Vonnie Clay Dones III

Recording Artist / Producer / CEO / Manager Violator / Def Jam / Polygram Records

Year: 1993 - 1999

Description: Dones worked with Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, and the late Chris Lighty, which he now draws upon to help his clients in entertainment law. He signed an artist and label deal with Chris Lighty CEO / Founder of Violator Entertainment, who has signed and managed artists such as Sean "Diddy" Combs, Warren G, L.L. Cool J, Soulja Boy, Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot, Mariah Carey, Nas, 50 Cent and more. He was also signed as an artist with Marley Marl at the House of Hitz in Manhattan, New York. Marley is often described by many as the “inventor of sampling.” Dones has worked in marketing, advertising, and promotion with entertainment artists such as Soulja Boy, Teirra Mari, Roscoe Dash, Trina, and more. He is the founder of a marketing and entertainment promotions and booking agency, which has been endorsed by Rick Ross, T.I., Meagan Good, Kevin Hart, Tom Arnold, Jay Mohr, Henry Cho, Whitney Cummings, Chris Delia, Bun B, Young Jeezy, John Witherspoon, Lupe Fiasco, Vince Young, and more.

Assistant District Attorney Harris County District Attorney's Office

Year: 2019 - 2021

Description: Dones also worked as a criminal prosecutor for the Harris County District Attorney's Office prosecuting and managing thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases. Dones' caseload was approximately 2,600 cases.

Owner Dones Management

Year: 2003 - 2005

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Staff Attorney Earl Carl Institute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law

Year: 2018 - 2019

Description: Dones worked as a Staff Attorney for the Earl Carl Insitute at Thurgood Marshall College of Law representing juveniles in juvenile court adjudication matters throughout Harris County and surrounding counties.

Legal Assistant City of Cleveland - Office of Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs (FHCA)

Year: 2000 - 2002

Description: Prior to forming Legalcleanup.com, Dones, as a legal assistant, assisted the Director of the City of Cleveland's Office of Fair Housing & Consumer Affairs (FHCA) in representing and protecting Clevelanders from consumer scams, fraudulent business practices, and unfair and unequal treatment in housing. Dones provided consumer protection in the following areas: Unfair and deceptive sales practices, fraud, new home construction, debt collection defense, landlord-tenant disputes, breach of contract, warranty disputes, refunds, home solicitations, home repairs and renovations, and contract cancellation. His experience with the city exposed him to countless complex and unique fraudulent business practices and inequities faced by consumers, which he now draws upon to help his clients resolve their legal issues.

Principal Attorney The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones III, Esq.

Year: 2014 - Current

Description: The Law Firm of Vonnie C. Dones, III ESQ. at LegalCleanup.com is a general practice law firm. We offer legal services in New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Washington D.C.

State Bar of Texas &nbsp# 24105813 Member (2017 - Current)

District of Columbia Bar Member (2016 - Current)

New York State Bar Association Member (2014 - Current)

New York City Bar Association Member (2014 - Current)

New Jersey Bar Association Member (2014 - Current)

American Bar Association Member (2014 - Current)

Legal Cleanup For New Jerseyans: How to Expunge Your Criminal or Juvenile Record In New Jersey, First Edition Dones Publishing (August 11, 2014)