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Christopher J. Jones

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Bio

Christopher J. Jones was born in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Sarasota, Florida. He graduated from the College of the Holy Cross with a Bachelor of Arts in economics in 2004 and from the University of Florida Levin College of Law with his Juris Doctor in 2009. As an undergraduate, he was a Division I college athlete and a member of the International Economics Honor Society Omicron Delta Epsilon.


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Memberships

Christopher J. Jones is a current member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Eighth Judicial Circuit Chapter; Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar; Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association; Florida Bar Association Criminal Law Section; and the American Bar Association. He has been recognized for his dedication to his clients through the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for Criminal Defense in 2016.

Christopher J. Jones is married to Megan, who is also a criminal defense attorney. They are proud parents of two daughters, Delilah, who is 5 and Daphne, who is currently two years old. Christopher J. Jones enjoys lifting weights, playing outside with his daughters, all things football, and going to the beach.

Why Choose Chris?

Attorney Chris Jones views cases differently. He is aggressive when your rights are on the line but compassionate because he knows what you are going through. Attorney Jones will never just tell you what you want to hear; instead, he makes sure that you are fully aware of all your legal options so you can make the right decision in your unique case.

FAQ

What made you choose a career in criminal law?
I find criminal law interesting, and I enjoy helping people.

In your opinion, what sets you apart from other attorneys in the area?
I deal with clients directly 100% of the time. I answer the phone when they call, and I constantly provide them with updates on their case.

Tell us about a case that you are particularly proud of.
A young man was arrested for stealing jewelry from his mother and pawning the items. He had a drug addiction and he wanted some help. I was able to get him admission into a halfway house and he followed through on his promise. Over three years later, he is sober and he has his family back.

What steps do you take to prepare for a difficult case?
This first things that I look at are all charging documents. It is important to make sure that the charges are correct and that there is enough evidence to charge someone. These are usually available almost immediately after arrest. Then, I try to talk to the accused and any helpful witnesses.

How do you view your role in the attorney-client relationship?
My role is to be an objective adviser to my clients. At the end of the day, it is their decision whether to go to trial or enter a plea.

What sets you apart from other criminal defense attorneys – why is this important?
I believe that the attorney-client relationship needs to be based upon integrity. I do not tell my clients what they may want to hear – I believe that is a disservice to them. It is important that they know all potential consequences so that they can make the best decision for themselves.

How does having experience benefit your clients?
Hiring a lawyer is an important step in protecting someone looking to defend their case. Knowing the attorney they chose has experience can lessen their stress leading up to the case conclusion.

In your opinion, what is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Watching people who are caught up in a bad situation or bad addiction make a choice and turn their lives around.

What advice do you most often give your clients & why?
To always consider the long-term consequences of a decision and to not make decisions based on emotions. I often say this to clients because sometimes emotions can cloud the best outcome.

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  • Acquitted at Trial Felony Battery

    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. K.S.J.
    Case No. 01-2020-CF-3566-A
    Court: Alachua County – Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including disposition of the case): Felony Battery – F.S. 784.03; Acquitted at trial of all charges

  • Acquitted at Trial Battery on a Person over 65 years of age

    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. M. J. F.
    Case No. 21-2022-CF-0044-A
    Court: Gilchrist County – Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including disposition of the case): Battery on a Person over 65 years of age – F.S. 784.08; Acquitted of all charges

  • Acquitted at Trial Trafficking in Methamphetamine

    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. C.R.B.
    Case No. DI-2021-CF-152-A
    Court: Suwannee County – Third Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including disposition of the case): Trafficking in Methamphetamine – F.S. 893.135(1)(F), Manufacturing Methamphetamine – F.S.893.13; Acquitted at trial of all charges

  • Acquitted at Trial DUI

    Criminal Traffic

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. C.E.L.
    Case No. 01-2022-CT-1419-A
    Court: Alachua County – Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including disposition of the case): DUI – F.S. 316.193; Acquitted at trial of all charges

  • Acquitted at Trial Robbery

    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. E.C.G.
    Case No. 01-2022-CF-47-A
    Court: Alachua County – Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including disposition of the case): Robbery – F.S. 812.13(1)(c); Acquitted of Robbery, convicted of lesser included offense of theft.

