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Biography
Mr. Jones is a native of Atlanta. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1983 with a minor in history. Mr. Jones worked at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center for 5 years in the Flight Structures division working on projects related to the Space Telescope and Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Booster.
Mr. Jones obtained his law degree from Georgia State University College of Law in 1991. There he was a member and officer of the Moot Court Society, Research Graduate Assistant and legal extern at the Internal Revenue Service. While in law school he clerked at the firm of Clark & Mascaro. Upon graduation he was an associate attorney at the law firms of Kendall, Dixon & Turk and LawSmith.
Mr. Jones has been as a sole practitioner since 1994. He has been involved in over a 1,000 divorce, adoption and name change cases handling each case from initial consultation to final judgment. Mr. Jones has experience in filing and representing clients in the Metro Atlanta counties of Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Henry, Douglas, Clayton, Rockdale, Newton, Forsyth and Fayette.
Mr. Jones is an active, licensed member of the State Bar of Geogia since 1991.
Solo attorney, serving the community since 1994. Call for a free consultation
Currently accepting Adult adoptions. Will consider adoption of minors on a case by case basis.
No longer handling probate cases where the decedent did not have a Last Will and Testament. If my office prepared the Will I may take probate of those Wills on a case by case basis
Uncontested Divorce with and without minor children since 1994 in all metro Atlanta counties.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Family
40%
32 years | 100 cases
Adoption
20%
32 years | 101 cases
Divorce and Separation
20%
Probate
10%
32 years | 42 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 34 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office Richard Jones
(844) 524-7989
Mobile
(470) 729-7017
Fax
P. O. Box 371031, Decatur, GA, 30037
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Posted by William L. Lucas | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Residential
A man of outstanding integrity & respect
Mr. Jones came to my home with dignity and information in how to handle my case that had my wife and I in fear of losing my new home we had purchased. My confidence in Mr. Jones was and is elevated to the highest degree of satisfaction. I could write a host of complimentary words of excellence but du...
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very professional
Mr. Jones was very professional and was there anytime I had a question about my divorce. He really made the process stress free for me. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that is looking for a great lawyer. 5 stars all the way. Thank you Mr. Jones for being a great lawyer.
Posted by Wayne | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Great Attorney
Attorney Jones, was very patient, thorough and well knowledgeable about my case. I appreciate everything he did, it was worth the time and money spent .
Posted by Charmaine | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Great Attorney
If you are in need of an attorney for either bankruptcy or divorce, Mr. Jones is the attorney for you. I must say, he is very knowledgeable about the process and the law. Attorney Jones made me feel very comfortable with going through the process of my divorce as well as my bankruptcy filing. Atto...
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Experience
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Attorney, Law Office Richard Jones
Associations
1991 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1997 - 1999
Cascade United Methodist ChurchBoard of Trustees
1995 - 2011
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
1991
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Georgia Institute of Technology
BS - Bachelor of Science
1983
Georgia Institute of Technology
Minor in History
Languages
English