Christle Jones
About Christle Jones
Christle Jones is a Litigation Attorney at Cordell & Cordell in Peoria, Arizona, focusing on improving the lives of children affected by trauma. With a background in social work and extensive experience in protective services law, she prosecutes delinquency and dependency cases to provide hope and a future for vulnerable youth.
Work at Cordell & Cordell
Christle Jones has been serving as a Litigation Attorney at Cordell & Cordell since 2021. In this role, she focuses on changing the trajectory for children who suffer from trauma, working to provide them with hope and a future. Her responsibilities include prosecuting delinquency and dependency cases as a Protective Services Attorney. She operates out of the Peoria, Arizona office, contributing her expertise to the firm's mission.
Education and Expertise
Christle Jones holds a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from Marquette University Law School, where she studied from 2012 to 2015. Prior to this, she earned a Master of Arts (MA) in Social Work from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2012, and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Social Work from the same institution in 2011. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both law and social work, enhancing her effectiveness in her legal practice.
Background
Before joining Cordell & Cordell, Christle Jones worked as a Staff Attorney at the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee from 2015 to 2016, focusing on cases in the Milwaukee County Children's Court. She then served as a Protective Services Attorney for the Gila River Indian Community from 2017 to 2021. Her career has been dedicated to advocating for children and families, reflecting her commitment to social justice.
Career Inspiration
Christle Jones's inspiration to pursue a career in law began at the age of thirteen during an adoption proceeding. She was invited to bang the gavel, finalizing the adoption, which sparked her interest in the legal field and her desire to make a difference in the lives of children. This early experience shaped her career path and commitment to advocating for vulnerable populations.