Jennifer Ellen Speas

Jennifer Ellen Speas

4.6
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 30 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Unknown

310 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN

About Jennifer

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Experience handling Drug crime charges

30 years

60%
Domestic Violence 20%

Focusing specifically on Domestic Assault

30 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 29 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1996

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Iowa for 30 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 1995

Retired/Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Speas Law Firm

310 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55415-1030

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Jennifer Ellen Speas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Jack | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kind, Caring, Empathetic and ProActive

I have known Jennifer Speas for years. Not only is she a “bull dog” and works pro-actively on her clients behalf but she also has compassion and empathy towards her clients; something too often lacking in most defense attorneys. She has represented me in multiple situations and her knowledge of the l...aw is astounding. She has worked so hard for so many clients and she is truly a one-of-a-kind person. She is a truly caring person first and an attorney second, though her expertise is without equal. Thank you Jennifer Speas!!! Though I hope to never need your litigation assistance again, I am grateful to count you as a friend and someone who has my back at all times.

Posted by Gary | June 26, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Super Helpful

I really appreciated how quickly Attorney Jennifer Speas responded to my inquiry. She was professional, clear, and took the time to answer all of my questions. Highly recommend!

Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jennifer Speas Got my 2 Felony charges dismissed.

On December 17, 2021, I was accused of committing a crime I didn't do. I was slammed with 2 counts of Felony charges. I found Jennifer Speas to represent me. When I got to her office to meet her one-on- one, she was already prepared. She had analyzed my case and she was ready for a defense. She made ...a move to dismiss the charges but I had the most difficult prosecutor at that time so she refused to dismiss. Jenniferr was always ready for Trial because I insisted not to settle for any plea that would ruin my life. Jennifer also brought in another Defense Attorney who is equally good. She didn't charge me for it. She paid him from her retainer. She and the co-counsel were bent on defending me with everything they've got. They kept fighting and fighting for me. We started the first trial in December 2023 but the judge dismissed the jury on day 3 because the prosecutor kept hiding information from the defense. We were ready to start the second Trial on August 12, 2024. The new prosecutor dismissed the case on August 8, 2024. Jennifer is very professional, very knowledgeable and determined to get you the best outcome. I highly recommend Jennifer Speas for your defense any day. Don't think about it. Just hire her. Thank you, O.O

Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Experience, Very Grateful.

When initially speaking with attorneys and doing consults, Jennifer's decades of experience really showed early on and she made me feel very educated and comfortable. She made herself available to answer any and all questions and fought for a good outcome for me and my situation. I definitely recomme...nd her.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Licensing Board Defense

Jennifer is a great attorney that I would highly recommend! From the initial consult, through the gathering of evidence and conference, Jennifer was always available and supportive through the entire process, building my confidence in my case that ultimately led to a dismissal.

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Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

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"Jennifer is an excellent attorney that truly cares about her clients. She is very intelligent and has reached very successful results with her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2003

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2002

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2001

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2000

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1999

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Owner, Speas Law Firm

Associations

Amdahl Inn of Court

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Rhines

Defense won and case dismissed.

State v. Walker

Case dismissed.

State v. Schibilla

Plead to Refusal with a sentence of 180 days (with 120 on home monitoring), $50 fine, and no home monitoring fees.

Investigation - Ramsey County

County Attorney declined criminal charges.

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Education

1995

Drake University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of Iowa

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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