Emily C. Jones

Emily Jones Queen is a native of Wilmington, and a graduate of John T. Hoggard High School. She received her undergraduate degree Magna Cum Laude from North Carolina State University, and was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority.

Emily graduated early from the Charlotte School of Law, with Honors, receiving her Juris Doctor, Cum Laude. During law school, Emily interned for the District Attorney’s Office in New Hanover and Pender Counties, where she prosecuted criminal offenses. She also interned for United Family Services, Victim’s Assistance, where she represented victims of domestic violence.

Upon passing the bar, Emily joined Burney & Jones, PLLC and practices primarily in the areas of Criminal, Juvenile, and Family Law. Emily practices in both New Hanover and Pender Counties.

Emily is a member of the North Carolina State Bar and of the Criminal and Juvenile Law Sections of the North Carolina Bar Association. She is also a member of Coastal Women’s Attorneys, and the New Hanover and Pender County Bars, where she holds leadership positions.

Throughout her career, Emily has been nominated for and received several awards, most notably: Super Lawyer’s Rising Star, Business North Carolina Magazine’s Legal Elite Young Gun and Criminal Law, Expertise Top 15 Best Criminal Defense Attorney in Wilmington, and Pro Bono Publico from Legal Aid of North Carolina. In 2018 she was the distinguished recipient of the Addison Hewlett Award for her legal service to this community.

In her free time Emily enjoys spending time with her family and friends.  She enjoys volunteering and has assisted with programs such as Teen Court, Mock Trial Competitions in the capacity of a judge, an attorney mentor, and an assistant Mock Trial coach. She also volunteers with the Lawyers for Literacy Program. Emily is also an active participant with local nonprofit organizations, including Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministry (WARM).