Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Francis J. Jones is a judge for the New Castle County Superior Court in Delaware. He was appointed to the bench by Governor John Carney on June 6, 2020.

Jones earned a B.A. in history from The Catholic University of America in 1979. He then continued his studies at The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, where he completed a J.D. in 1982.

After graduating from law school, Jones began his legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Hon. John J. McNeilly of the Delaware Supreme Court. He then entered into private practice the following year, working as an attorney at Morris James LLP until his appointment to the bench. While in private practice, Jones specialized in insurance law, personal injury law, and alternative dispute resolution matters.

Jones is a recipient of the First State Distinguished Service Award from the Delaware State Bar Association (2019), the Vincent Bifferato Mentor Award from the Delaware State Bar Association (2006), and the Justice Gene Franchini Golden Gavel Award from the National High School Mock Trial Competition (2017).

His memberships have included the Delaware Board of Bar Examiners, the Delaware Trial Lawyers Association, and the Delaware Supreme Court Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection. He has also served as president of the Delaware Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Born and raised in Delaware, Jones graduated from St. Mark’s High School in 1975.

He is registered as a Democrat.

Recent Cases by Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr.

RIGOBERTO SANCHEZ-SANCHEZ V. JERMAINE HARRINGTON

On May 12, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 12, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 14, 2024

WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. V. KELLY ANN BAILEY

On May 9, 2024 a mortgage mediation case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

MORTGAGE MEDIATION

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 11, 2024

KEVIN M. TOWNSEND V. DESIREE CLIFTON

On May 9, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 09, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS HOLDING CORP. V. ONPOINT WARRA

On May 7, 2024 a declaratory judgment case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

DECLARATORY JUDGMENT

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

WILMINGTON SAVINGS SOCIETY VS TRICYCLE GROUP ET AL

On May 7, 2024 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

DEBT / BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

PATRESE ROMEO V ARCHMERE ACADEMY

On May 7, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 07, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

May 10, 2024

LAKEVIEW LOAN V. DANIEL C. CAMOIRANO

On May 6, 2024 a mortgage mediation case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 06, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

MORTGAGE MEDIATION

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 09, 2024

GERALD R. JONES VS AUSTIN EARL DANIELS, ET AL

On May 3, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 03, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 08, 2024

DEL ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION VS TASHA BROWN

On May 1, 2024 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

May 01, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

DEBT / BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

May 07, 2024

WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND V. VALARIE GIBBS

On April 30, 2024 a mortgage mediation case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 30, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

MORTGAGE MEDIATION

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

KERI THOMAS V. CHARLIE A. DAVIS

On April 29, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 29, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 04, 2024

LARRY WATSON AND KWADZO WATSON V. ANDREW PALERMO

On April 26, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 26, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

May 01, 2024

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE V. MICHAEL CONMON, ET AL

On April 25, 2024 a mortgage mediation case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

MORTGAGE MEDIATION

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 28, 2024

JUDY CROCKWELL V. TIFFANY JOHNSON

On April 25, 2024 a civil miscellaneous (other) case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

CIVIL MISCELLANEOUS (OTHER)

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

MONICA L ROSARIO V. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO INS CO

On April 25, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

RAYDONIA BOYER V. DASEANA A. WAYE

On April 25, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 30, 2024

KERSTIN CAIN V. FORD MOTOR COMPANY

On April 24, 2024 a lemon law case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 24, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

LEMON LAW

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 27, 2024

SNOOK V. GRABER AND CITY OF NEWARK

On April 23, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 23, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 25, 2024

LCS CAPITAL LLC VS. STERLING E JAMES, ET AL.

On April 19, 2024 a debt / breach of contract case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

DEBT / BREACH OF CONTRACT

Practice Area

Creditor

Matter Type

General Creditor

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 21, 2024

DAMIEN WINSTON ET AL V JAVIER GONZALEZ ROMERO ET A

On April 19, 2024 a personal injury auto case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

PERSONAL INJURY AUTO

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 20, 2024

DEBI MILLS V DR. DAVID EFFRON

On April 17, 2024 a medical malpractice case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Malpractice

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 18, 2024

PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES V. CHARLES S. KNOTHE, ET AL

On April 17, 2024 a mortgage case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

MORTGAGE

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 23, 2024

TINA M. ROCA WAHL V. PETTINARO ENTERPRISES, LLC

On April 16, 2024 a personal injury case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 16, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

PERSONAL INJURY

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Personal Injury

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 17, 2024

CSMC 2019-RPL11 TRUST VS TODD C. MODZELEWSKI

On April 12, 2024 a mortgage mediation case was filed in the jurisdiction of New Castle County. Judge Francis J. Jones, Jr. presiding.

Filed

Apr 12, 2024

Status

NEW

Judge

Hon. Francis J. Jones, Jr. 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for Francis J. Jones, Jr.

Court

Superior

County

New Castle County, DE

Case #

(Subscribe to View)

Category

MORTGAGE MEDIATION

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Apr 14, 2024

Discover if Hon. Jones is the right judge for your case based on their ruling history.

View Analytics Dashboard

About

Francis J. Jones, Jr.
Current Appointment New Castle County Superior Court	New Castle County Superior Court
Education B.A., Catholic University of America - 1979 J.D., Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law - 1982	B.A., Catholic University of America - 1979 J.D., Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law - 1982