Emily Christine Jones

Emily C. Jones is a native of Wilmington, and a graduate of John T. Hoggard High School.  She received her undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude from North Carolina State University, and was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.

Emily graduated early from the Charlotte School of Law, with Honors, receiving her Juris Doctor, Cum Laude.  During law school, Emily interned for the District Attorney’s Office in New Hanover and Pender Counties, where she prosecuted criminal offenses.  She also interned for United Family Services, Victim’s Assistance, where she represented victims of domestic violence.

Upon passing the bar, Emily joined Burney & Jones, PLLC and practices primarily in the areas of Family, Criminal, and Juvenile Law.  Emily practices in both New Hanover and Pender Counties.

Emily is a member of the North Carolina State Bar and of the Family and Juvenile Law Sections of the North Carolina Bar Association.  She is also a member of the New Hanover and Pender County Bars, and is an active volunteer.  Emily volunteers with Teen Court and Mock Trial Competitions in New Hanover County, and has served in the capacity of a judge, an attorney mentor, and an assistant Mock Trial coach.  She also volunteers with the Lawyers for Literacy Program.