Alberta Odell Jones (November 12, 1930 – August 5, 1965) was an African American attorney and civil rights icon. She was one of the first African American women to pass the Kentucky bar and the first woman appointed city attorney in Jefferson County. She opened a law firm in Louisville, providing legal representation to African Americans with limited access to such legal services. Her tireless efforts ensured fair treatment for all, and her reputation as a skilled, passionate lawyer grew among the Louisville community. Her private clients included Muhammad Ali. She was murdered at the age of 34 in Fontaine Ferry Park, in Louisville.
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