First Admitted: 2004, California

Professional Webpage: https://adzlaw.com/attorneys/jessica-dayton/

Bar/Professional Activity:

San Mateo County Trial Lawyers Association, President, 2024
Consumer Attorneys of California, Board Member, 2024
San Mateo County Bar Association, Women Lawyers Section, 2024
San Mateo County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2024
National Crime Victim Bar Association, 2024
American Association for Justice, Member, 2023

Videos:

Discussion of new law allowing victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment to bring lapsed civil cases in California., Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment, 2022
Civil domestic violence remedies too often get lost in the gap between the family law attorney and the personal injury attorney. This webinar will explore how victims of domestic violence can use civil lawsuits to obtain justice, hold responsible parties accountable, and obtain the financial resources needed to rebuild their lives. Attorneys can assist survivors in achieving justice by identifying the monetary and non-monetary benefits of pursuing a civil case and leaving no option foreclosed., Beyond the Restraining Order: Civil Options for Victims of Domestic Violence, Victims' Rights, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury, 2020

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Family Law Specialist, California Board of Legal Specialization, 2024

Pro bono/Community Service:

WOMEN-SV, Advisory Board Member, 2024
Family Violence Appellate Project, Advisory Board Member, 2024
San Mateo County Domestic Violence Council, Legal Process Committee, 2024
San Mateo County Law Library, Community Law Nights- Domestic Violence, 2023
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence, Board Member , 2014

Honors/Awards:

The Women Lawyers Section presents the Elinor Falvey Award to a person or organization that advances the interests of women. Nominations are based on: 1. Service to women lawyers practicing in San Mateo County, or law related achievement in San Mateo County, 2. Service to women lawyers in general or law related achievement in general, and 3. Service or achievement in areas of special concern to all women such as equal employment opportunity, domestic violence, child advocacy, child care, education or service to families. ADZ Law, LLP received this award in 2021., Elinor Falvey Award, San Mateo County Bar Association, Womens Lawyers Section, 2021

Educational Background:

University of Vermont, 1997

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

SMCTLA leads by example in donating time to our local safety net organization by delivering meals to homebound residents. , Author, Volunteer Spotlight: SMCTLA Supports Samaritan House With Donations and Service, Consumer Attorneys of California Forum, 2024
This article details my work in passing AB2777 to confirm the 10 year statute of limitations for adult sexual assault survivors in civil litigation. , Co-Author, California’s Latest Legal Change Reduces a Significant Barrier to Suing Rapists, Ms. Magazine, 2023
This article details the intersection of sexual abuse and domestic violence and the recent legislative change that expands civil options for survivors. , Co-Author, Another Legislative Change Reduces Barriers for DV Tort Actions in California, Domestic Violence Report Vol. 28. No, 6 August/September 2023, 2023
This article is an overview of how abusers use defamation as a silencing tool. There are strategies and laws to protect survivors so they can tell their truth., Author, The Threat of Defamation in Domestic Violence Cases and Strategies to Respond, Practising Law Institute, 2022
A detailed report of civil remedies for victims in domestic abuse cases. The duties of attorneys to inform clients of their options outside of the family law case., Author, The Intersection of Family Law and Torts in Domestic Abuse Cases, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists, Family Law Specialists, California, 2021
Details the importance of understanding and pursuing justice for victims in both the civil and criminal court systems., author, Bridging the Gap Between the Civil and Criminal Legal Systems for Domestic Violence Survivors, Practicing Law Institute, 2015
9 Cardozo Women's L.J. 281, Author, The Silencing of a Woman's Choice: Mandatory Arrest and No Drop Prosecution Policies in Domestic Violence Cases, Cardozo Women's Law Journal, Victim Advocacy, Criminal Justice, Domestic Violence, 2003

Industry Groups:

And Sexual Assault
Stalking
Victims of domestic violence

Jessica Dayton