Jamie Treto

Jamie's Biography

As a first-generation Hispanic, Jamie Treto is no stranger to overcoming challenges and breaking barriers. Because of this, she is passionate about serving the Hispanic community and others going through difficult circumstances.

Jamie was raised in Garden City, Kansas where her family still resides. Jamie moved to Lawrence, Kansas and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a minor in Business Administration in 2019 from the University of Kansas. During her undergraduate studies, she was an active member of their mock trial team where she learned to hone her skills in the court room.

Jamie then went on to receive her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2023 and received the CALI Award for Excellence for receiving the top grade in Jurisdiction. During her time at KU Law, Jamie worked as a student attorney for the Legal Aid Clinic. There, she represented low-income adults and juveniles facing criminal charges. She also worked as a student attorney for the Paul E. Wilson Project for Innocence & Post-Conviction Remedies Clinic where she represented state and federal prisoners in appellate and post-conviction litigation. It was through these clinics where Jamie discovered her passion for helping those in need.

When Jamie is not advocating for her clients, you will find her cooking up a meal, spending time with her family and golden retriever named Bella, or seeking out new travel destinations.

Jamie is a fluent Spanish speaker and is licensed to practice law in Kansas.