Attorney Jessica J. Cotton serves as the Director of our Pro Se Parents’ Clinic. She is intellectually curious and broadly knowledgeable attorney with superb advocacy skills dedicated to the representation of the underprivileged. Known as a persuasive talent possessing strong negotiation and communications skills leveraging a unique combination of technical training and relationship building. She is exceptional under pressure in high-paced environments. She strives for excellence in all things with the ability to adapt and comprehend new procedures quickly.
Ms. Cotton is an Army Veteran. In the Army, Jessica practiced as a Military Justice Advisor, Trial Counsel, and Special Assistant US Attorney for the AZ District Court. She currently owns and operates several non-profit and for-profit businesses.
Jessica earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Columbia College, and both her Master of Laws in Advocacy and Dispute Resolution and Juris Doctor from Faulkner Law School. She is a member of the Alabama State Bar Association and US Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. She’s also a active member of the Mobile Bar Association, Mobile Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.
Jessica loves helping others through her skills and testimony. She loves children, fitness, and serving others. Jessica spends her free time reading, watching TV, and spending time with her daughter and fur babies.