Kenton Jones
Kenton D. Jones was a judge on the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. He served from 2013 to 2020. He was appointed to the court by Republican Governor Jan Brewer on September 12, 2013, to succeed Philip Hall.[1][2]
Judge Jones was required to stand for retention by voters in 2016. He was retained for a full six-year term. Jones retired in 2020.[3]
Education
Jones received his associate degree from Yavapai College in 1983, his bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University in 1984, and his J.D. from Arizona State University College of Law in 1986.[4][1]
Military service
Jones served in the United States Navy/Naval Security Group from 1972 to 1976.[2]
Career
Jones started his legal career in private practice with the law firm of Boyle, Pecharich, Cline & Whittington. From 1989 to 2009, he worked as a solo practitioner focused on general civil and municipal law and served as the town attorney for the towns of Jerome, Clarkdale, and Dewey-Humboldt. From 2008 to 2009, he was a magistrate in Chino Valley. In 2009, Jones was appointed to the Yavapai County Superior Court, Division IV. He served as a Yavapai County Superior Court judge until his appointment to the Arizona Court of Appeals in 2013.[5][2]
Awards and associations
- Arizona State Bar Association
- Yavapai Humane Society
- Yavapai County Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Frontier Rotary Club of Prescott
- Trustee Emeritus, Northcentral University
- Awarded Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, Northcentral University (2012)
- Yavapai College Alumni of the Year (2013)
- Yavapai County Bar Association's Honorable Jack L. Ogg Award (2013)[2]
Elections
2016
- See also: Arizona judicial elections, 2016
Judge Jones filed to stand for retention by voters in 2016 in order to remain on the bench.[6]
Election results
November 8 general election
Kenton Jones was retained in the Arizona Court of Appeals, Jones' seat election with 79.27% of the vote.
| Arizona Court of Appeals, Jones' seat, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | Yes votes | |
 Kenton Jones | 79.27% | |
| Source: Arizona Secretary of State | ||
2012
Jones was re-elected to the Yavapai County Superior Court after running unopposed.[7][8]
2010
- Main article: Arizona judicial elections, 2010
Jones was re-elected to the Yavapai County Superior Court after running unopposed.[9]
Recent news
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See also
External links
- Arizona Court of Appeals, "Division One"
- 2016 Judicial Performance Review for Arizona Court of Appeals Judges
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Explorer News, "Governor Brewer names appointment to Arizona Court of Appeals," September 12, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Arizona Court of Appeals Division One, "Kenton D. Jones," accessed April 23, 2015
- ↑ The Associated Press, "Panel considering 11 applicants for Court of Appeals vacancy," September 1, 2020
- ↑ Prescott Daily Courier, "Gov. Brewer appoints Jones to Superior Court," October 16, 2009
- ↑ Prescott News, "Governor Jan Brewer Appoints Kenton Jones to Arizona Court of Appeals," September 10, 2013
- ↑ Arizona Secretary of State, "Justices & Judges," accessed September 12, 2016
- ↑ Yavapai County Elections, "2012 Primary Election Candidates"
- ↑ Yavapai County, "Unofficial 2012 Election Results"
- ↑ Yavapai County, "8/24/2010 Primary Election Candidates Report"
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Arizona • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Arizona
State courts:
Arizona Supreme Court • Arizona Court of Appeals • Arizona Superior Court • Arizona Justice Courts • Arizona Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Arizona • Arizona judicial elections • Judicial selection in Arizona
