Attorney Jessenia Rosales

Jessenia is a first-generation Criminal Defense and Family Law attorney. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology with a Minor in Psychology from the University of South Florida. She then earned her law degree at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Tampa, Florida, graduating with honors. Jessenia later re-enrolled at Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School to earn a Master of Laws in Intellectual Property.

While earning her degrees, Jessenia interned at the Public Defender's office in Hillsborough County after working as a paralegal at a private law practice in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Jessenia has been practicing law in Florida since 2017. She started her own firm, the Law Office of Jessenia Rosales, LLC in 2018 to handle criminal and family law cases. Shortly after, Jessenia received the Rising Professional Award from the Federal Bar Association Younger Lawyers Division. Jessenia is also on the Florida Justice Center's Legal All-Star Team. In 2020, Jessenia was recognized for her superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence and stature as a Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association.

Jessenia is an active member of the Federal Bar Association, American Bar Association, Pinellas Latin Bar Association, and Clearwater Bar Association. Her volunteer service includes being chairperson of the Clearwater Bar Association's Diversity & Inclusion Symposium Committee, serving as community outreach for the Pinellas Latin Bar Association and presides on the Board of the Florida Justice Center.

Jessenia has also worked pro bono for Bay Area Legal Services and the Florida League of Women Voters. Jessenia manages and operates a purpose driven law practice with a true passion for helping others.

Jessenia currently lives in the Tampa Bay area with her two daughters. They enjoy spending time outdoors with family and friends.