Bethani L. Jackson

Bethani L. Jackson is a criminal defense attorney practicing through Jackson Law in Redwood City, California. She represents people accused of a range of criminal offenses, including clients facing probation violation allegations. She provides defense representation across the San Francisco Bay Area and participates in cases assigned through the San Mateo County Private Defender Panel. Her work includes reviewing criminal charges, preparing cases, and representing defendants through important stages of criminal proceedings.

Jackson earned a J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law in 2001, graduating near the top of her class and receiving Dean’s List recognition. She previously graduated cum laude from Butler University in Indianapolis with a B.A. in Political Science. During law school, she clerked with public defense offices in Colorado and Santa Clara County, participating in cases involving serious homicide allegations and death penalty litigation.

Jackson began her legal career with the commercial litigation group at Thelen Reid & Priest LLP in San Francisco. She opened her own practice in 2005 to focus on representing criminal defendants, and she joined the San Mateo County Private Defender Panel. Her criminal defense work includes cases across offense types as well as probation matters. She has completed additional training in jury selection, trial presentation, cross-examination, and other criminal trial skills.

Bethani L. Jackson is a member of the State Bar of California, the California Public Defender’s Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and regional bar associations. Her background combines public defense placements, commercial litigation experience, and private criminal practice. She works directly with defendants facing potentially significant consequences and brings attention to case preparation, legal procedure, and the protection of clients’ interests throughout the criminal process.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Jackson Law
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
• Member, San Francisco Bar Association
• Member, San Mateo County Bar Association
• Member, California Public Defender’s Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Santa Clara University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Butler University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science

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