Since joining Nielsen Koch & Grannis, Jared (he/him) has handled over 250 civil and criminal appeals before the Washington Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, winning reversals in both adult and juvenile criminal cases and parental rights matters. Although Jared's practice continues to emphasize appellate representation, he has also represented clients in criminal cases and family law proceedings at the trial court level.

Before becoming a licensed attorney in 2008, Jared also worked as a Rule 9 Legal Intern for Nielsen Koch & Grannis. Jared attended Pacific Lutheran University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and History. He graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he was a member of the Rosalie Wahl Moot Court Competition Team.

Jared is passionate about ensuring public defender wages are commensurate with other government funded attorney salaries and has testified before the Washington State Senate and House of Representatives about the need for increased public defense funding.