Dedicated to Serving the Public,
Dedicated to Equal Justice
Experienced
32 years as a trial lawyer
19 years with the California Department of Justice
Tried multiple jury trials to verdict
Admitted to practice in three states and the U.S. Supreme Court
Honored
2025 Service by a Public Attorney Award
San Diego County Bar Association2021 Public Lawyer of the Year
California Lawyers Association2014 Community Service Award
Lawyers Club of San Diego
Recognized Leadership
2024 President of California Women Lawyers
2023-2025 Co-President of Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association
2023 Founding Member of San Diego Unity Bar
San Diego County Bar Association Board of Directors (2015-2017, 2022)
2013-2014 Co-Chair of the Council of State Bar Sections
2012-2013 Chair of the California State Bar Public Law Section
Lawyers Club of San Diego Board of Directors (2008-2011)
To donate by check, please mail checks to:
Jodi Cleesattle for Judge 2026
3288 Adams Avenue, No. 16713 • San Diego, CA 92176

