Jasmin’s interest in criminal defense is deeply personal, stemming from having seen family members’ experiences navigating the criminal justice system. She aims to simplify the criminal justice process for her clients, understanding firsthand how emotionally and physically taxing facing criminal charges can be.
In her free time, Jasmin loves binge-watching crime documentaries, reading, and spending time with her fiancé and two cats. Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and graduated from New Haven High School, in New Haven, Indiana where she participated in Cheerleading, Chess Club, Soccer, and was President of the National Honor Society.
Jasmin graduated from Trine University with a B.S. in Psychology with a Minor in Forensic Psychology in May of 2022. She was one of 2 students who completed the 3+3 Legal Program (completed coursework at Trine after only three years. Her first-year courses at IU McKinney fulfilled the requirements for her Trine bachelor’s degree.)
Jasmin worked at Rolfes Henry, LPA, (a personal injury firm) as a legal intern during the Summer of 2022. Jasmin participated in Trial Practice course at IU McKinney where she honed her trial skills and conducted a mock trial, before a judge.
In the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters, Jasmin joined the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney Criminal Defense Clinic, where she provided legal defense to indigent clients under the supervision of attorneys from the Marion County Public Defender Agency. Starting in January 2023, Jasmin joined Banks & Brower as a legal intern where she impressed the team so much that they offered her a full-time position as an attorney once she graduated from IU Law School in 2024.
Jasmin has quickly become a rising star and an integral member of the Banks & Brower team. You can feel confident in hiring Jasmin for your criminal case.
