Who is Faith Jenkins? Everything You Need to Know

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Age: 47 Years, 47 Year Old Females

Born Country: United States

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Height: 5'3" (160 cm), 5'3" Females

U.S. State: Louisiana

City: Shreveport, Louisiana

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education: Southern University Law Center, A.A. Lenoir Hall, C.E. Byrd High School, Louisiana Tech University

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Is Faith Jenkins still a judge?

No, Faith Jenkins is no longer a judge. She now works as a television host and legal commentator.
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What cases did Faith Jenkins preside over as a judge?

As a judge, Faith Jenkins presided over various civil cases in New York City.
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Is Faith Jenkins a lawyer?

Yes, Faith Jenkins is a licensed attorney and has practiced law in New York.
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Where did Faith Jenkins study law?

Faith Jenkins earned her law degree from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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What TV shows has Faith Jenkins appeared on?

Faith Jenkins has appeared as a legal analyst on shows such as "Dr. Phil" and "The Today Show."

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Career

Before she became a media personality or even had a legal career, Faith Jenkins was a beauty pageant contestant. She got her first taste of a beauty pageant win when she won the ‘Miss Louisiana Tech University’ title at school and became the first African-American woman to do so. In 2000, she competed in and won the ‘Miss Louisiana’ title to move onto the ‘Miss America 2001’ competition. She finished as the first runner-up in that competition, but also made history by winning three awards – ‘Quality of Life’, talent and swimsuit awards. As a reigning beauty queen, she travelled extensively, meeting people from all walks of life and motivated them to pursue a higher life and fulfill their dreams.

She then pursued a legal career, starting off as a litigator at the office of ‘Sidley Austin’ in New York, handling prestigious cases for the firm, including white-collar crimes, class-action suits, etc. After five years as a Wall Street litigator, she took on the role of Assistant District Attorney at the offices of Manhattan’s District Attorney (DA). As a public prosecutor, she handled many criminal cases including violent crimes, robberies, narcotics, gang assaults, etc. After working at the DA’s Office for some time, she decided to go into private practice with a firm in New York that focused on white-collar defence, government investigations, and resolution of criminal and civil disputes.

During 2012, she started making appearances as a legal analyst on several news channels giving her legal opinion on the various stages of the high-profile ‘Florida v. Zimmerman’ trial. She was seen almost daily on all major news channel shows, especially ‘Politics Nation’, during the entire period of the trial. She soon became a recognized face on television and started to appear as a legal analyst on various news network shows like ‘Happening Now’, ‘Hannity’, ‘Fox & Friends’, ‘Studio B with Shepard Smith’, and more. Simultaneously, she also started forging an alternate career path in the print media, giving her opinion on current events in editorial columns of publications like ‘Daily News’ in New York City.

In March 2014, she became a legal analyst for the ‘MSNBC’ network, and continued her career as a legal and social commentator for the channel. Soon after, in May, she bagged her own nationally syndicated courtroom-based arbitration show called ‘Judge Faith’. The show made its debut in September 2014 and featured her as a courtroom judge listening to and delivering judgment on cases brought before her. The show ran for three seasons and enjoyed much popularity due to her no-nonsense style of justice that she delivered with kindness and compassion. In December 2015, she hosted a crime documentary series called ‘Justice By Any Means’.

After the end of her courtoom show, she continued to work in the entertainment business, appearing as a panelist on talk shows like ‘The Meredith Vieira Show’, ‘The Wendy Williams Show’, and appearances on shows like ‘Hollywood Today Live’, ‘The Willis Report’, etc. She is also actively involved in the ‘Miss America Organization’ and judges many state-level pageants every year. She is very active on all forms of social media with thousands of followers on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, and she even has her own website.

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Family & Personal Life

Faith Jenkins was born on September 21, 1977, in Louisiana, USA. Details about her parents and siblings are not known. She attended the ‘C.E. Byrd High School’ in Shreveport, Louisiana, and then went to ‘Louisiana Tech University’ to earn a bachelor's degree in political science. She topped her class at the ‘Southern University Law Center’ in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to earn a ‘Juris Doctor’ degree.

It is unknown if she is married or in a relationship with anybody, for she has managed to keep her romantic life under wraps. She currently shuttles between New York, Los Angeles and Louisiana depending on her work and family commitments.

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Facts About Faith Jenkins

Faith Jenkins is not only a successful attorney and TV personality, but she is also a former beauty queen, having won Miss Louisiana in 2000.

In addition to her legal career, Faith Jenkins is a published author, having written a book called "Sister Just Like Me."

Faith Jenkins is known for her philanthropic work, having supported various charitable causes and organizations throughout her career.

Faith Jenkins is a talented pianist and has showcased her musical abilities on various occasions.

Despite her busy schedule, Faith Jenkins is a dedicated fitness enthusiast and enjoys practicing yoga and Pilates to stay in shape.

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Is Faith Jenkins still a judge?

What cases did Faith Jenkins preside over as a judge?

Is Faith Jenkins a lawyer?

Where did Faith Jenkins study law?

What TV shows has Faith Jenkins appeared on?