Sex Assault Defense Jury instructions Rachel Lanzen & SOMB Registry

Program #5: 
Thurs Jan 14th  Sex Assault Defense Jury instructions Rachel Lanzen  & SOMB Registry  
Presented by Jessica Meza

Rachel Lanzen received a Juris Doctorate in 2001 from the University of Iowa College of Law.While in law school, she worked at Legal Services Corporation and HELP Legal Aid as an intern, and the Human Rights Commission as an investigator. Rachel Lanzen spent 14 years at the Colorado State Public Defender's Office representing defendants criminally accused. Rachel Lanzen continues her work for justice and equality at Lanzen Law, LLC. where she provides counsel and advocates through all stages of legal proceedings in district court, juvenile court, and county court. Rachel Lanzen has experience working on civil matters, such as assisting with record sealing, petitions to deregister, and representing parents in dependency and neglect cases. Her practice mainly focuses on defending individuals accused in criminal cases including misdemeanors, felonies, and capital offenses. Rachel is able to represent any case in any jurisdiction in Colorado. She is prepared to advocate for your rights. rachel.lanzen@gmail.com

Jessica Meza attended the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and graduated from William Mitchell College of Law in 2007. She worked as an intern in the St. Paul Public Defenders Office for 3 years. After school, Jessica came to work for the Colorado State Public Defender and remained with them for 11 years. Over the years she has represented both juvenile and adults charged with homicide, sexual offenses, domestic violence, drug offenses, DUI/DWAIs, assault, theft, and other criminal offenses. Jessica also represents many clients who are victims of abuse. She can help victims maneuver the criminal justice system to make sure they are being properly understood and heard. She has represented both petitioners and defendants in restraining order hearings. Jessica is a fluent Spanish speaker and has experience advising clients on immigration related issues. jmeza@cdjlaw.com