--- title: "Jeffrey Jones | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jeffrey-jones-ga-probate-58af020fce9168f520c4d6d9" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-25" --- # Jeffrey Jones Pulaski County Probate Court · Judge ## Profile - Court: Pulaski County Probate Court - State: Georgia - Role: Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-08-25 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### electronic devices and recording Scope: statewide Georgia's class-specific Uniform Court Rules govern electronic devices and recording in state trial courts. Before using recording, photography, livestreaming, or similar courtroom technology, confirm the governing rule and the assigned court's procedure. Evidence excerpt: Uniform Superior, Juvenile, Magistrate, Municipal and Probate Court Rules [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af020fce9168f520c4d6d9/) - [Official roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af020fce9168f520c4d6d9/) - [Supreme Court of Georgia, court orders amending Uniform Trial Court Rules](https://www.gasupreme.us/rules/amendments-to-rules) - [Judicial Council of Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster](https://georgiacourts.knack.com/gcd2/#directory-entries/entry-details/58af020fce9168f520c4d6d9/) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jeffrey-jones-ga-probate-58af020fce9168f520c4d6d9", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/jeffrey-jones-ga-probate-58af020fce9168f520c4d6d9", "name": "Jeffrey Jones | KnowJudges", "description": "Jeffrey Jones, Pulaski County Probate Court. 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Jones is a judge for the Superior Court of Imperial County, California, having served on the bench since 1997 - Jeffrey S. Jones: Oregon, 5th Judicial District Circuit Court, appointed 2005, former deputy district attorney, private practice, law educator - Began his legal career as a deputy district attorney for Multnomah County, working in the Sex Abuse and Commercial Fraud Units - Jeffrey S. Jones serves as a judge for the 5th Judicial District Circuit Court of Oregon, covering Clackamas County - Before becoming a judge, he served as an associate and partner in private law firms. ### Education - Bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College in 1977 and a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in 1980. - Bachelor’s degree from Creighton University/University of Nevada at Las Vegas and a J.D. from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. ### Additional information - Jeffrey B. Jones: California, Superior Court of Imperial County, on bench since 1997, extensive trial experience, community involvement Both judges have long-standing legal careers and are recognized for their judicial experience and service in their respective states - He presides over cases in Clackamas County, including recent dissolution cases filed in 2026 - Joined the bench in 2005 by Governor Ted Kulongoski. - handling criminal defense and civil litigation, and served as an associate at several law firms specializing in insurance defense. - He has also taught evidence and advanced advocacy at both Willamette University College of Law and Lewis & Clark Law School. - He has extensive experience handling a wide range of cases, from small claims and traffic matters to complex felony and civil trials. - Jones was re-elected multiple times, often unopposed, reflecting his long-standing service and community trust. - Jones has also held leadership roles in the Imperial County Law Library Board of Trustees, the California Judges Association, and the Local Rules Committee for Imperial County Superior Court. - He resides in Brawley, California, and has been active in community and professional organizations throughout his career ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Georgia Probate Court Rule 11 — virtual proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-fd6e1558b530329a117d6f9d) — Georgia Probate Courts only. Virtual proceedings; consent, exceptions and judicial orders control. Dated 2023 source, later amendments not exhaustively certified. [Official source](https://www.gasupreme.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Rule-11-Order_approved.pdf). Collected 2026-10-27.