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Kathleen M. Jennings 
Wilmington, Delaware
Partner
phone 302-655-4600
fax 302-656-4622
email Email Me

I bring to my clients a wealth of experience in criminal law. Every person I represent deserves the best advice possible. When I meet a new client, it is always at a difficult and critical time in that person's life. My clients need to know that I will fight for them and achieve the best result possible in the justice system.

I have tried over a hundred jury trials, and I have handled thousands of cases. When a client entrusts me with his case, that client's case is the most important matter I have. For many people, the system is confusing and frightening. For many people, the case will affect their livelihood, their families and at times their freedom. For corporate clients, the criminal system can pose the risk of financial ruin. Clients can rest assured that I will always have their best interest in mind.

Being a lawyer is a privilege, and it is the privilege to serve others with skillful advocacy and sound advice. I have been fortunate to have served for many years as a prosecutor and then as Chief Deputy Attorney General in Delaware. I have been likewise fortunate to have been inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers, a highly selective organization that is comprised of the best trial lawyers in each state. Most importantly, I have been fortunate to have represented many good people who have had unfortunate circumstances or made singular mistakes and who I now can greet happily, as I see them in my neighborhood, the grocery store, at local schools or just as passers by. This is the most gratifying part of being a lawyer, knowing that you made a positive impact on a person's life. Our clients deserve no less.

Areas of Practice:
Business & Commercial Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Fraud
DUI/DWI
Drug Violations
Federal
Felonies
Grand Jury Proceedings
Juvenile Crimes
Misdemeanor
Parole & Probation
Prosecution
Traffic Violations
White Collar Crimes
Federal Trial Practice
State Trial Practice
Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
Premises Liability -- Plaintiff
Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff
Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff
Bar Admissions:
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
U.S. District Court District of Delaware, 1978
Delaware, 1978
Education:
Villanova University School of Law, Villanova, Pennsylvania, 1978
J.D.


University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware
B.A. Degree with Distinction
Honors: Magna Cum Laude


Classes/Seminars Taught:
White Collar Criminal Defense Seminar/ Moderator, Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2009


Panel Presentation on Medical Device Regulation, ABA, 2009


Panel Presentation on Internal Corporate Investigations, ABA, 2010


Honors and Awards:
Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2003 - Present


William M. Killen Memorial Award of Delaware Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2005


Delaware Today Magazine, named as one of the best criminal defense attorneys


Pennsylvania Superlawyers, Named as one Delaware's Top Defense attorneys


Professional Associations and Memberships:
American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow


Delaware Trial Lawyers Association
Member


National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys


Delaware Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Delaware State Bar Association


Federal Bar Association, Delaware Chapter
Chair of Criminal Law Section


U.S. District Court Committee on Local Civil Rules


3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Committee on Model Criminal Jury Instructions


Richard S. Rodney Inn of Court


Delaware State Bar Association
Committee on Response to Public Comment


Delaware State Bar Association
Nominations Committee


Delaware State Bar Association
Committee on Judicial Appointments


Member of SURJ (Stand Up For What's Right and Just), 2002 - Present


Office of the Child Advocate
Guardian ad litem


Member of the Board of Directors of Applied Bank, 2000 - Present


Member of the Board of Directors of Wesley College, 2009 - Present


Past Employment Positions:
Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP, Partner, 2009 - 2010


WolfBlock LLP, Partner, 2008 - 2009


Oberly Jennings & Rhodunda, P.A., Partner, 1995 - 2008


Delaware Attorney General's Office, Chief Deputy Attorney General and State Prosecutor, 1993 - 1995


Delaware Attorney General's Office, State Prosecutor, 1993


Delaware Attorney General's Office, Private Practice, 1983 - 1984


Delaware Attorney General's Office, Deputy Attorney General, 1978 - 1995


Pro Bono Activities:
Guardian ad Litem for Foster Child, 2003 - Present
Location

8 E. 13th Street
Wilmington, DE 19801-3202

Phone: 302-353-1766
Fax: 302-656-4622