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Devin Todd Jones
also known as Devin Jones
About Devin
Biography
Devin Jones is admitted to practice law in Louisiana and Texas. Mr. Jones was previously commissioned by Governor Jindal as Assistant District Attorney for the Louisiana Fourth Judicial District Attorney’s office served from 2011 to 2016. He has been involved in dozens of jury trials, appeals, and has even testified before the Louisiana Senate Finance Committee, Louisiana House of Representatives Administration of Criminal Justice Committee, and the Louisiana Senate Judicial C Committee. Mr. Jones received his Domestic Violence trial training in Washington, D.C. from United States Department of Justice and has received training in Arson detection and investigation.
Mr. Jones’ concentrates his practice of law on consumer bankruptcy, criminal law, appellate law, personal injury, and trial strategy. He draws on his time as a prosecutor to formulate a trial strategy to best protect his client’s interest regardless of whether it is just filing a bankruptcy or defending individuals charged with crimes or ensuring you are compensated for injuries you received.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
20%
11 years
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
20%
11 years | 2,200 cases
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
20%
11 years | 300 cases
Criminal Defense
20%
11 years | 25 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-500 per hour
Contingency
25%-33%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 14 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 8 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Location
E Orum Young Law
200 Washington Street, Monroe, LA, 71201
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Posted by Matt | January 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Fast, Fair, Excellent
I HIGHLY recommend Devin. In three WEEKS he was able to handle a complicated expungement for me which another attorney couldn't handle in three YEARS. Also, Devin quoted me a fair price up front which he honored. There were no extra hidden fees or costs. Excellent job all the way around!
Devin Todd Jones's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have the honor and privilege of knowing this extraordinary attorney through our mutual professional law firm development organization that we are both involved. I highly recommend and endorse this attorney as being one of the finest individuals and professionals that a client could ever have. Attorney Stephen Rue"
"I found Mr Jones to be an aggressive defense attorney. When defendants hired him, I always had to make sure the case was airtight because if I didn’t Mr Jones would find the weakness and use it to his client’s benefit."
"Devin is compassionate, intelligent, and committed to his clients."
"Devin is always a trusted source for law and procedure."
Joseph Moore
Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Keith Whiddon
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Lifetime Achievement, Premier Lawyers of America
2019
Distinguished Member, Lawyers of Distinction
2019
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2012
Advanced DWI Process, Louisiana District Attorney Association
2010
Best Paper - Estate and Gift Taxation, Mississippi College School of Law
2009
Best Paper - Pretrial Practice, Mississippi College School of Law
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Town Attorney, Town of Sterlington
2016 - Present
Chief Operating Officer, E Orum Young Law
2011 - Present
Assistant District Attorney, Fourth Judicial District Attorney
Associations
2019 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2019 - Present
National Association of Distinguished CounselFellow
2017 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2017 - Present
Super LawyersMember
2011 - Present
4th Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Louisiana District Attorney AssociationMember
2013 - 2015
Louisiana District Attorney Association, Proxy BoardBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
College Mistake
Expunged his record and him never appearing in court or my office.
State v. Oliphant 2012-1176 (La. 2013) 113 So.3d 165
Overturned appellate court decision and affirmed trial court designation of crime of violence
Education
2011
Mississippi College School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
Mississippi College School of Law
Civil Law Certificate
2008
University of Louisiana, Monroe
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Last Chance CLE 2017
Bankruptcy and its effects on other practice areas
2014
Louisiana Senate Finance Committee
Legislation concerning regulation of scrap metal recycling industry
Publications
2010
Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project - Pamplet
Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Guide
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
How much would it cost to get my record expunged and get my legal rights backl ?
04 Apr 2021
Q&A
I have felony damage to property ($2,000) in Louisiana just trying to see if that can be reduced or can i get diversion?
04 Jun 2019
Q&A
Louisiana Article 894 confusion?
30 Apr 2019