About Jennifer
Jennifer Snyder took a measured route into the law. She earned a B.A. from Indiana University Bloomington in 1996 and completed her J.D. at DePaul College of Law in 1998. School gave her the tools. The early years that followed gave her the practice.
She built her career in Illinois courts. After law school she entered practice and later served in public defense. In 2022 she held the title of Principal Lawyer at the Lake County Public Defender’s office, a role that placed her in daily contact with trial calendars, client intake, and case management. That stint sharpened her courtroom skills and deepened her experience in front-line defense work.
Following public service, Snyder moved into private practice. She is listed as a lawyer at Pissetzky Law LLC. Her office listings show ties to that firm under slightly different naming conventions, but the work has been consistent: client representation in contested matters, courtroom advocacy, and case preparation. Colleagues describe her approach as methodical. She balances attention to procedural detail with steady courtroom performance.
Snyder maintains membership in several professional organizations. She is a member of the Lake County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Women’s Bar Association of Illinois. Those memberships have kept her connected to local judges, fellow defense attorneys, and county legal initiatives. She has also remained active in bar activities that touch on defense practice and legal administration.
Her practice reflects a trajectory that began in public defense and continued into private practice. Clients at Pissetzky Law LLC see a lawyer familiar with the pressures of trial work and the rhythms of county court dockets. She currently practices at Pissetzky Law LLC, focusing on criminal defense and public defense matters.
