Judge Jones and the St. Vincent St. Mary High School girls basketball team
Judge Jones in the Community
As an active member of the community, Judge Jones has been recognized for her community service, being selected as a 30 for the Future award recipient and an award recipient by the Ohio State Bar Foundation.
BOARD SERVICE & COACHING
Over the years she served as a board member of the Portage County Public Defender’s Commission, a basketball coach at Archbishop Hoban High School and her alma mater St. Vincent St. Mary High School, and a mock trial team coach at St. Vincent St. Mary High School.
She is also currently a member of various organizations and charities including Akron’s Dapper Dan Charity, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Akron Bar Association and the League of Women Voters.
SUMMIT COUNTY VALOR COURT
Judge Jones also started the Summit County Valor Court, a Veteran’s Treatment Court, in collaboration with Judge Jerry K. Larson of the Akron Municipal Court. Summit County Valor Court was established because Judge Jones and Judge Larson recognized that many of our veterans return to civilian life with serious trauma both physical and mental, which may lead to their involvement with the criminal justice system. Veterans are provided access to programs, treatment and interaction with mentors in a collaborative initiative to enhance their chances of success.
“Summit County is a special place filled with extraordinary people, ALL deserving of justice, fairness and a safe community.”