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Jonathan L Katz

Jonathan L Katz

10.0

Superb

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

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Average Client Rating

4.8837 star rating 43 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 50% Criminal Defense
    19 years, 2,000 cases (1 example)
  • 40% DUI / DWI
    19 years, 500 cases
  • 10% Constitutional
    19 years, 30 cases

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Sometimes)
  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash

Contact Information
  • Jon Katz, P.C.
    8720 Georgia Avenue
    Suite 703
    Silver Spring, MD 20910
    301-495-●●●● - show
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Languages
  • French
  • Spanish

About Me

Photos (1)

Videos (0)
Jon Katz and son at the movies.

About me: Since 1991, I have defended over two thousand clients in court, including over two hundred trials. I defend in the state and federal trial and appellate courts... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

4.8837 star rating 43 reviews
Former client? Write a review
5 star rating

“Jonathan Katz goes Above and Beyond”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-12-14 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: The last thing I ever thought to happen to me would be arrested for a DWI with a high BAC. My son is an attorney out-of-state and did some quick,... more
5 star rating

“Courtroom is His Playground”

Posted by: Mark, 2009-11-19 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Katz is the man for the job. He balls hard and taught me the importance of not quitting. I was scheduled to move out of state with my girlfriend and... more
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Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements

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Debra A Saltz

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... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Debra Saltz , Greenbelt (MD), 19 days ago
Christopher Flohr

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... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Christopher Flohr , Severna Park (MD), 12 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 20 years since Jonathan L Katz was first licensed to practice law in MD.
  • 19 years since Jonathan L Katz was first licensed to practice law in DC.
  • 13 years since Jonathan L Katz was first licensed to practice law in VA.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Owner / Criminal Defense Lawyer at Jon Katz, P.C. 2008–present
Criminal Defense partner at Marks & Katz, LLC 1998–2008
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Education
School Major 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
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
AV-rated Martindale Hubbell 2008
Bar Register Martindale Hubbell 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Champion Magazine Advisory Board National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1995–present
Editor- Constitutional Law Firm Page DMOZ 2001–present
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Portfolio

Publications
Article Publication Date
Persuading Through Storytelling Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association Newsletter 2008
Various daily articles Underdog Blog 2008
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Cases
Title:
Maryland v. Taylor, et. al., 371 Md. 617 (2002)
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Double jeopardy dismissal.
Description:
Maryland's highest court hands down landmark.decision that it is double jeopardy to proceed to trial on a criminal case after the judge has dismissed...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Asserting your rights with the police. Criminal Suspects' Rights 2007
Know Your Rights With the Police Know Your Rights 2007
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