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Cynthia B Jones

Appeals Attorney at Seattle, WA

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  • Licensed for 16 years
    State WA
    Acquired 2006
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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. 

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 Bar Association of the Western District of Washington annual dinner, 2017
Presenting at the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, 2019

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Jones Legal Group, LLC
IBM Building, 1200 Fifth Avenue
Suite 1711
Seattle, WA, 98101

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Work Experience

  • Managing Attorney
  • Jones Legal Group, LLC
  • 2010 - Present
  • Associate Attorney
  • Attorney at Rafel Law Group PLLC
  • 2006 - 2010
  • Law Clerk for Justice Charles W. Johnson, Washington Supreme Court
  • 2006 - 2007

Education

  • Seattle University School of Law
  • J.D., cum laude
  • N/A
  • University of Washington -Seattle
  • B.A.
  • N/A

Associations

  • Seattle University School of Law
  • Adjunct Professor
  • 2022 - Present
  • Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference Executive Committee (CEC)
  • Member
  • 2022 - Present
  • Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representative Coordinating Committee (LRCC)
  • Vice-Chair
  • 2022 - Present
  • Criminal Justice Act Panel, Western District of Washington
  • Apointee
  • 2021 - Present
  • King County Bar Association Board of Trustees
  • Trustee-Secretary
  • 2020 - Present
  • Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society
  • Program Chair; Board Member; formerly Advisory Council
  • 2019 - Present
  • Volunteer Park Trust
  • Co-Chair, Volunteer Park Trust Amphitheater Campaign
  • 2019 - Present
  • Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • Member Legislative Committee
  • 2011 - Present
  • American Civil Liberties Union
  • Cooperating Attorney
  • 2010 - Present
  • Legal Voice
  • Cooperating Attorney
  • 2009 - Present
  • William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court
  • Executive Board Member
  • 2008 - Present
  • Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Lawyer Representative, Chair
  • 2018 - 2022
  • William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court
  • President
  • 2018 - 2020
  • Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington
  • President
  • 2017 - 2018
  • Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington
  • Vice President
  • 2016 - 2017
  • William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court
  • Mentorship Chair
  • 2016 - 2018
  • King County Bar Association, Appellate Law Section
  • Chair, Executive Committee
  • 2016 - 2016
  • William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court
  • Chair of Membership Committee
  • 2013 - 2016
  • Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington
  • Board of Trustees, Membership Committee Co-chair, Secretary
  • 2012 - 2016
  • King County Bar Association, Appellate Law Section
  • First Vice-Chair, Various roles
  • 2011 - 2015
  • Legal Voice
  • Board Member
  • 2011 - 2012
  • Washington Women Lawyers
  • Vice President
  • 2008 - 2009
  • William L. Dwyer American Inn of Court
  • Treasurer
  • 2008 - 2011
  • Washington Young Lawyers Division of WSBA
  • Editor, De Novo
  • 2008 - 2009
  • Washington Women Lawyers
  • Vice-President of Communications
  • 2008 - 2009
  • King County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
  • Board Member
  • 2008 - 2011
  • Washington Women Lawyers
  • Vice President Governmental Affairs
  • 2006 - 2008
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyer, Appellate Practice
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • 2024
  • Super Lawyer
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 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
  • Rising Star
  • 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
  • WSCAI as Outstanding Volunteer for the Communications Committee
  • Washington Community Association Institute
  • 2010
  • Rising Star
  • Washington Law & Politics Magazine
  • 2010
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Publications

  • Community Associations Journal
  • A Volunteer Board + Community Association Documents = Legal Obligations
  • 2010
  • Community Associations Journal
  • Legally Speaking: A Primer of the Law Behind Annual Meetings
  • 2009
  • Community Association Journal
  • Dispute Resolution: The Many Methods of Getting Along (Legally Speaking)
  • 2009
  • 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
  • 2008
  • Judges' Benchguide on Sexual Orientation and the Law
  • Co-author of Judges' Benchguide on Sexual Orientation and the Law
  • 2004
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Speaking Engagements

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 2009
  • Evening With The Board
  • A Discussion of Rules & Regulations
  • 2009
  • WSCAI Legal Issues Forum
  • "Foreclosures"
  • 2009
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Attorney endorsements

Received (2)
Given (5)
Endorse Cynthia
Appeals Attorney | Nov 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Cynthia is an experienced appellate lawyer whom I turn to for advice and counsel on difficult criminal defense issues."
Appeals Attorney | Dec 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Jones is passionate about her work and dedicated advocate to her clients."

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Seattle Appeals Lawyer Cynthia B Jones
Cynthia B Jones
Appeals Attorney
Seattle, WA
Licensed for 16 years