Vaughan C. Jones
Richmond,VA
Summary
Experienced with analyzing legal issues and developing case strategies. Utilizes thorough research and persuasive arguments to defend clients' rights. Knowledge of courtroom procedures and client relations, ensuring successful case resolutions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Criminal Defense Attorney
Vaughan C. Jones PLLC
03.2010 - Current
- Lead counsel in more than 50 jury trials
- Trial experience in Alexandria, Norfolk, Richmond, and Charlottesville Federal District Courts
- Practice experience in 27 of Virginia's 30 judicial districts
- Represented more than 10000 criminal clients in cases ranging from traffic offenses to capital murder
Partner
Johnson Jones LLP
04.2006 - 02.2010
- Managing partner in criminal defense law firm
- Grew firm from startup to 1.2 million in annual billing
- Expanded practice to the hire of several associate attorneys
- Trial experience in hundreds of criminal cases
- Voted one of Virginia's Legal Elite
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
09.2001 - 03.2006
- Prosecuted misdemeanor and felony cases
- Prepared and presented cases to Grand Juries
- Assisted in the investigation of extensive criminal conspiracies
- Trial experience in many noteworthy prosecutions
- Lead Counsel in more than 20 jury trials
- Prosecuted wide variety of cases including capital murder
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General of Virginia
06.1999 - 08.2001
- Represented the Commonwealth of Virginia and Governor of Virginia
- Special Counsel to the Virginia Parole Board
- Represented the Virginia Department of Corrections in civil trial and appellate matters
- Defended the state in Federal and State Habeas Corpus claims
Law Clerk, Leroy R. Hassell
Supreme Court of Virginia
08.1998 - 08.1999
- Researched and wrote for the highest appellate court in Virginia
- Drafted memoranda for panels of Justices
- Assisted drafting legal opinions
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Legal research expertise
- Westlaw expertise
- Strong analytical skills
- Document review
- Legal analysis
- Legal writing
- Case analysis
- Litigation management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Client advising
- Problem-solving
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Work from home optionFlexible work hoursTeam Building / Company RetreatsTimeline
Criminal Defense Attorney
Vaughan C. Jones PLLC
03.2010 - Current
Partner
Johnson Jones LLP
04.2006 - 02.2010
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney
Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
09.2001 - 03.2006
Assistant Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General of Virginia
06.1999 - 08.2001
Law Clerk, Leroy R. Hassell
Supreme Court of Virginia
08.1998 - 08.1999
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