$ 300-300 per hour
Meredith Diane Jones
About Meredith
Biography
For me, the law has always been a tool I can use to help people. Whether it's helping people in a neighborhood fight for zoning regulations that make sense to them, making sure people are treated with respect and dignity when facing involuntary civil commitment, or zealously defending a client in a criminal trial, I know that appeal to fundamentals of law is key.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 13 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2012
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Location
Jones Chesnutt, PLLC
1904 12th Court, Vero Beach, FL, 32960
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Posted by anonymous | March 01, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Turning a nightmare into a manageable situation.
I needed an attorney to assist me with modifying my marital settlement agreement but needed someone who would listen to my side and tell me how she truly saw my situation. To me the situation was one of despair but after speaking to her she advised me of my options and brightened the options I though...
Meredith Diane Jones's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Meredith has acquired lots of courtroom experience as a former Public Defender and knows the system well. She is a talented litigator who fights hard for the rights of her clients and is also available to them when needed the most."
"I endorse this lawyer. Not only is she extremely professional but she is dedicated to her profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. She accurately figured out the question that was asked and gave advise accordingly; despite many more experienced attorneys made a response that addressed what was believed to be the intent of the question but missed the mark."
Randol Masters
General practice lawyer
Alexis Rinehart
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Disbarment issued in FL, 2023
updated on 11/13/2023This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Suspension issued in FL, 2022
updated on 11/13/2023Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2014
INSPIRE Award for Public Service, Cardozo School of Law
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Member, Jones Chesnutt, PLLC
2012 - 2014
Assistant Public Defender, 19th Circuit Public Defender
Associations
2014 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2014 - Present
Treasure Coast NOWPresident
2014 - Present
Indian River County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Indian River chapter)Member
2013 - Present
St. Lucie County Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2008 - Present
National Lawyers GuildMember
Education
2011
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University
2006
University of Central Florida
BA
Speaking Engagements
2017
SAFIR Town Hall
Dangers of Social Hosting
2014
Know Your Rights
Constitutional Rights in Police Encounters
2013
Public Defender Monthly Meeting
Writs of Habeas Corpus
2013
Legal Affairs, January 2013 episode
Disproportionate Minority Contact in the Juvenile Justice System
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I transfer Guardianship from Fl to Ga?
07 Jul 2017
Q&A
Can i invoke my fifth amendment in a dcf case?
10 Jul 2017
Q&A
I have completed my case plan I was told upon completing my case plan my children would be returned to me
02 Jun 2017