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  • Seattle, WA
  • Licensed for 15 years
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Cynthia B. Jones is a dedicated legal professional well-versed in appellate practice and litigation. Cynthia concentrates her practice on civil and criminal appeals and civil litigation, including constitutional and criminal cases in federal and state courts. 

Appellate experience includes appeals in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Washington and the various Courts of Appeal in Washington. She was named as a Super Lawyer by Washington Law & Politics Magazine in 2019, 2018, and 2017, following recognition as a Rising Star from 2010-2016. She started her legal career clerking for Washington Supreme Court Justice Charles W. Johnson.

Ms. Jones was appointed by the Western District of Washington United States District Court to serve a three-year term as Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit. Lawyer Representatives are chosen to serve three-year terms representing attorneys practicing in each of the Ninth Circuit’s 15 districts in nine western states and two Pacific Island jurisdictions.

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Jones Legal Group, LLC

IBM Building, 1200 Fifth Avenue
Suite 1711
Seattle, WA, 98101

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    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    WAActive200606/28/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Super LawyerWashington Law & Politics Magazine2021
    Super LawyerWashington Law & Politics Magazine2020
    Super LawyerWashington Law & Politics Magazine2019
    Super LawyerWashington Law & Politics Magazine2018
    Super LawyerWashington Law & Politics Magazine2017
    Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2016
    Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2015
    Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2014
    Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2013
    Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2012
    Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2011
    Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2010
    WSCAI as Outstanding Volunteer for the Communications CommitteeWashington Community Association Institute2010
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Managing AttorneyJones Legal Group, LLC2010 - Present
    Associate AttorneyAttorney at Rafel Law Group PLLC2006 - 2010
    Law Clerk for Justice Charles W. Johnson, Washington Supreme Court2006 - 2007
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    ApointeeCriminal Justice Act Panel, Western District of Washington2021 - Present
    King County Bar Association Board of TrusteesTrustee-Secretary2020 - Present
    Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical SocietyProgram Chair; Board Member; formerly Advisory Council2019 - Present
    Volunteer Park TrustCo-Chair, Volunteer Park Trust Amphitheater Campaign2019 - Present
    Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember Legislative Committee2011 - Present
    American Civil Liberties UnionCooperating Attorney2010 - Present
    Legal VoiceCooperating Attorney2009 - Present
    William L. Dwyer American Inn of CourtExecutive Board Member2008 - Present
    William L. Dwyer American Inn of CourtPresident2018 - 2020
    Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsLawyer Representative, Chair2018 - 2022
    Federal Bar Association, Western District of WashingtonPresident2017 - 2018
    King County Bar Association, Appellate Law SectionChair, Executive Committee2016 - 2016
    Federal Bar Association, Western District of WashingtonVice President2016 - 2017
    William L. Dwyer American Inn of CourtMentorship Chair2016 - 2018
    William L. Dwyer American Inn of CourtChair of Membership Committee2013 - 2016
    Federal Bar Association, Western District of WashingtonBoard of Trustees, Membership Committee Co-chair, Secretary2012 - 2016
    King County Bar Association, Appellate Law SectionFirst Vice-Chair, Various roles2011 - 2015
    Legal VoiceBoard Member2011 - 2012
    William L. Dwyer American Inn of CourtTreasurer2008 - 2011
    Washington Women LawyersVice President2008 - 2009
    Washington Young Lawyers Division of WSBAEditor, De Novo2008 - 2009
    Washington Women LawyersVice-President of Communications2008 - 2009
    King County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard Member2008 - 2011
    Washington Women LawyersVice President Governmental Affairs2006 - 2008
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Community Associations JournalA Volunteer Board + Community Association Documents = Legal Obligations2010
    Community Associations JournalLegally Speaking: A Primer of the Law Behind Annual Meetings2009
    Community Association JournalDispute Resolution: The Many Methods of Getting Along (Legally Speaking)2009
    Community Associations JournalReserve Studies in Washington: The New Standard2008
    Community Associations JournalUncharted Territory: A Few Thoughts on How Going Green May Affect Your Community,2008
    Community Associations JournalLegally Speaking: Dealing with Insurance Deductibles2008
    Judges' Benchguide on Sexual Orientation and the LawCo-author of Judges' Benchguide on Sexual Orientation and the Law2004
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Seattle University School of LawJ.D., cum laudeN/A
    University of Washington -SeattleB.A.N/A
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Moderator and Interviewer of Federal Magistrate Judge Mary Alice Theiler on her recent retirementNot Farewell but Fare Forward: A Celebration of the Career and Experiences of the Honorable Mary Alice Theiler2021
    2021 Annual Meeting for the U.S. District Court Western District of WashingtonIn Conversation with Dean Erwin Chemerinsky: A Discussion on Current U.S. Supreme Court Cases of Import and Court Culture2021
    Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives for the Western District of Washington (WDWA)SCOTUS in the Time of COVID-192020
    Criminal Justice Act PanelAppellate Waivers: Their history, how to avoid them, and how to overcome them2020
    “Bridging the Gap” CLEPractice Management Panel for Solos and Small Firms: Nuts & Bolts2019
    Ninth Circuit Judicial ConferenceThe POWER Act: The Western District of Washington's Compliance Program Focusing on Vanishing Native American Women and the Pro Bono Opportunities Advocated by the Alaska Legal Services Corporation (with Chief Judge Ricardo Martinez)2019
    Moderator of "Tips from the Bench: Effectively Preserving Your Issues for AppealAppellate Law2017
    Winning Your Appeal at Trial: Tips on Preservation and Avoiding ErrorAppellate Law2016
    Preserving Your Issues on AppealAppellate Law2016
    CLEStrategies for Legal Research on the Web2011
    CLEAttorney's Guide to Legal Research Strategies On and Offline2010
    WSCAI SeminarThe Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership2009
    WSCAI Legal Issues Forum"Foreclosures"2009
    Evening With The BoardA Discussion of Rules & Regulations2009

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    Lawyer Michelle Peterson

    Michelle Peterson, Appeals Attorney on Nov 25, 2014
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    Cynthia is an experienced appellate lawyer whom I turn to for advice and counsel on difficult criminal defense issues.

    Lawyer Niloufar Ahdi Park

    Niloufar Park, Appeals Attorney on Dec 17, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Ms. Jones is passionate about her work and dedicated advocate to her clients.

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