Jennifer E. McCanney is an attorney at LaMarche Safranko Law. Jennifer focuses her work on clients who are injured or accused of a crime. Born and raised in Woodstock, New York, Jennifer received her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University at Albany (2005) and Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School (2009). While in law school, she was the Chairman of the Women’s Law Caucus and an accomplished competitor in the Moot Court Program. She received the prestigious Kate Stoneman Student Award at graduation, recognizing her leadership for women throughout law school. She has participated in career panels at Albany Law School and acted as a Judge in the Senior Prize Trials.
Jennifer began her career as an intern with the Albany County District Attorney while in law school and was hired as a prosecutor in the office immediately upon graduation. She was the designated prosecutor in Albany City Court’s Domestic Violence Court until 2013, when she was promoted to the Special Victims Unit and eventually Bureau Chief. Jennifer spent the next eleven years successfully prosecuting felony level cases involving domestic violence, sexual assault, kidnapping, crimes against children, and homicides.
In January 2022, Jennifer was promoted to Bureau Chief of the Local Court Unit, where she utilized her experience to supervise and train prosecutors who represent the office in the local courts as well as handle an array of felony level offenses, particularly homicides. Her deep understanding of criminal law and procedure, along with her success in the courtroom, gained her the reputation of being a formidable opponent.
Jennifer’s extensive litigation and trial experience will be an asset to every client she represents as she shifts her focus to advocating for the injured and the accused. “Spending fifteen years in the courtroom every day has provided me with the knowledge and confidence required to successfully litigate any case. I will use the same passion and zeal I displayed when advocating for victims to ensure my clients receive the justice and representation they deserve.” Jennifer reflected. “During my time at the DA’s office, I greatly admired how the attorneys at LaMarche Safranko Law tirelessly advocated for their clients. After seeing judges, police officers, and other respected colleagues consistently refer their family and friends to the firm, I knew it was a culture I would be proud to be part of.”
