Maria Thomas-Jones

Maria Thomas-Jones has extensive experience in legal services, primarily with Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas, where Maria has served as Chief Executive Officer since April 2013 and previously as Deputy Director. Maria's responsibilities include implementing Board directives, overseeing senior management, managing personnel duties, and ensuring compliance with grants, in addition to addressing client complaints and training staff. From 1999 to 2013, Maria held positions as Supervising Attorney and Staff Attorney, focusing on family law, community outreach, and providing legal representation to victims of domestic violence. Early career experience includes serving as Associate Attorney at Locke Purnell Rain Harrell and Chapman & Reese, P.C., specializing in commercial and employment law. Maria holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Case Western Reserve University School of Law and a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Government from Miami University.