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.
Cynthia's 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 2022, 2021, 2020, 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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"Federal Litigation" - Course designed to give students access to the federal courthouse, and to take the intimidation out of appearing in federal court. The course will focus on developing advanced skills in both oral and written advocacy.
2022
Co-presenting with Judge Rebecca Glasgow, Judge Rebecca Pennell, former Washington Supreme Court Justice Phil Talmage.
“Persuasive Appellate Brief Writing”
2022
With filmmaker Betsy West, panelists Supreme Court Justice Mary Yu, Dean Anthony Varona, Amrita Mallik
“My Name is Pauli Murray” Panel Discussion and Screening, organized for the Ninth Circuit Historical Society.
2022
Co-presented with Washington Supreme Court Justice Debra Stephens.
“Seventh Annual Advanced Appellate Program” - Creating an Effective Record on Review, inter alia, Understanding How Best to Use It.
2022
2021 Annual Meeting for the U.S. District Court Western District of Washington
In Conversation with Dean Erwin Chemerinsky: A Discussion on Current U.S. Supreme Court Cases of Import and Court Culture
2021
Moderator and Interviewer of Federal Magistrate Judge Mary Alice Theiler on her recent retirement
Not Farewell but Fare Forward: A Celebration of the Career and Experiences of the Honorable Mary Alice Theiler
2021
Moderator of "SCOTUS in FOCUS" event with the Strict Scrutiny podcast team, Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society, FBA-WDWA.
Sponsored by the Joint Minority Mentorship program and the King County Bar Association New Lawyer Division.
“A Day in the Life: A Glimpse Inside a Small Firm Practice.”
2021
Sponsored by Pincus Professional Education.
“Sixth Annual Advanced Appellate Program - Amicus Briefs” co-presented with Lila J. Silverstein.
2021
Criminal Justice Act Panel
Appellate Waivers: Their history, how to avoid them, and how to overcome them
2020
Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives for the Western District of Washington (WDWA)
SCOTUS in the Time of COVID-19
2020
“Bridging the Gap” CLE
Practice Management Panel for Solos and Small Firms: Nuts & Bolts
2019
Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference
The 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 Appeal
Appellate Law
2017
Winning Your Appeal at Trial: Tips on Preservation and Avoiding Error
Appellate Law
2016
Preserving Your Issues on Appeal
Appellate Law
2016
CLE
Strategies for Legal Research on the Web
2011
CLE
Attorney's Guide to Legal Research Strategies On and Offline
2010
WSCAI Seminar
The Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership