Melissa A. Jones
About Melissa A. Jones
Melissa A. Jones is a lawyer based in Sacramento, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Melissa A. Jones is recognized in the following practice area:
- Sacramento, California
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Stoel Rives LLP
Education: University of California Davis, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: Sacramento, CA
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