Glen T. Jonas

Managing Partner

Glen T. Jonas is the managing partner of Jonas Legal Group. He has successfully defended numerous state and federal criminal cases. He practices exclusively criminal defense and civil rights. Mr. Jonas has written extensively on criminal law issues.

Mr. Jonas graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of California at Irvine, with a B.A. in Psychology. Mr. Jonas earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School where he graduated on the Dean’s List. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and the National Honor Society in Psychology. Mr. Jonas has won the “Super Lawyer” award every year since its inception.

Mr. Jonas surfs before court every morning. He is an outdoorsman that enjoys hunting and fishing. His articles have been published by Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine and California Lawyer Magazine covering a wide variety of topics. Mr. Jonas has lectured on behalf of the Los Angeles County Bar Association regarding criminal law developments.

Mr. Jonas received a certificate of recognition from the United States District Court for his distinguished service. In addition, he has been recognized twice by the F.A.M.E. Legal Clinic for donating his legal services to the indigent. He twice served as the Co-Chairman of the misdemeanor committee for the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.

Education

  • Loyola Law School, J.D.
  • University of California, Irvine, B.A. (Psychology)

Publications

  • The Art of the Civil Compromise," speaking engagement addressed to the Los Angeles County Bar, MCLE credit, May 1996, by Glen T. Jonas.
  • "Criminal Defense," speaking engagement, Southwestern Law School, October 1996, by Glen T. Jonas.
  • "Ethics in Criminal Defense," speaking engagement, Santa Clara University School of Law, March 2001, by Glen T. Jonas.
  • "Defending Politicians Charged With Corruption," speaking engagement addressed to the California Political Attorney's Association, July 2003, by Glen T. Jonas.
  • "Civil Compromise," Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine, September 1995, by Glen T. Jonas.
  • "In Defense of the Defense Bar," Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine, December 1995, by Glen T. Jonas.
  • "Court Appointed Experts for Indigents," California Lawyer Magazine, May 1997, By Glen T. Jonas.
  • "Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity," California Lawyer Magazine, February 1998, by Glen T. Jonas.
  • "The Right Against Self Incrimination," California Lawyer Magazine, July 1999, by Glen T. Jonas.
  • "Clearing Up a Criminal Record," California Lawyer Magazine, March 2000, by Glen T. Jonas.
  • "Ineffective Assistance Of Counsel," California Lawyer Magazine, August 2002, By Glen T. Jonas.
  • "Wobblers Shaky Ground," California Lawyer Magazine, June 2003, By Glen T. Jonas.
  • "Get Out of Jail Free," California Lawyer Magazine, October 2006, By Glen T. Jonas.
  • "Fighting Protective Orders in Criminal Practice," California Lawyer Magazine, November 2007, By Glen T. Jonas