Jessica Graf

Jessica Graf is a dedicated appellate defense attorney with a focus on criminal appeals and post-conviction litigation. Based in Lubbock, Texas, she has built a robust career representing clients in intricate state and federal cases across the country.

During her law school years, Jessica excelled in appellate advocacy, participating in national moot court competitions. She earned recognition as Best Oral Advocate and Best Brief Writer in Texas and achieved national ranking for her skills. Graduating in the top ten percent of her class, she secured a prestigious clerkship with two judges at the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, the state's highest criminal court. This role provided her with invaluable insights into appellate judges' approaches to criminal appeals and habeas corpus claims.

Jessica's career further advanced with her seven-year tenure as an Assistant Federal Public Defender in Dallas. There, she represented clients contesting federal convictions and sentences before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. Her litigation successes include complex appeals involving sentencing enhancements under the Armed Career Criminal Act and the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. She also handled federal and state habeas proceedings, including capital cases, achieving relief for several clients, notably securing the removal of a client from death row.

Her practice is exclusively focused on appellate and post-conviction work, encompassing direct appeals, habeas corpus petitions, and other post-conviction remedies. Jessica's dual experience as an appellate advocate and judicial clerk enables her to offer candid, strategic advice to clients exploring their appellate options. She is committed to guiding clients and their families through the appellate process, attentively addressing their concerns, clearly elucidating complex legal issues, and delivering informed, practical counsel.