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Hon. Arthur W. Jones, Ret.
One of the most respected Judges in San Diego, Judge Jones retired in December 1997 after almost 13 years on the Superior Court bench. Known for his good nature, even temperament and candor with lawyers and litigants, Judge Jones has earned a reputation as a hardworking Private Judge. Prior to taking the bench, he spent 28 years as a civil litigator, handling a diverse caseload, including both plaintiff and defense sides of medical malpractice, product liability, business and domestic disputes. Clients typically comment he is fair and decisive and always a gentleman. One noted, “You will never regret agreeing to Art Jones. He is a great, fair-minded jurist.”
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Judge, California Superior Court, San Diego; Independent Calendar Judge (1994-98); Presiding Judge (1992-93); Assistant Presiding Judge, (1990-91); Civil Trials Judge, (1985-90); Special Assignment to the 4th District Court of Appeal, (1996-97)
  • Adjunct Professor of Law, California Western, San Diego (1986-97)
  • Sole General Civil Trial Practice with associate John Mullen, San Diego, (1977-85)
  • Gen. Civil Trial Practice, Jones, Tellam, Irving & Estes, San Diego, Plaintiff and Defense (1969-77)
  • Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, San Diego, Associate (1960-63); Partner (1963-69). General Civil Trial Practice, emphasis on Insurance Defense and Worker’s Compensation, also Eminent Domain, Family Law and Criminal Defense.
  • San Diego City Attorney’s Office, Prosecutor’s Office (1957-58); Civil Division (1958-60)
  • United States Navy, Commissioned Officer Destroyers and Submarine Officer (1951-54)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • J.D., University of California, Los Angeles Law School (1957)
  • B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (1951)
  • Chair of Big Nine Committee, California Superior Court Presiding Judges (1993)
  • San Diego County Bar Association, Past Director
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, San Diego Chapter, Past President
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • All types of Torts and Contractual Cases Including Medical Malpractice
  • Product Liability
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Business Disputes
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Construction Defect
  • Real Property
  • Eminent Domain
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • Skiing, Music, Golf and Travel
LOCATIONS
  • San Diego County


Hon. Arthur W. Jones, Ret.
One of the most respected Judges in San Diego, Judge Jones retired in December 1997 after almost 13 years on the Superior Court bench. Known for his good nature, even temperament and candor with lawyers and litigants, Judge Jones has earned a reputation as a hardworking Private Judge. Prior to taking the bench, he spent 28 years as a civil litigator, handling a diverse caseload, including both plaintiff and defense sides of medical malpractice, product liability, business and domestic disputes. Clients typically comment he is fair and decisive and always a gentleman. One noted, “You will never regret agreeing to Art Jones. He is a great, fair-minded jurist.”
LEGAL CAREER & PRIOR EXPERIENCE
  • Judge, California Superior Court, San Diego; Independent Calendar Judge (1994-98); Presiding Judge (1992-93); Assistant Presiding Judge, (1990-91); Civil Trials Judge, (1985-90); Special Assignment to the 4th District Court of Appeal, (1996-97)
  • Adjunct Professor of Law, California Western, San Diego (1986-97)
  • Sole General Civil Trial Practice with associate John Mullen, San Diego, (1977-85)
  • Gen. Civil Trial Practice, Jones, Tellam, Irving & Estes, San Diego, Plaintiff and Defense (1969-77)
  • Higgs, Fletcher & Mack, San Diego, Associate (1960-63); Partner (1963-69). General Civil Trial Practice, emphasis on Insurance Defense and Worker’s Compensation, also Eminent Domain, Family Law and Criminal Defense.
  • San Diego City Attorney’s Office, Prosecutor’s Office (1957-58); Civil Division (1958-60)
  • United States Navy, Commissioned Officer Destroyers and Submarine Officer (1951-54)
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
  • J.D., University of California, Los Angeles Law School (1957)
  • B.A., University of California, Los Angeles (1951)
  • Chair of Big Nine Committee, California Superior Court Presiding Judges (1993)
  • San Diego County Bar Association, Past Director
  • American Board of Trial Advocates, San Diego Chapter, Past President
ADR EXPERIENCE & SPECIALTIES
  • All types of Torts and Contractual Cases Including Medical Malpractice
  • Product Liability
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Business Disputes
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Construction Defect
  • Real Property
  • Eminent Domain
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
  • Skiing, Music, Golf and Travel
LOCATIONS
  • San Diego County