Russel W. Jones

“Spoils to the victor is a prevalent attitude in today’s family law arena. I am driven to passionately and ardently represent my clients and appreciate that a dissolution presents the most turbulent and difficult financial, familial and emotional issues they may ever experience.”

Russ was born in Los Angeles, California and grew up in the South Bay Cities area. He has been a resident of Orange County since 1990

Russ attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, earning degrees in both International Relations and Spanish. He graduated from Western State University College of Law (J.D., 1994). After being admitted to the California Bar, Russ practiced for 18 years in the area of civil litigation, including wrongful death, medical malpractice, personal injury, product defect, insurance bad faith and premises liability. He has handled family law matters since 2012 upon joining the firm. Russ is certified by the California Bar as a Family Law Specialist, meaning he demonstrates exceptional continuing knowledge and expertise during often intensely personal, highly emotional and complex personal matters with high stakes. 

Russ attended the prestigious National Family Law Trial Institute’s Kolodny Trial Skills Course in Houston, Texas, focused on family law trial skills. Russ is trained in mediating disputes and believes in the efficacy of mediation and collaborative resolution of disputes when possible. Russ is a member of the Orange County Bar Association’s Masters Division, Family Law Section, and the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. Russ is also a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Russ, together with his wife Krysti, have seven children, five grand-littles, and feisty Frenchie and a sweet Maine Coon. Russ served with the local Boy Scouts of America organization as well as with the Orange County Council in council advancement, assisting youth as they near the rank of Eagle Scout. Russ’ four oldest sons have received their Eagle Scout rank. Russ enjoys being outdoors, whether it be riding bikes along the beach, being out on the boat, or out on the snowy slopes enjoying the outdoors with family. Russ is also a Porsche and street bike aficionado, taking advantage of track days and being out on the road.

Russ devotes his 30 years of seasoned litigation experience, skill and efforts to his clients, treating them with empathy and kindness, often during the most stressful time in life.