A Melvin McDonald

joined Jones, Skelton & Hochuli as a Partner in 1985, and practices in the areas of defense and major civil litigation. He is a former United States Attorney for the District of Arizona (appointed by President Ronald Reagan), a former Superior Court Judge for Maricopa County, and has taught Criminal Justice at Arizona State University. Mr. McDonald received both his undergraduate and law degree from the University of Utah and is admitted to practice in Arizona state and federal courts. In 2009, he was inducted into the American College of Trial Lawyers. In addition, he is a member of the National Association of Former United States Attorneys; is listed in Best Lawyers in America®, Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar, 2014 – 2015; and is listed in: Who's Who in Arizona; Who's Who in the United States; Who's Who in Society; Who's Who in American Law; Men of Achievement, International Biographical Center, 13th Edition. 10/3/14