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Jessica McDonald

Peebles,OH

Summary

Dynamic attorney with proven expertise in trial advocacy and case management. Recognized for strategic planning and effective communication in navigating complex legal situations, driving successful outcomes in misdemeanor and felony prosecutions.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Chillicothe Law Director

City of Chillicothe
Chillicothe , OH
12.2025 - Current
  • Assigned to Judge Washburn's courtroom in the Chillicothe Municipal Court
  • Responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor offenses on a rotating calendarr
  • conduct felony preliminary hearings as assigned
  • argue pretrial motions, bench trials and jury trials

Attorney at Law

Villarreal Law Firm
Chillicothe , Oh
06.2025 - Current
  • family law based private practice
  • divorce, dissolution, and child custody cases
  • breach of contract civil cases
  • personal injury

Supervising Attorney

Ohio Public Defenders Office
Chillicothe , OH
02.2002 - 06.2025
  • supervised staff of lawyers across all criminal courts in Ross County, ensuring effective case management
  • managed caseload of delinquency to adult felony cases, providing comprehensive legal representation
  • oversaw cases from arraignment through trial, ensuring thorough preparation and advocacy at each stage

Assistant Pike County Prosecutor

Pike County Prosecutor's Office
Waverly , OH
05.2000 - 02.2006
  • Managed felony prosecutions by overseeing assigned cases and coordinating with law enforcement for successful case resolutions.
  • Prepared cases for grand jury presentation, ensuring thorough documentation and effective argumentation.
  • Handled all cases in juvenile and county courts as sole assistant prosecutor in office.

Education

Juris Doctorate

Capital University School of Law
Columbus, Ohio
05-2002

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Shawnee State University
Portsmouth, OH
05-1999

Skills

  • Criminal law expertise
  • Trial advocacy
  • Litigation strategy
  • Pretrial motions
  • Legal research
  • Courtroom procedures
  • Case management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Client relations
  • Staff supervision
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Assistant Chillicothe Law Director

City of Chillicothe
12.2025 - Current

Attorney at Law

Villarreal Law Firm
06.2025 - Current

Supervising Attorney

Ohio Public Defenders Office
02.2002 - 06.2025

Assistant Pike County Prosecutor

Pike County Prosecutor's Office
05.2000 - 02.2006

Juris Doctorate

Capital University School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Social Sciences

Shawnee State University
Jessica McDonald