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 Association

  • 2021 Public Lawyer of the Year
    California Lawyers Association

  • 2014 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)

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Jodi Cleesattle for Judge 2026
3288 Adams Avenue, No. 16713 • San Diego, CA 92176