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ELIZABETH JONES

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LAW
DIRECTOR, CRIMINAL LAW PRACTICE CENTER


714.459.1187
eljones@wsulaw.edu

J.D. , University of Miami School of Law
B.A., University of California, Los Angeles

Courses:
Criminal Law; Juvenile Law; The Law of Vice; Criminal Justice Ethics


Professor Jones received her Bachelor’s Degree from U.C.L.A. and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami. Prior to her career in academia, she worked as a criminal defense lawyer, handling all misdemeanor and felony cases from arraignment through trial. She also worked extensively with children, representing them in delinquency matters at the juvenile court. Her research focuses on the rights of juveniles within the criminal law arena. Professor Jones was the Vice President of the West Orange County Bar Association and sat on its Board of Directors for nine years. In 2002 she received the President's Award for her service to that organization. Professor Jones has taught Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure at Trinity Law School, as well as Legal Research and Writing at Chapman University School of Law. She currently teaches a series of courses including Criminal Law, Juvenile Law, Criminal Justice Ethics, and the Law of Vice. In 2011, Professor Jones was awarded “Professor of the Year” by the Western State student body for her enthusiasm and passion for teaching. You can view Professor Jones’ research on her SSRN Author page: http://ssrn.com/author=1641671

 

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