Alyssa Renee Jones

Alyssa was born and raised in Idaho. She graduated in 2015 from Boise State University with a degree in Secondary Education with an emphasis in English. She then obtained her master's degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Innovation from Northwest Nazarene University. Alyssa retired from the Idaho Army National Guard as a First Lieutenant in the Medical Services branch after serving for five years. Her law career began in 2020 at the University of Idaho College of law. Alyssa began her practice experience externing for the Assistant United States Attorney's office practicing in federal drug and gun cases. She also clerked for Chief Justice Bevan at the Idaho Supreme Court. She then transitioned to family law including divorce, child custody, civil protection orders, etc. While still doing family law, she now handles civil litigation in district and federal court. Alyssa has always been passionate about dance and previously danced for the Idaho Stampede. She continues to judge for the IDHSAA dance and cheer competitions. She loves the outdoors and spends a lot of time paddle boarding, skiing, or hiking with her boyfriend and dogs.