Rhian Jones, Esq.

Rhian D. Jones received her Bachelor of Laws degree with High Honors from the University of Wales, Swansea, and her Barrister at Law degree from the University of Wales Cardiff. Ms. Jones began her career in the United Kingdom, where being a female Barrister (Trial Attorney) with a blue-collar background was a rarity. She subsequently moved to the United States for the opportunity to litigate cases at the variety and level that she desired.

Beginning at the Legal Aid Society of Rochester and then the Monroe County Conflict Defender’s Office, she represented individuals in family court against allegations of domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, as well as visitation and custody proceedings. Quickly realizing the strong correlation between criminal law and family law, she started her own practice to pursue these passions alongside one another. After many years of demonstrated skill and reputation in these two areas, she was honored to be invited to join ETKS as of counsel, and eventually became partner in 2019.

At ETKS, her unique experience, approach, and disposition has proven successful for her clients. Ms. Jones has achieved a number of “not guilty” verdicts in homicide cases, dismissals of violent felony indictments, mistrials, probation sentences, and minimum sentences. She continues her family law practice, regularly using family and criminal court proceedings simultaneously to help clients with fighting against allegations made against them.

Ms. Jones recognizes that the government has the power and resources to take away rights, liberties, and lives. As such, she is committed to zealously defending individuals through a keen attention to detail, strong advocacy, and communicative attorney-client relationship. Ms. Jones regularly speaks at Continuing Legal Education seminars on topics such as defending against sex abuse allegations, courtroom evidence, and the intersection of family and criminal law.

She is also an active member of the Monroe County Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Greater Rochester Association for Women Attorneys, the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple in London, and the General Council of the Bar in the United Kingdom.