  • Sentenced Probation Possession Of Weapon By Conv. Felon
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. I.P.
    Case No.: 2019-CF-0011
    Court: Lafayette County - Third Judicial Circuit

    Charges: Possession Of Weapon By Conv Felon - F.S. 790.23 - State Waived Mandatory Minimum Prison Sentence. Client Sentenced to Probation

  • Acquitted at Trial Possession of Cocaine
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. J. J.
    Case No.: 2018-CF-3236
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges: Possession Of Cocaine - F.S. 893.13(6)(A) 01 - Acquitted at Trial

  • Withhold Of Guilt and Probation Lewd And Lascivious Battery On A Person Under 16
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. T.P.
    Case No.: 2019-CF-0720
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges: Lewd And Lascivious Battery On A Person Under 16. Entered A Plea To Agg Assault W/ Intent To Commit Felony - F.S. 784.021(1)(B)- Withhold Of Guilt and Probation.

  • Charges Dismissed Burglary With Assault Or Battery
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. P.R.
    Case No.: 2018-CF-3236
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges: Burglary With Assault Or Battery - F.S. 810.02(2)(A)- No Information. Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Reduced To Misdemeanor Battery
    Misdemeanor

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. F.S.
    Case No.: 2019-MM-0047
    Court: Gilchrist County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges: Battery - F.S. 784.03- Charges Reduced To Misdemeanor

  • Escape Charge Dismissed DUI & Escape
    Misdemeanor

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. K.S.
    Case No.: 2019-CT-0423
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges: DUI & ESCAPE - F.S. 316.193(1) 04 - Escape Charge Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed Homicide
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. D.F.
    Case No.: 2018-CF-2799
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges: Homicide - F.S. 782.04(1)(A)(1) - No Information. Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed Sexual Battery
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. K.S.
    Case No.: 01-2018-CF-0917-A
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Sexual Battery - F.S. 794.011(4)(b) - No Information, Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed Domestic Battery by Strangulation
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. T.Y.
    Case No.: 63-2018-CF-0035-A
    Court: Union County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Domestic Battery by Strangulation - F.S. 784.041 - No Information, Charges Dismissed, Aggravated Battery - F.S. 784.045(1)(a)(1) - No Information, Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed Attempted Murder First Degree Premeditated

    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. C.F.
    Case No.: 01-2018-CF-2192-A
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Attempted Murder First Degree Premeditated - F.S. 782.04(1)(a) - No Information, Charges Dismissed, Battery: Touch or Strike - F.S. 784.03(1)(a) - No Information, Charges Dismissed, Cruelty Toward Child: Abuse Without Great Bodily Harm - F.S. 827.03(2)(c) - No Information, Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed Sexual Battery
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. D.B.
    Case No.: 42-2018-CF-3375-A
    Court: Marion County - Fifth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Sexual Battery - F.S. 794.011(4)(b) - No Information, Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed Lewd or Lascivious Molestation
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. S. W.
    Case No.: 01-2018-CF-1591-A
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Lewd or Lascivious Molestation - F.S. 800.04 - No Information, Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed Sexual Battery
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. W. R.
    Case No.: 42-2018-CF-4809-A
    Court: Marion County - Fifth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Sexual Battery - F.S. 794.011(8)(b) - No Information, Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed Domestic Battery
    Misdemeanor

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. R.G.
    Case No.: 01-2018-MM-664
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Domestic Battery - F.S 741.28 - No Information, Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed Assault
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. T. H.
    Case No.: 2018-0618-CF
    Court: Putnam County - Seventh Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Armed Trespassing - F.S 810.08(c), Assault - F.S 784.011 - No Information, Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed Grand Theft
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. H.K.
    Case No.: 01-2017-CF-3318
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Grand Theft -F.S. 812.014(c), Nolle Prosequi, Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed First Degree Murder While Armed
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. M.T.
    Case No.: 2015-426-CF-B
    Court: Taylor County - Third Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): First Degree Murder While Armed F.S.- 782.04(1)(a), Battery By Detainee F.S. 784.03 - Nolle Prosequi, Charges Dismissed

