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Jess A. Lorona is a seasoned attorney and partner at Lorona Mead, PLC in Phoenix, Arizona, with 38 years of legal experience. He is licensed to practice in all Arizona courts, federal courts in the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Supreme Court, and the Court of Federal Claims. Jess’ practice spans a wide range of areas, including criminal defense, personal injury litigation, wrongful death, DUI defense, appellate matters, and civil litigation. He also represents teachers, nurses, and Phoenix police officers. A member of numerous professional organizations, such as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association, Jess has earned recognition for his dedication to the legal profession. He has authored key legal publications, including Time Limitations Applicable to Criminal Actions and Procedures in Arizona Courts, and frequently lectures on ethics and trial advocacy. Jess’ unique skills have been featured in ABC’s documentary series “State v.,” and he has played a pivotal role in notable cases like State v. Fernandez and Beaty v. Stewart. Beyond his legal work, Jess is a Member Emeritus of Arizona’s Children Association, reflecting his commitment to serving his community.
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Acquired: 1983
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
3838 N. Central Avenue, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
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Posted by Inge | April 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney
He will cheat you out of your money! You will not get a cost sheet and if you aren’t aware of your rights he and his wife certainly will not either. His wife is a gate keeper to make sure you don’t know what’s going on with your case’s monetary cost. Always, ALWAYS, ALWAYS request that you receive a...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was injured in a motor vehicle accident whereby I was rear-ended at a stop light. The accident was completely at no fault of my own. The lady had bare minimal insurance and yet her insurance company was fighting me. In the end, Jess was able to fight for me and prove my injuries. He then went to...
Posted by Charlie | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
At a most crucial time in my life, when as a plaintiff in a case I found myself in search of legal representation of a type most lawyers care not to deal with, my path led me to the door of Jess A. Lorona. As such, and while litigation continued on over a period of several years, I came to realize j...
Posted by Jax | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Lorena Mead is by far the most trusted attorney's you will ever meet. I have known the work of Jess Lorona for may years and he is the only person I would entrust my legal issues too. In this day and age where trust and the attorney don't usually go hand in hand, Lorona Mead is a breath of fresh ai...
Posted by Roger | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent. Honest. Knows the Law. Jess cares for his clients. Jess greatly supported me in a legal manner and cared for me as a person. I refer people to Jess often and the feedback is always positive. Jess always remains my first choice because he consistently makes excellent decisions. Roger
"Jess is a hard working and extremely knowledgeable attorney. He fights for his clients and has years of experience that gets the job done. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Jess on a number of occasions and have found him to be an excellent advocate for his clients. He is competent, knowledgeable, and helpful. I would definitely recommend Jess!"
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Reprimand and Probation issued in AZ, 2022
updated on 06/02/2022Reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. While on probation, the State monitors the attorney's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2016
Premier DUI Attorney, American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016 - Present
Judge, Hualuapai Tribal Court
2014 - Present
Judge, Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community Legal Services Office
2013 - Present
Judge, Maricopa Stanfield Justice & Municipal Courts
2013 - Present
Judge, Ak-Chin Indian Community Court
2013 - Present
Judge, Pinal County Attorney's Office
2012 - Present
Partner, Lorona Mead, PLC
2013 - 2016
Judge, City of Phoenix Municipal Court
2012 - 2013
Judge, Hopi Tribal Court
2006 - 2012
Managing Partner, Lorona, Steiner, Ducar, Ltd.
2000 - 2006
Managing Partner, Ducar, Lorona, and Parks, PC.
1999 - 2000
Associate, Ryan, Woodrow & Rapp, PLC.
1991 - 1999
Associate, Burch & Cracchiolo, PA
1984 - 1991
Partner, Lorona & Associates
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1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
BS - Bachelor of Science
2020
Ethics
2016
Law & Order
2013
Litigation And Trial Basics
2010
Law & Order
2003
The Practice of Ethics
2001
Criminal Year Seminar
2001
Law & Order
1998
Battered Woman Syndrome
1997
Ethical Issues for Criminal Lawyers
2018
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2010
2007
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