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Executive Assistant City Attorney

Andrew Jones

Andrew Jones holds the number two management position in the office. In December of 2008, Mr. Jones was appointed Assistant City Attorney and led the Civil Litigation Division, in November of 2009 Mr. Jones was tasked to lead the Criminal Division, and in January of 2011 Mr. Jones was appointed Executive Assistant City Attorney. Mr. Jones was sworn in as a Deputy City Attorney in 1997 and has over 15 years of trial experience. His civil practice includes civil rights, torts, inverse condemnation, unlawful detainers and breach of contract. He also prosecuted misdemeanor violations and abusers in domestic violence and child abuse cases.

Mr. Jones received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management and Organization from the University of Miami in 1976, and Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 1996. He has held several positions of leadership including President of the Deputy City Attorney's Association, President of the California Western School of Law Alumni Association, and President of the Black Student's Association.

Mr. Jones is married with three children.