Jones Legal Group represents people, businesses and community groups. Our practice focuses on civil and criminal appeals and civil litigation both in the state and federal courts in Washington. We can effectively handle appeals and trial litigation from beginning to end. We also offer consulting services on appeals and amicus participation. Jones Legal Group, LLC offers free initial consultations. Thereafter, based on our case evaluation, we offer services on either an hourly or alternative fee basis. Highlights of Recent Experience Prevailed for client in a habeas petition (Section 2255 motion) in Federal District Court, won evidentiary hearing, and reinstated client’s rights to direct appeal. Representation of appellant in civil rights action to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Representation of indigent criminal appellants before the Washington Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. Representation of individual criminal appellants before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals by appointment of the Court. Representation of plaintiff in action for sexual discrimination and retaliation; favorable settlement of claims for plaintiff one week before trial. Filing amicus brief in the Washington Supreme Court on behalf of the ACLU of Washington in an education funding case with favorable decision for plaintiffs supported by amicus brief. Sole trial counsel for plaintiff in a 4 day jury trial in action for partition and fraud, won unanimous jury verdict on fraud claim and award of damages on both claims. Second chair for plaintiff in 5-week bench trial in an action to establish existence of meretricious relationship and for distribution of property incident to dissolution of the relationship, won multi-million dollar award of damages and real property. Judgment upheld on appeal. Successful mediation of tort and contract claims.