Jason Hoge

Admitted to practice in the Courts of New York State in 2005, Jason's dedication to justice led him to establish a Reentry Project for the Rochester office of Legal Assistance of Western New York (LawNY). In this role, he passionately represented individuals with prior convictions, navigating various legal forums to help them overcome the barriers and stigma associated with criminal records during their reintegration into society.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of Reentry, Jason was honored with the New York State Bar Association (NYSBA) Denison Ray Award in 2008, acknowledging his extraordinary commitment to providing creative, skilled, and zealous representation to low-income and disadvantaged clients.

In 2017, Jason expanded his legal practice to California, where he was admitted to practice. He served as Parent’s Defense counsel in child neglect and abuse matters in Alameda County (East Bay Family Defenders) and advocated for the housing and employment rights of survivors of domestic violence throughout the State of California with the Family Violence Appellate Project.

Before relocating to Oakland, CA, Jason contributed as the Practitioner-In-Residence at Syracuse University College of Law, focusing on criminal defense clinic work. His earlier roles include serving as an Assistant Public Defender in Wayne County, NY, and with the Monroe County Public Defenders’ Office, where he was assigned to Rochester City Court.

In early 2022, Jason returned to LawNY, bringing his wealth of experience and dedication to the practice of Reentry Law. In early 2024, Jason joined the team at Cornell University's ILR School's Criminal Justice Economic Initiative (CJEI) as the "Reentry Legal Specialist '' to assist in expanding CJEI's mission.