Atty. Stephen Peter Jones
Stephen Peter Jones is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, securities & investment fraud, federal crime and 3 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years.
Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 36+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Peter Jones at a Glance
Stephen Peter Jones is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Holmes Taylor And Jones Llp. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1990), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1990), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1992), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1999). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of California Federal Bar Association Criminal Courts Bar Association California Public Defenders Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Peter Jones
- Stephen Peter Jones is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, securities & investment fraud, federal crime and 3 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1985, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Stephen practices at Holmes, Taylor, Scott & Jones LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Stephen Peter Jones's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Peter Jones handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Criminal Defense in Los Angeles
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Federal Crimes in Los Angeles
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White Collar Crimes in Los Angeles
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Securities Law in Los Angeles
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Consumer Protection in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Stephen Peter Jones
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Stephen Peter Jones's practice in the field of criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, securities, and consumer.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Peter Jones brings 36+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Stephen Peter Jones can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar, Stephen Peter Jones can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Stephen Peter Jones attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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