Teryn Dean is a paralegal at LaFave Law Group. Teryn assists the attorneys in all aspects of cases from intake to trial. Motivated by her passion for the legal field, she enjoys working closely with clients to walk them through the litigation process and ensure the best possible outcome for their case.
Teryn obtained her associate’s degree in Forensic Technology in 2018 where she was trained in a multitude of areas including crime scene evidence collection, analysis, and testing. She also became certified in recovering, recording, and classifying latent fingerprints. She went on to earn her ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate from Cuyamaca College in 2019, then graduated Summa Cum Laude from San Diego State University in 2020, earning a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
Teryn has four years of experience working in litigation and has worked on both the plaintiff and defense side in cases throughout California (including state and federal jurisdictions) at the trial and appellate levels.
In her spare time, Teryn enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, and baking.