Meet the Founder
Kimberly Jones, J.D., Ph.D.
Bio
I founded Collaborative Law & Mediation PLLC on a simple belief: people in conflict deserve to be heard, understood, and equipped to move forward.
A Michigan-licensed attorney, I have spent my career at the intersection of law, education, and community. I have managed the Washtenaw County Legal Resource Center, whereI have helped many residents navigate the court system on their own. Through my former law firm, Collaborative Legal Services, I supported self-represented litigants with the guidance they needed to advocate for themselves.
I have completed SCAO-approved domestic relations mediation training. I bring a trauma-informed and racially empathic approach to every matter, recognizing that legal conflict is rarely just a legal problem.
An educator at heart, I taught at the community college level for nearly 20 years. I am also a founding member of the organization SAVE (Stopping Acts of Violence for Everyone), a community violence intervention initiative.
A Detroit native and graduate of Cass Technical High School, I now serve clients throughout the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor area as well as across Michigan.
Education and Credentials
J.D., Cooley Law School, 2015
Ph.D., Higher Education Administration, 2007
Member, State Bar of Michigan
SCAO-approved Domestic Relations Mediation Training
What Guides My Work
Listen first. Every client's story matters. I take time to understand what you need before recommending a path.
Explain everything. Informed clients make better decisions. I translate the legal process into plain language.
Resolve, don't escalate. Where it's safe and appropriate, I look for solutions that reduce conflict and protect relationships, especially where children are involved.
Honor the whole person. Legal problems affect families, finances, health, and dignity. I see all of it.
Let’s Talk.
Whether you're ready to begin or just have questions, we're here to help.
The first step is a conversation.