Jada Fairley is a criminal defense attorney at Deandra Grant Law with a deep-rooted commitment to advocating for the rights of others. A native of Mississippi who knew at age 14 that she was called to the law, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Alcorn State University with a degree in Criminal Justice before earning her Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center, where she worked with the Expungement Clinic to help people overcome the barriers of past convictions. A member of the State Bar of Texas, Jada pursues criminal defense with the same drive and compassion that first inspired her career, ensuring every client has a voice in the justice system.

Meet Jada

Jada Fairley is an attorney with a deep-rooted commitment to criminal defense and advocating for the rights of others. A native of Mississippi, Jada recognized her calling to the practice of law at the young age of 14 after witnessing firsthand how quickly a single decision—or being in the wrong place at the wrong time—can alter the course of someone’s life. Those early experiences fueled her determination to become a zealous advocate for others and to ensure that every person has a voice in the justice system.

After graduating as Salutatorian of her high school class, Jada attended Alcorn State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, graduating Magna Cum Laude and completing her degree ahead of schedule. Her decision to study criminal justice was guided by her belief that truly understanding the system from every angle is essential to becoming a skilled and effective criminal defense attorney. Her academic foundation in criminal justice provides her with a comprehensive understanding of the justice system and its complexities, knowledge she continues to draw upon in her legal practice.

Jada went on to earn her Juris Doctor from Southern University Law Center. During law school, she served as a Legal Fellow for the Southern University Office of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation, working with the Expungement Clinic to help individuals overcome the barriers of past convictions and move forward with their lives. She also served on the SBA Diversity Committee Board and as a mentor in the Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Program, demonstrating her ongoing commitment to service and leadership within her community.

Jada is a member of the State Bar of Texas and continues to pursue her passion for criminal defense with the same drive and compassion that inspired her career path.

Outside of her legal practice, Jada enjoys reading, playing the piano, and exploring her passion for cooking and trying new cuisines. She also finds fulfillment in mentoring and providing career coaching through a nonprofit organization that is geared towards helping individuals seeking to create new opportunities and pursue meaningful career paths to achieve their professional and personal goals.

Education

  • Juris Doctor — Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge, LA
  • Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice (Magna Cum Laude) — Alcorn State University Lorman, MS

Professional Organizations & Memberships

State Bar of Texas
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Dallas Women Lawyers Association
Women in Law
Dallas Criminal Defense Bar

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