Fighting for You. Listening to You.
Holistic Legal Services & Counsel in Portland, Oregon
Empowering Justice Through Zealous Advocacy & Compassionate Support
Jennifer List, founding attorney of JFL Law, champions trauma-informed advocacy, transforming legal representation into a potential pathway for positive change. I want to not only preserve your rights and fight for you —I aim to empower individuals to rebuild their lives through comprehensive support and advocacy.
Our Client-Centered Approach
Drawing from over a decade of legal expertise, I deliver powerful advocacy that integrates:
- Trauma-informed representation that acknowledges your full story
- Strategic legal defense backed by proven courtroom success
- If appropriate, direct connections to vital treatment and recovery resources
- Intensive training and experience in the benefits of wraparound services, treatment, and legal advocacy
- Personalized representation that protects your rights and dignity
Meet Jennifer List: Your Dedicated Advocate
Jennifer List brings more than ten years of legal experience and a commitment to client advocacy. Her track record includes:
- Litigated 50+ jury and bench trials, as well as several appellate cases, protecting clients' rights and securing favorable outcomes
- Acted as Probation Defense Counsel for hundreds of clients accused of violating their felony or misdemeanor probation conditions
- Served as START (Success Through Treatment Accountability Restitution & Treatment) Court Defense Counsel for Metropolitan Public Defenders, practicing holistic and integrated treatment court advocacy for clients while on a team with probation officers, mentors, prosecutors, treatment providers, and judges
- Defended insured clients from adverse insurance claims involving matters such as personal injury, wrongful death, and traffic accidents
- Served as DISP (”DUII Intensive Supervision Program”) Court Defense Counsel for Multnomah Defenders, practicing treatment court advocacy in DUII court
- Clerked for the Honorable Judge Virginia Carlton of the Mississippi Court of Appeals in Jackson, Mississippi
- Interned for the United States’ Attorneys’ Office in Memphis, Tennessee
- Interned for the Hinds County Public Defender Office in Jackson, Mississippi
Specialized Qualifications
- Juris Doctor, cum laude - The University of Mississippi School of Law
- Hendrix College - B.A., Religion & Philosophy
- Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) - Science-backed approaches that enable individuals and communities to thrive
- DISP (DUII Intensive Supervision Program) Award - Annual Award - Recognized for Compassion & Strength as Defense Counsel on the DISP Team
Local Expertise, Comprehensive Support
Community-Based Defense
Deeply rooted in the Portland-based community, I understand local courts, programs, and resources. Our strategic partnerships help connect clients with vital services for sustainable success.
Holistic Advocacy
I address not just your legal challenges, but can also work to connect you with resources for reinstating your driver’s license, housing, employment, benefits, treatment, and mental health and substance use support—creating a foundation for lasting positive change.
Your Path Forward Starts Here
At JFL Law, I understand that legal stresses can feel overwhelming. I am here to stand with you, fight for you, and help you navigate toward a better future. My commitment goes beyond the courtroom— I am dedicated to helping you rebuild with dignity and purpose.
Why Choose JFL Law?
- ✓ Proven track record of successful
- ✓ Trauma-informed approach that honors your story
- ✓ Direct access to support resources
- ✓ Transparent communication throughout your case
- ✓ Dedicated advocacy that puts your needs first
JFL LAW LLC
4145 SW Watson Avenue, Ste. 350 • Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: 503-389-8941
Text: 833-447-4588
Email: jfllaw@jfl-law.com
Web: www. jfl-law.com
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