Jason M Kalafat

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Jason M Kalafat

10.0

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 45% Criminal Defense
    12 years, 500 cases
  • 40% DUI / DWI
    11 years, 400 cases
  • 10% White Collar Crime
    8 years, 50 cases
  • 5% Federal Crime
    9 years, 45 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Jason Kalafat
    406 5th Street
    Suite 220
    Washington, DC 20001
    Office: 202-552-0897
    Mobile: 202-489-9405
    Fax: 202-664-1331
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Languages Spoken

  • English

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“Great to Work With”

Posted by: a DUI client, about 1 month ago.

Client Review: First time around I had a Court appointment attorney and the case was dismissed but later reopened. At the time the case was reopened I had a little... more
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5 star rating

“Life Saver”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 2 months ago.

Client Review: Four months after visiting some family in DC, I was notified of very serious allegations made against me. I had just moved to a new city and didn’t... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

20 endorsements


Jay S Volquardsen

Mr. Kalafat is a great lawyer. He does fantastic work for his clients. I endorse him whole-heartedly.

Endorsement from lawyer: Jay Volquardsen , Phoenix (AZ), 10 months ago
S. Jamison Koehler

Although it is not often that I feel compelled to recommend a potential competitor, Mr. Kalafat is a first-rate criminal defense lawyer. With a J.D.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: S. Koehler , Washington (DC), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

11 years since Jason M Kalafat was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Dist. of Columbia Active 2009 01/04/2012
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Price Benowitz LLP 2009–present
Private Contract Attorney 2008–2009
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Vanderbilt Univesity School of Law Law Juris Doctorate 2000
West Virginia University Philosophy Bachelor of Arts 1997
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2011
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Contribution

Contributor Level 3
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Private Criminal Defense Practice Phoenix School of Law Career Symposium 2007
Keeping Out Rule 404(c) "Bad Acts" Evidence Arizona Public Defender's Association Annual Conference 2005
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