Janina Crenshaw

Janina Crenshaw, Esq. is an experienced legal professional currently serving as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the Commonwealth of Virginia since July 2021, where responsibilities include prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases, managing relationships with law enforcement, and conducting trials in various courts. Prior to this role, Janina held positions as Project Supervisor at PAE, overseeing litigation support activities; Quality Control Attorney at Consilio Services, providing training and document review; and Supervising Attorney at Vassell & LeeRC Law Group, where efforts resulted in favorable outcomes for immigration clients. Additional experience includes roles as Associate Attorney at Thoronka Law Offices, Contract Attorney at Hire Counsel, and internships with the United States Army JAG and the United States Attorney's Office. Janina obtained a Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government from Middle Tennessee State University.