The Hon. Leah Murphy Jones is a judge for the Vermont Superior Court. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Phil Scott in February 2022, filling the vacancy created by the passing of the Hon. Otto Trautz.
Jones has held assignments in the Civil and Family Divisions in Washington County.
Prior to her appointment, her professional career included editing and proofreading for legal and academic book publishers in Boston and Vermont, paralegal work in private practice in San Diego, program and retreat work at the Vermont College of Fine Arts, and a small business owner in Vermont since 2007.
Jones is registered as a Democrat.