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Jennifer Ellen Speas
About Jennifer
Biography
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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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 29 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Iowa for 30 years
State: Iowa
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Speas Law Firm
310 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55415-1030
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Posted by Gary | June 26, 2025
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!
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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
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.
Education
1995
Drake University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Iowa
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English