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Cynthia B Jones
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Biography
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 each year from 2024 to 2017, following recognition as a Rising Star from 2010 to 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. In 2022, she was elected Vice Chair of the Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative Coordinating Committee (LRCC) 2022-2025 and will serve on the Judicial Conference Executive Committee (CEC) during her term as Vice Chair of the LRCC.
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Licensed in Washington for 19 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2006
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Jones Legal Group, LLC
IBM Building, 1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1711, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Cynthia B Jones's Lawyer Endorsements
"Cynthia is an experienced appellate lawyer whom I turn to for advice and counsel on difficult criminal defense issues."
"Ms. Jones is passionate about her work and dedicated advocate to her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Best Lawyer, Appellate Practice, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2022
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2021
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2018
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2015
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
WSCAI as Outstanding Volunteer for the Communications Committee, Washington Community Association Institute
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Attorney, Jones Legal Group, LLC
2006 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Attorney at Rafel Law Group PLLC
2006 - 2007
, Law Clerk for Justice Charles W. Johnson, Washington Supreme Court
Associations
2024 - Present
Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative Coordinating Committee (LRCC)Chair
2022 - Present
Seattle University School of LawAdjunct Professor
2022 - Present
Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Executive Committee (CEC)Member
2021 - Present
Criminal Justice Act Panel, Western District of WashingtonApointee
2020 - Present
King County Bar Association Board of TrusteesTrustee-Secretary
2019 - Present
Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical SocietyProgram Chair; Board Member; formerly Advisory Council
2019 - Present
Volunteer Park TrustCo-Chair, Volunteer Park Trust Amphitheater Campaign
2011 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember Legislative Committee
2010 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionCooperating Attorney
2009 - Present
Legal VoiceCooperating Attorney
2008 - Present
William L. Dwyer American Inn of CourtExecutive Board Member
2022 - 2023
Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative Coordinating Committee (LRCC)Vice-Chair
2018 - 2020
William L. Dwyer American Inn of CourtPresident
2018 - 2022
Ninth Circuit Court of AppealsLawyer Representative, Chair
2017 - 2018
Federal Bar Association, Western District of WashingtonPresident
2016 - 2016
King County Bar Association, Appellate Law SectionChair, Executive Committee
2016 - 2017
Federal Bar Association, Western District of WashingtonVice President
2016 - 2018
William L. Dwyer American Inn of CourtMentorship Chair
2013 - 2016
William L. Dwyer American Inn of CourtChair of Membership Committee
2012 - 2016
Federal Bar Association, Western District of WashingtonBoard of Trustees, Membership Committee Co-chair, Secretary
2011 - 2015
King County Bar Association, Appellate Law SectionFirst Vice-Chair, Various roles
2011 - 2012
Legal VoiceBoard Member
2008 - 2009
Washington Women LawyersVice President
2008 - 2011
William L. Dwyer American Inn of CourtTreasurer
2008 - 2009
Washington Young Lawyers Division of WSBAEditor, De Novo
2008 - 2009
Washington Women LawyersVice-President of Communications
2008 - 2011
King County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionBoard Member
2006 - 2008
Washington Women LawyersVice President Governmental Affairs
Education
N/A
Seattle University School of Law
J.D., cum laude
N/A
University of Washington -Seattle
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2024
with Chief Judge Mary Murguia, Judge Consuelo Callahan, and Judge Kim Wardlaw Moderator
“Trailblazing Women in the Judiciary: Challenges and Insights”
2024
Selecting the Issues on Appeal
“Persuasive Appellate Brief Writing”
2024
King County Bar Association 2024 Bench Bar Conference
“Federal Courts Updates”, with Hon. David G. Estudillo, Hon. Jamal N. Whitehead, Hon. Kymberly K. Evanson, and Hon. Tiffany M. Cartwright. Moderator.
2024
co-presented with Lila J. Silverstein
"Ninth Annual Advanced Appellate Program - Amicus Briefs” - Moderator
2024
Advanced Appellate Program
"Ninth Annual Advanced Appellate Program - Amicus Briefs”, co-presented with Lila J. Silverstein. Moderator.
2023
Lessons Learned Across Four Decades of Appeals.
Eighth Annual Advanced Appellate Program co-presented with Washington Supreme Court Justice Debra Stephens.
2023
featuring Chief Judge David G. Estudillo, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Getting to Know You - A Free FBA WDWA CLE
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
Course at Seattle University School of Law
"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
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
co-presented with Washington Supreme Court Justice Debra Stephens
Creating an Effective Record on Review, inter alia, Understanding How Best to Use It.
2021
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
Moderator of "SCOTUS in FOCUS" event with the Strict Scrutiny podcast team, Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society, FBA-WDWA.
"SCOTUS in FOCUS" / "Tired of These Fools" with Strict Scrutiny
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
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
2020
Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives for the Western District of Washington (WDWA)
SCOTUS in the Time of COVID-19
2020
Criminal Justice Act Panel
Appellate Waivers: Their history, how to avoid them, and how to overcome them
2019
“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)
2017
Moderator of "Tips from the Bench: Effectively Preserving Your Issues for Appeal
Appellate Law
2016
Winning Your Appeal at Trial: Tips on Preservation and Avoiding Error
Appellate Law
2016
Preserving Your Issues on Appeal
Appellate Law
2011
CLE
Strategies for Legal Research on the Web
2010
CLE
Attorney's Guide to Legal Research Strategies On and Offline
2009
WSCAI Seminar
The Essentials of Community Association Volunteer Leadership
2009
WSCAI Legal Issues Forum
"Foreclosures"
2009
Evening With The Board
A Discussion of Rules & Regulations
Publications
2010
Community Associations Journal
A Volunteer Board + Community Association Documents = Legal Obligations
2009
Community Association Journal
Dispute Resolution: The Many Methods of Getting Along (Legally Speaking)
2009
Community Associations Journal
Legally Speaking: A Primer of the Law Behind Annual Meetings
2008
Community Associations Journal
Reserve Studies in Washington: The New Standard
2008
Community Associations Journal
Uncharted Territory: A Few Thoughts on How Going Green May Affect Your Community,
2008
Community Associations Journal
Legally Speaking: Dealing with Insurance Deductibles
2004
Judges' Benchguide on Sexual Orientation and the Law
Co-author of Judges' Benchguide on Sexual Orientation and the Law
Languages
English