Criminal Defense Lawyer / DUI & DWI Defense in Northern Virginia/ Fairfax/ Maryland/ D.C. Beltway.
A "General" at the top of his game
- Tom, a Criminal Defense client
Jon Katz made dealing with the worst thing thats ever happend to me manageable.
- George, a Criminal Defense client
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Fees
Fixed (Sometimes), Retainer (Sometimes)
Payment types
Cash, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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Jon Katz, P.C.- Montgomery County Office
8720 Georgia Avenue
Suite 703
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Office:
301-495-7755
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Jon Katz, P.C.- Tysons/Fairfax County meeting office
1420 Spring Hill Road
Suite 600
(McLean) Fairfax County, VA 22102
Office:
703-917-6626
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Jon Katz, P.C., Washington, D.C., meeting office
1050 17th Street, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
Office:
301-495-7755
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About Me
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Since 1991, I have defended over 2500 clients in criminal court, including over two hundred trials. I defend in the state and federal trial and appellate... more
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References
Client Reviews
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Posted by:
Tom,
2011-10-06
4 months ago.
Client Review:
Mr. Katz is a gifted defense attorney. He has my highest recommendation to be your defense attorney. He represented me twice, in VA and MD courts,...
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Posted by:
George,
2012-01-08
about 1 month ago.
Client Review:
If you are looking for a detail oriented amazing lawyer then look no further. Jon Katz successfully defended me from a felony cannabis charge which...
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Peer Endorsements
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Jon Katz is an incredibly hard-working and diligent lawyer who fights for his clients. In addition, he is always available to discuss cases and legal...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Debra Saltz
, Greenbelt (MD), About 2 years ago
I have been fortunate to represent co-defendants with Jon. He is an excellent attorney who is not afraid to fight and to use innovative approaches...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Christopher Flohr
, Severna Park (located in Anne Arundel County) (MD), Almost 3 years ago
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Résumé
License
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22 years since Jonathan L Katz was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Maryland |
Active
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1989 |
02/11/2009 |
| Dist. of Columbia |
Active
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1990 |
09/08/2009 |
| Virginia |
Authorized to practice law
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1997 |
10/09/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Owner / Criminal Defense Lawyer at
Jon Katz, P.C.
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2008–present
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Criminal Defense partner at
Marks & Katz, LLC
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1998–2008
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Trial lawyer at
Chaikin & Sherman, P.C.
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1996–1998
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Assistant Public Defender - Trial attorney at
Maryland Public Defender's Office
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1991–1996
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Associate attorney at
Weiner, McCaffrey, Brodsky & Kaplan
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1989–1991
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Education
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| School |
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Trial Lawyers College |
Trial Law |
Four-week intensive program. |
1995 |
| Trial Practice Institute - National Criminal Defense College |
Criminal Law |
Intensive two-week program |
1994 |
| George Washington University National Law Center |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1989 |
| Tufts University |
Political Science |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1985 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Super Lawyers for Criminal Defense |
Super Lawyers |
2011 |
| AV-rated |
Martindale Hubbell |
2008 |
| Top 800 Lawyers |
Washingtonian Magazine |
2007 |
| Appreciation award |
Philippine American Bar Association - D.C. area |
2000 |
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Associations
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| Board of Advisors |
Flex Your Rights |
2008-present
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| Editor- Constitutional Law Firm Page |
DMOZ |
2001-present
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| Champion Magazine Advisory Board |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers |
1995-2011
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| Treasurer |
Helping Individual Prostitutes Survive |
2002-2005
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| Founding President |
Free Speech Coalition of DC, MD and VA |
2001-2003
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| Vice President |
Philippine American Bar Association - DC Area |
1997-2001
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| Board Member |
American Civil Liberties Union - National Capital Area |
1992-1995
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Portfolio
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Cases
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Outcome: Libel lawsuit dismissed.
Outcome: Double jeopardy dismissal.
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Publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Know Your Rights With the Police |
Know Your Rights |
2010 |
| Asserting your rights with the police. |
Criminal Suspects' Rights |
2007 |
| Standing up the police searching for marijuana. |
Your rights and 420 |
2006 |
| Trial techniques |
Successful Strategies for Circuit Court Criminal Cases |
2006 |
| PRETRIAL PREPARATION IN VIRGINIA MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY CASES |
Virginia Court-Appointed Lawyer Training |
2005 |
| Keeping your values while in law school. |
National Lawyers Guild- Student Orientation |
2004 |
| Animal Rights |
National Lawyers Guild Mid-Atlantic Meeting |
2003 |
| Moot Court Judge |
Burton Wechsler National First Amendment Moot Court Competition |
2002 |
| Everything You Wanted To Know About The First Amendment ... But Were Afraid To Ask |
East Coast Video Show |
2001 |
| First Amendment Rights with Adult Entertainment |
Annual Meeting |
2001 |
| First Amendment Rights |
Annual Meeting |
2001 |
| Federal obscenity laws. |
National Academies panel on children's online access to erotic material. |
2000 |
| Weekly legal radio call-in show |
Legally Speaking |
1999 |
| Moot Court Judge |
Moot Court - George Washington University Law School |
1998 |
| Moot Court Judge |
Moot Court- University of Maryland Law School |
1996 |
| Interviews on criminal and Constitutional defense. |
News interviews. |
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