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Ms. Speas is a graduate of Drake Law School, where she focused her studies on criminal defense. Ms. Speas has been nominated Super Lawyer by Law & Politics Magazine, and has been featured in "Who's Who in Criminal Defense". She is a member of the Amdahl Inn of Court and National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
For 15 years, Jennifer Speas has committed herself to defending individuals being charged with crimes. Her intelligence in the courtroom and her dedication to her clients and her practice has earned her respect from judges, prosecutors and fellow lawyers. This reputation and familiarity with the Minnesota and Federal Courts System, along with her strong knowledge and litigation skills, has allowed her to take to trial or negotiate hundreds of criminal cases.
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Acquired: 1996
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State: Iowa
Acquired: 1995
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310 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55415-1030
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Posted by Jack | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Gary | June 26, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
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
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney
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.
"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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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
2000 - Present
Owner, Speas Law Firm
Defense won and case dismissed.
Case dismissed.
Plead to Refusal with a sentence of 180 days (with 120 on home monitoring), $50 fine, and no home monitoring fees.
County Attorney declined criminal charges.
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English