Meet Jennifer Jeram

Jennifer and husband Dan with their three children posing in front of a blue house with white trim, standing on a grassy lawn.
Jennifer and her three children smiling in front of a University at Buffalo School of Law sign, surrounded by balloons.
Jennifers dog wearing a bandana with the text "Jennifer Jeram for Town Justice" sitting on a carpeted floor in front of a couch.

Jennifer and her husband Dan have called Clifton Park home since 2009. They have three children - Jimmy (13), Ben (11), and Maddie (8) - and they love raising their family here. They are deeply involved in the community, from Shen Track & Field to Clifton Park Soccer, Baseball, and Junior Plainsmen Football. On rare free days, they enjoy hiking local trails with their dog, Spot.

Originally from Niskayuna, Jennifer earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from McGill University. She began her career as a case manager at the YWCA Domestic Violence Shelter, supporting victims in Family Court. Determined to make a greater impact, she pursued a law degree at the University at Buffalo Law School, working in its domestic violence clinic and interning with the Schenectady County District Attorney’s Office, assisting in prosecuting sex crimes and other offenses.

After law school, she returned home to represent domestic violence victims, an experience that deepened her respect for fair and effective judges and led her to a career in the judicial system. With nearly 20 years in the courts, she has handled thousands of cases with integrity and respect.

Beyond her legal career, Jennifer is passionate about giving back to her community. She is a parishioner at St. Edward the Confessor Church and a member of Clifton Park Elks Lodge No. 2466, where she helps organize Elktoberfest, benefiting the Cerebral Palsy Association of NY. She serves on the Clifton Park Historic Preservation Commission, and can be found helping at many local events. She is also actively involved in the Arongen Elementary School PTA, serving as Co-President from 2022 to 2024.

Jennifer’s extensive legal experience, deep community roots, and dedication to justice make her the ideal candidate for Town Justice. She is ready to serve Clifton Park with fairness and integrity.

Legal Experience

  • Court Attorney in the Supreme Court, Fourth Judicial District since 2009, currently serving as Principal Law Clerk to Supreme Court Justice Dianne N. Freestone in Saratoga County. As Principal Law Clerk,

    • Jennifer spends her days conferencing cases and attending Court proceedings, reviewing motions and other submissions, and drafting decisions and orders for the Judge.

  • Appellate Court Attorney in the Appellate Division, Third Department in Albany from 2007 to 2009.

  • Has helped decide thousands of cases in virtually every area of the law.

  • Certified Court Roster Mediator, trained in resolving cases outside traditional litigation.

  • Known for her professionalism and commitment to fair, respectful, and efficient case handling.

Community Involvement

Jennifer is deeply engaged in both the legal and local community:

  • Legal Leadership:

    • Vice President/President-Elect of the Adirondack Women’s Bar Association.

    • Member of the Fourth Judicial District’s Equal Justice in the Courts Committee.

    • Appointed to the Saratoga County Criminal Justice Advisory Committee.

  • Volunteer and Civic Engagement:

    • Board Member, Saratoga Center for the Family (since 2019), working to prevent child abuse.

    • Clifton Park Historic Preservation Commission (appointed 2022), preserving local history.

    • Co-President, Arongen Elementary School PTA (2022–2024), instrumental in reinstating First LEGO League at the school.

Jennifer has been recognized for her leadership and volunteerism, receiving both the Post Star 20 Under 40 Award in 2017 and the New York State PTA Honorary Life Member Award in 2024.