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Jennifer Longtin founded JLongtin Law to serve the community\s criminal defense needs in a new way. She is dedicated to serving the mentally ill who are involved in the criminal justice system, litigating issues of competency, sanity, and finding treatment alternatives to incarceration based on a client\s situation and history. Jennifer has a passion for seeking justice for all people and is actively working to move the criminal justice system and legal profession into the future. Jennifer Longtin, a lawyer based in Denver, Colorado, established JLongtin Law with a unique focus on serving the community\s criminal defense needs. Her dedication lies in assisting individuals with mental illnesses who are involved in the criminal justice system. Jennifer specializes in litigating issues related to competency and sanity, and she uses her clients\ personal situations and histories to identify treatment alternatives to incarceration. Her approach is centered on ensuring that the prosecution understands how her clients\ unique life experiences influence their current circumstances and requirements. Jennifer\s legal experience is diverse and extensive. As a former Colorado State Public Defender, she has a background in trial, negotiation, and appellate work. Jennifer has handled a wide range of cases, from simple traffic offenses and DUIs to complex murder and sex offense cases. She has successfully argued and briefed cases in front of the Colorado Supreme Court and the Colorado Court of Appeals. Additionally, she has appealed felony and misdemeanor convictions and litigated post-conviction proceedings, including motions for sentence reconsideration and petitions regarding ineffective assistance of counsel. For Jennifer, the trial is just the beginning of the fight for her clients\ liberty. She firmly believes in advocating for justice for all individuals and is committed to moving both the criminal justice system and the legal profession forward. Jennifer serves as the Alternative Defense Counsel Representative to the Colorado General Assembly\s Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal Justice System, where she advocates for the concerns of clients in the system at the state level. She is also a board member of NAMI Colorado, providing support to families and individuals seeking compassionate assistance for their mental health needs. Additionally, Jennifer is actively involved in providing training to the legal community, furthering her dedication to improving the legal profession. Jennifer Longtin\s innovative approach to criminal defense and her unwavering commitment to seeking justice for all individuals set her apart as a leading lawyer in Denver, Colorado.

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