  • Charges Dismissed Battery on a Person over the 65 Years old
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida v S.S.
    Case No.: 2017-6661-CF
    Court: Columbia County - Third Judicial Circuit

    Charges: Battery on a Person over the 65 Years old F.S. 784.08(2)(c) - No Information, Charges Dismissed

  • Charges dropped Possession of Cocaine
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida v N.L.
    Case No: 2017-CF-544-A
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges: Possession of Cocaine - F.S. 893.13(6)(a), Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia - F.S. 893.145 - Reduced to Misdemeanor Court, Entered into Pre-Trial Diversion and charges dropped.

  • Charges Dismissed Robbery
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida v R.B.
    Case No.: 2017-CF-165-A
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges: Robbery: 812.13(2)(c) - No Information, Charges Dismissed

  • Acquitted at Trial Robbery: Sexual Battery By a Person in Familial or Custodial Authority
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida v W.P.
    Case No.: 2016-CF-570
    Court: Marion County - Fifth Judicial Circuit

    Charges: Robbery: Sexual Battery By a Person in Familial or Custodial Authority - F.S. 794.011(8)(b) - Acquitted at Trial

  • Pre Trial Intervention Possession of Cocaine
    Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. C.J.
    Case No.: 2019-CF-0140
    Court: Alachua County - Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges: Possession of Cocaine - F.S. 812.131(2)(B)- Pre Trial Intervention

  • Hung Jury at Trial – Mistrial Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with Firearm
    Jury Trial - Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. C. C.
    Case No.: 01-2011-CF-1198-B
    Court: Alachua County – Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Robbery with Firearm – F.S. 812.13(2)(A); Conspiracy to Commit Robbery with Firearm – F.S. 812.13(2)(A); Hung Jury at Trial – Mistrial.

  • Acquitted at trial Aggravated Battery on Pregnant victim

    Jury Trial - Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. J. H.
    Case No.: 01-2010-CF-2255-A
    Court: Alachua County – Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Aggravated Battery on Pregnant victim – F.S. 784.045(1)(B) – Acquitted at trial

  • Acquitted at Trial of all charges Three counts of Domestic Battery
    Jury Trial - Misdemeanor

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. A. R.
    Case No.: 01-2009-MM-6725-A
    Court: Alachua County – Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Three counts of Domestic Battery – F.S. 784.03(1a1); Acquitted at Trial of all charges.

  • Acquitted at Trial of all charges. Trafficking in Methamphetamine

    Jury Trial - Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. K. H.
    Case No.: 01-2008-CF-1725-A
    Court: Alachua County – Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Trafficking in Methamphetamine – F.S. 893.135(1)(F); Acquitted at Trial of all charges.

  • Acquitted at Trial of all charges. Battery
    Jury Trial - Misdemeanor

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. W. W.
    Case No.: 01-2007-MM-9791-A
    Court: Alachua County – Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Battery – F.S. 784.03; Acquitted at Trial of all charges.

  • Acquitted at Trial of all charges. Sexual Battery of Child
    Jury Trial - Felony

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. D. R.
    Case No.: 38-2007-CF-744-A
    Court: Levy County – Eighth Judicial Circuit

    Charges (including the disposition of the case): Lewd or Lascivious Molestation of Child > 12 – F.S. 800.04(5b); Sexual Battery of Child > 12 by Custodian – F.S. 794.011(8b) – Acquitted at Trial of all charges.

  • Charges Dismissed Petit Theft
    Misdemeanor

    Case Style: State of Florida vs. C.L
    Case No.: 2019-MM-1908
    Court: Marion County - Fifth Judicial Circuit

    Charges: PETIT THEFT - F.S. 812.014 - Deferred Prosecution Agreement. Charges Dismissed.