Marquis D. Jones

Marquis D. Jones

Former Superior Court Judge Excellent Credentials
  • Family Law, Divorce, Domestic Violence
  • Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania
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Biography

MARQUIS D. JONES, JR. (Former Superior Court Judge) Prior to joining the Weinberger Law Group, as Of Counsel, Marquis D. Jones, Jr. served as a Superior Court Judge (Family Part) in the State of New Jersey, Ocean County, Toms River, from January of 2008 to January of 2015. He presided over and rendered decisions in all areas of Family Law including but not limited to: • Authored many comprehensive opinions in child abuse and neglect cases; • Rendered thousands of domestic violence opinions after trial; • Decided countless post judgement motions for child custody issues; and • Conferred with government agencies such as the Department of Child Protection and Permanency to reach positive results for families. He was designated the lead Children in Court Judge in Family Court presiding over child abuse and neglect matters. Judge Jones presided over countless divorce, child custody matters, non-dissolution and juvenile cases. He has mediated and settled significant matrimonial related matters. While a member of the Superior Court Judiciary, Judge Jones also sat in the Civil Court division presiding over landlord tenant, small claims, special civil courts, and law division motions. Prior to ascending to the bench, Mr. Jones was First Assistant Corporation Counsel/Acting Corporation Counsel, in Newark’s Law Department under the Honorable Cory A. Booker, Mayor, from July 1, 2006 to January 2008. There he managed, supervised and oversaw the Law Department sections comprised of the civil litigation, tax, real estate, municipal prosecutors, workers’ compensation, contracts and collections, and labor sections. He jointly worked with Corporation Counsel and reported directly to the Mayor, Business Administrator, and Chief of Staff? served as counsel to the Mayor and the Municipal Council? managed and oversaw all matters handled by outside counsel? Maintained the Law Department's budget? Managed and oversaw the Law Department's administrative matters.

Speaking Engagements
Understanding Division of Child Protection and Perm. (formerly DYFS) Matters, Willingboro Public Library
New Jersey State Bar Speakers
Comprehensive overview of DCPP matters
Certifications
Qualified Family Law Mediator
NJ Association of Professional Mediators
Professional Associations
New Jersey State Bar  # 010121995
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Connecticut
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New Jersey
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New York
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Pennsylvania
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Practice Areas
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Additional Practice Areas
  • Child Custody
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Mediation
Contact & Map
Local Office
309 Fellowship Road
Suite 200
Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054
Telephone: (856) 441-2000
119 Cherry Hill Road
Suite 120
Parsippany, NJ 07054
Telephone: (973) 520-8822
Fax: (973) 520-8811