of the Public Defender, Investigator, 2016 to 2017