The Law Office of Jennifer Hernandez

10/03/2026

On October 2, 1967, Chief Justice Earl Warren swore in Thurgood Marshall as the first Black U.S. Supreme Court justice in the nation's history.

President Lyndon B. Johnson appointed Justice Marshall to the Supreme Court, where he continued to protect equal rights for all until his retirement in 1991.

01/28/2026

11/04/2025

⚖️ Legal term of the week: hearsay evidence

If you've watched a legal TV show like "Suits" or "Law and Order" you've probably heard the term, but what does it mean?

Hearsay evidence is evidence that isn't based on the personal knowledge of a witness.

Like in the mock trial episode of "Suits" when Kyle used a statement from a third party: "Jenny told me that Sydney hated her promotion."

Check out The Missouri Bar's no-cost legal glossary at MissouriLawyersHelp.org/Public-Resources/Legal-Glossary/ to learn more about .

10/22/2025

Donations can be dropped off at The Law Office of Jennifer Hernandez, 17 W. Kansas St., Liberty, MO 64068, during the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

06/27/2025

https://missouriindependent.com/2025/06/26/judges-in-missouri-can-levy-death-if-juries-deadlock-some-say-thats-unconstitutional/

Missouri is an outlier in allowing judges to impose death. Some experts question whether the law is unconstitutional.

05/01/2025

The Supreme Court of Missouri created Juror Appreciation Week 25 years ago to honor the service of those who endure to uphold justice in Missouri. The order states, “Each year thousands of Missourians perform one of the most significant civic duties granted to citizens – they serve as fair and impartial jurors in communities throughout the state. To honor those citizens who have performed their civic duty, all Missouri courts are directed to observe Juror Appreciation Week ....”

1,017,401 Missourians have served as jurors over the past 25 years to uphold justice. 69,708 of those were in 2024. Keep an eye on The Missouri Bar page this week and visit ShowMeRights.org/Jury-Duty to learn more about jury service.

12/03/2024

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 ? ✅

America has a high recidivism rate that is baked into the foundation of the criminal justice system. Recently released inmates often struggle with reintegration back into society, due to job insecurity, a lack of support system, limited access to educational resources, mental health issues, and societal judgment. These individuals need community support and resources so they may successfully integration back into society.

11/30/2024

Happy Small Business Day! 🎉

We appreciate all of the support in the opening of the Law Office of Jennifer Hernandez. We want to spread that positivity by highlighting local businesses in Downtown Liberty

Shout out to Classy Chocolate, 3Halves Brew Pub & BBQ, Ginger Sue's, and the vendors at Liberty at Farmers' Market for creating a great community.

11/19/2024

🚨𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 ?🚨

There are many reasons why an innocent person might confess to a crime they didn’t commit. In an effort to solve crime, law enforcement may employ various tactics. These tactics may include fabricating evidence, subjecting individuals to prolonged interrogations, false promises, and pressure to lie. An individual's age, mental health, developmental intelligence, and experience with the legal system may all play a role in false confessions.

It’s crucial to remember that you have rights! If you're ever in a situation where you are being questioned by the police, it is your right to ask for an attorney and delay answering any questions until your legal representative is present.

11/11/2024

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬🎖

We appreciate the sacrifices that our veterans have made for the country. It is also important to remember the struggles and tribulations that veterans often experience after service. Veterans may struggle with finding support and community resources which can lead to a higher rates of imprisonment and homelessness.