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Jodi graduated Magna Cum Laude from Michigan State University College of Law in 2008 and quickly focused her practice on providing tenacious, quality representation in high-profile criminal matters, and contested divorce and custody actions. She represents parents in child protective cases, juveniles accused of crimes in the family court, and she helps litigants restore their driving privileges after they have been revoked. Jodi has an active appellate practice as well.

During law school, Jodi clerked for the Honorable Joseph J. Farah in the Genesee County Circuit Court, immersing herself in the pursuit of learning everything she could about criminal jury trial practice, and after being admitted to the Bar in 2009, she quickly developed a reputation as an advocate who tries cases and wins.

Jodi is committed to social justice issues. Her path to the practice of law was a deeply personal journey, and she treats clients with empathy and respect. She treats each case as if it's her only case, and she fights hard for every client.

Education
Michigan State University College of Law, East Lansing, Michigan
J.D. - 2008
Honors: magna cum laude
University of Michigan-Flint, Flint, Michigan
B.A. - 1999
Honors: With High Honors
Major: English
University of Michigan - Rackham Graduate School
M.A., Master of Arts - 2003
Major: American Culture

Bar Admission
Michigan, 2009
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 2010

Representative Cases
People v. Buford, 7th Circuit, 17-0
People v. Ryan, 46th Circuit, 14-3
People v. Jackson, 7th Circuit, 16-0
People v. Gilliam, 7th Circuit, 15-0
People v. Hamp, 7th Circuit, 14-0

References
Hon. Joseph J. Farah
Hon. Mark W. Latchana
Jay N. Clothier
Charles R. Desotelle

Past Positions
Hon. Joseph J. Farah, Legal Intern, 2007 to 2008
Tucows, Inc, Managing Editor, 2000 to 2005

Professional Associations
Genesee County Bar Association, 2009 to Present
Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, 2009 to Present