Jeslin Zachariah is an Attorney at Keller Postman LLC. Her substantial litigation experience combined with her compassion allows her to zealously advocate for clients with excellence.

At Keller Postman, Jeslin is committed to pursuing justice on behalf of military service members and civilians affected by water contamination at Camp Lejeune. She engages with clients daily to address concerns and collaborates with a team to build and advance case initiatives.

Prior to joining the firm, Jeslin served as an Assistant District Attorney at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office in Brooklyn, New York. Jeslin prosecuted hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases from arrest to sentencing, including investigations, grand jury presentations, discovery and motion practice, and judicial hearings.

Jeslin graduated cum laude from American University Washington College of Law, where she successfully obtained asylum for a client through the International Human Rights Law Clinic. Additionally, she served as a law clerk at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia and the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.

Jeslin earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she had the opportunity to study abroad in Ecuador and teach English to young students. Prior to law school, she worked with the International Justice Mission in the Philippines assisting law enforcement to conduct rescue operations of child trafficking victims.

Jeslin is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and New York only.

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"A significant part of my role involves navigating meaningful conversations with clients that combines compassion and advocacy. Listening to tragic stories shared by military service members and civilians affected by water contamination at Camp Lejeune has affirmed how impactful this work is and I am grateful to serve on the Camp Lejeune team. "

Jeslin Zachariah

Education

  • J.D., American University Washington College of Law
  • B.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Previous Affiliations

  • Kings County District Attorney’s Office