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Michael W. Jones (California judge)

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Michael W. Jones is a judge for the Superior Court of Placer County in California. He was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown on December 27, 2012, in order to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Larry D. Gaddis.[1] He filed for re-election in 2014, but due to facing no opposition, was automatically elected to a new term that expires in 2021.[2]
Education
Jones received his B.A. from California State University, Sacramento and his J.D. from Western State University College of Law.[1]
Career
- 2012-2021: Judge, Superior Court of Placer County, California
- 2003-2012: Lawyer, Hansen Kohls Jones Sommer and Jacob LLP
- 1998-2003: Lawyer, Hansen Boyd Culhane and Watson LLP
- 1997-1998: Lawyer, Michael W. Jones Attorney at Law
- 1990-1997: Lawyer, Shasta County District Attorney's Office
- 1989-1990: Lawyer, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
- 1989-1989: Lawyer, Bonne Jones Bridges Mueller O'Keefe and Hunt
- 1986-1989: Senior criminal investigator, California Department of Insurance Fraud Bureau
- 1982-1986: Senior special investigator, California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control[1]
Elections
2014
See also: California judicial elections, 2014
Jones ran for re-election to the Placer County Superior Court.
As an unopposed incumbent, he was automatically re-elected without appearing on the ballot.
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Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, Southern District of California • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Northern District of California, Southern District of California
State courts:
California Supreme Court • California Courts of Appeal • California Superior Courts
State resources:
Courts in California • California judicial elections • Judicial selection in California