Jessica Morales

Jessica Morales is a dedicated, homegrown Southern Maryland attorney. She is licensed to practice in both Maryland and the District of Columbia, is fluent in Spanish, and brings a strong litigation background with extensive courtroom experience to her clients.

Ms. Morales earned her B.A. from Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. She went on to receive her J.D. from Lincoln Memorial University, School of Law in Knoxville, Tennessee. During law school, she gained valuable experience working for the Honorable Shayne Sexton, serving in the Public Defender’s Office, and conducting legal analysis as a Legal Research Assistant. She also demonstrated her passion for advocacy as the leader of the school’s Mock Trial Team.

Following law school, Ms. Morales clerked for two distinguished judges in Maryland’s Circuit Courts. She first served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Joseph M. Stanalonis in the Circuit Court for St. Mary’s County, followed by a clerkship with the Honorable H. James West in the Circuit Court for Charles County. These clerkships provided her with extensive insight into the judicial process, strengthened her litigation skills, and created invaluable connections with other attorneys and members of the bench.

After completing her clerkships, Ms. Morales entered private practice where she developed a focused practice in family law, civil litigation, and collections. She is committed to guiding clients through challenging legal matters with direct communication, practical advice, and strong advocacy. Ms. Morales firmly believes that true advocacy means standing firm when the stakes are high because every case is an opportunity to ensure the system works the way it should.

Ms. Morales is an active member of the legal community. She is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Charles County Bar Association—where she previously served as President—and the St. Mary’s County Bar Association. She also serves as a Court-Appointed Best Interest Attorney and Child Privilege Attorney for Southern Maryland, advocating for children in family law matters.

In recognition of her professional accomplishments and service to the legal community, Ms. Morales was appointed by Governor Wes Moore to serve on the Judicial Nominating Commission for District 15. She has also been honored with the Lawyers of Distinction Award in both 2025 and 2026.

Outside of her legal practice, Ms. Morales has spent time coaching high school field hockey and lacrosse.