Russell J.A. Jones
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Cleghorn Jones Trial Attorneys
Practice areas: Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in Wisconsin since: 2002
Education: Marquette University Law School
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414-567-9241
Cleghorn Jones Trial Attorneys
6737 W. Washington StreetSuite 3265
Milwaukee, WI 53214 Visit website
From the law office of Cleghorn Jones Trial Attorneys in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Russell J.A. Jones leverages his 20-plus years of experience and legal knowledge to help his clients in their contentious criminal defense matters, striving to provide them the peace of mind they deserve and safeguard their rights through the legal process. He is well-equipped to handle myriad criminal defense cases pertaining to drug crimes, sex abuse, domestic abuse and many more.
Mr. Jones completed his undergraduate studies in 1999, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from York University in Toronto, Canada. He went on to attend the Marquette University Law School, where his academic and legal prowess aided him in securing his place as a regional finalist in the National Mock Trial Competition, as well as reaching the semifinals of the same competition. He was also a finalist at the Ramon Klitzke Moot Court Competition and was a member of the Moot Court Board. He received his Juris Doctor cum laude in 2002, as well as his license to practice law in Wisconsin the same year.
A consummate professional through and through, Mr. Jones powers through seemingly insurmountable legal challenges with grace and poise, always prioritizing his clients’ needs above all else. For his many contributions, he has been rated “Very Good” on Avvo and hosts many positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Within his legal community, Mr. Jones maintains close affiliations with the State Bar of Wisconsin and the National Association of Subrogation Professionals. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Wisconsin.
Practice areas
Criminal Defense, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff, Appellate, Family Law, Insurance CoverageFocus areas
Appeals, Criminal Domestic Violence, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Insurance, Sex Offenses
- 30% Criminal Defense
- 20% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 20% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
- 10% Appellate
- 10% Family Law
- 10% Insurance Coverage
First Admitted: 2002, Wisconsin
Professional Webpage: https://www.cleghornjones.com/attorney/jones-russell-j-a/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Wisconsin
- National Association of Subrogation Professionals, Member
- State Bar of Wisconsin, Member
- U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Wisconsin
Honors
- Marquette University Law School Liaison, Litigation Division, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Rising Star in 2010 by Super Lawyers
- Leader in the Law in 2020 by the Wisconsin Law Journal
- Martin Hanson Memorial Prize, awarded by the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association, 2021
- The Best of Milwaukee in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2023 by The Shepard Express
Educational Background
- York University, Toronto, Ontario, B.A., Bachelor of Arts, Major: Political Science
Office location for Russell J.A. Jones
6737 W. Washington Street
Suite 3265
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Phone: 414-567-9241
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2010