George B. Jones

Bar / Professional Activity

• Oklahoma Bar Association, 2026-present
• Amnesty International
• Iowa Bar Association, Chair of International Law Section, 2010-2012, Member Criminal Law Section
• American Bar Association, International Law Section
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Iowa Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, Seminar Committee
• Poarch (Alabama) Band of Creek Indians (Native American) Tribal Court 1990-2001
• U.S. Federal Court for the Southern, Middle and Northern Districts of Alabama, 1994-present
• U.S. Federal Court for the Southern District of Iowa, 2008-present
• Iowa Bar, 2001-present
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, Atlanta, Georgia, 1994-present
• United States Supreme Court, Washington, D.C., 1997-present
• Missouri Bar (pro hac vice), 2009-2012

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• Obtained in excess of $300,000 for client who hit a bull on the highway, 2022
• Recovered over $8 million in benefits and cash for a worker disabled by a grain auger., 2024
• Recovered over $7 in total benefits for worker crushed by collapsed scaffolding., 2024
• Obtained $600,000 plus $1,000,000 for future medical bills in a structured settlement of a worker's compensation case, 2022
• Obtained in excess of $200,000 for family of drowning victim, 2021
• Obtained $250,000 for client in disputed liability motor vehicle collision, 2020
• Obtained in excess of $250,000 for family of pedestrian killed by distracted motorist, 2021
• Obtained six figure settlement for client with undiagnosed spinal fracture, 2021
• Obtained $175,000 settlement for client with head injury from fall in parking lot, 2021
• Obtained policy limits settlement for death from drunk driver, 2021
• Auto accident causing serious injury and lasting emotional trauma, 2019
• Obtained over $500,000 for client injured by trucker causing traumatic brain injury, 2018

Videos

• Law Office of George B. Jones, PLLC, Personal Injury, Accident Law, Auto Accidents, Worker's Compensation, Criminal Defense, OWI, 2022
• Firma Legal Jones, Spanish Speaking Community, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, OWI, Accident Law, Worker's Compensation, Work Injuries, 2022

Educational Background

• University of Denver, Graduate School of International Studies, Denver, Colorado, Focus region Latin America, Coursework: international law, human rights, community development, June 1986
• Graceland College, Lamoni, Iowa, June 1981, Magna Cum Laude

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Judicial Trainer, California Western School of Law
• Graceland University, Lamoni, Iowa, September 2001-2012. Taught and developed curriculum for Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure and Criminal Justice courses.
• September 2010, “International Law in the Practice of Law in the United States,” Iowa State Bar Association, International Law Section, Des Moines, Iowa
• April 2012, “Obtaining and Using Experts in Criminal Defense in Iowa,” Iowa State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, Des Moines, Iowa
• September 2012, “State v. Mohler: Teamwork in Defending Complex Cases,” National Child Abuse Defense and Resource Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
• April 2013, “Discovering Your Way to a Dismissal: Using Discovery in Complex Sex Abuse Cases to Win for Your Client,” Missouri Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association, St. Charles, Missouri
• May 2014, “Representing the Juvenile in Adult Court,” Panel Participant, Iowa State Bar Association, Criminal Law Seminar, Des Moines, Iowa
• This courtroom handbook assists the litigants in the oral criminal trial practice with all aspects of the trial of a criminal case, from forensic examination of the crime scene, understanding DNA and ballistics evidence, maintenance of the chain of custody, and presentation of trial from theory of the case to closing argument.  The book is specifically focused on the challenges and needs of litigants in Central America, providing a focus on forensic evidence., Principal Author, Manual de Evidencias Forenses para América Central, American Bar Association, Rule of Law Initiative, Legal, 2016

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Principal author of Spanish language forensic evidence handbook for use in Central America, "Manual de Evidencias Forenses para América Central," American Bar Association, Rule of Law Initiative, 2016

Honors

• Selected As Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Iowa, The National Trial Lawyers, 2025
• Great Plains Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2022
• 10 Best Attorney selection for Iowa, National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2020
• Nominated to America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys, 2021
• Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
• AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2022
• America's Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys for Iowa, America's Top 100 Attorneys, 2022

Awards

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Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com

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Avvo Top Contributor: This award is granted to attorneys who have significantly contributed to Avvo.com by answering questions in the Q&A forum, publishing legal guides, or other meaningful contributions to the Avvo community.

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Gold: This award is granted to attorneys who have received at least 6 client reviews, and have an average review score of 4.2 or higher.

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AV Preeminent®: This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.