Amika H. Jeffries
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Amika H. Jeffries | |
|---|---|
| Jeffries Law, PLLC. | |
| Public Defender | |
| In office 2019 – current | |
| National Organization for Women at Stetson College of Law[1] | |
| In office 2018 – current | |
| President | President |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Amika Horne Jeffries |
| Residence | Central Florida, USA |
| Alma mater | Florida A&M University (BA) Stetson University College of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | Civil Servant |
| Profession | Attorney |
Amika H. Jeffries is an American lawyer who has served as a Public Defender in the counties of Pinellas and Escambia. When she relocated to central Florida, she focused her practice on Family Law, Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Personal Injury.[2][3]
Her primary goal is to serve and support her community in every way possible. She enjoys building connections with community leaders and businesses for which she can help others access community resources. Amika furthers her commitment to building better communities by serving as a Director on the Board for Best Neighbors, Inc.[4]
Biography
Jeffries is an African American born and raised in Pensacola, Florida. She graduated from Escambia High School in 2010 and earned a bachelor's degree from Florida A&M University in 2014. Jeffries graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a bachelor’s in health science/pre-physical therapy and a minor in psychology, with the intention of becoming a doctor in physical therapy, but her passions for social activism and advocacy led her to law school. Jeffries received a Juris Doctor from the Stetson University College of Law in 2019.[5]
Amika Jeffries was chosen to work with Florida Legal Services in Newberry, Florida, which provides legal aid to low-income families in the community. She was excited to support the Florida Institutional Legal Services program, which provides civil legal aid to those in Florida state prisons, county jails, and mental health facilities. Jeffries advocates for underserved communities, often tackling economic, social justice, and discrimination cases, working pro-bono with legal aid clinics and community events and serving on the executive board of the national reproductive justice organization If/When/How.[6][7]
Personal life
Jeffries has dedicated her life to serving others in all aspects of her life. When Jeffries isn't wearing her attorney hat, she enjoys grilling food, binge-watching a TV series, or planning a vacation.[8]
References
- ↑ "National Organization for Women at Stetson College of Law". Stetson University. Stetson University College of Law.
- ↑ "Jeffries Law, PLLC". Jeffries Law, PLLC.
- ↑ "The Florida Bar Member Profile". The Florida Bar. The Florida Bar.
- ↑ "directors-library". Best Neighbors. Best Neighbors, Inc.
- ↑ "Amika Jeffries. Photo by Merve Ozcan". Stetson University. Stetson University College of Law.
- ↑ Wise, Rachel (May 30, 2018). "Stetson student fellowship recipients spend the summer giving back to the community". University of Stetson Law.
- ↑ "Foundation funds 14 law students through Summer Fellow Grant Program". No. Foundation Initiatives. The Florida Bar Foundation. June 6, 2018.
- ↑ "Jeffries Law, PLLC". Jeffries Law, PLLC.
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