Jessica Agnich is a Managing Attorney in the Adult Division of the Private Defender Program. She primarily provides training and support to PDP attorneys who handle felony cases. Jessica assigns serious felony cases and provides guidance to attorneys on complex legal issues, including case strategy and expert witness selection. She also plans and coordinates MCLE trainings to support ongoing attorney development. In addition, Jessica manages the Attorney of the Day system and helps recruit, onboard, and train new attorneys.

Jessica Agnich served as a public defender for seven years before transitioning to private criminal defense, where she practiced for eleven years. Her extensive experience focused on homicides, gang-related cases, and serious and violent felonies. Jessica joined the PDP in 2018 and, as a panel attorney, secured multiple not guilty verdicts for clients facing serious charges, including cases with potential life sentences. Jessica became a member of the management team in 2024 and is a Criminal Law Specialist certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.