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Jonathan L Katz
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Simply the bestPosted by: anonymous, 2009-10-09 29 days ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon Katz is the finest lawyer that has ever represented me. He has tremendous knowldege of case history and is relentless in the court room. I admire his dedication towards defending civil liberties. He is also an excellent listener that welcomes your input while formulating strategies for your defense. If your civil liberties have been violated or you have simply made a legal mistake, Jon is the best possible choice that you can make for your defense.
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The true Warrior for JusticePosted by: Natalie, 2009-10-07 about 1 month ago. Flag as objectionable
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I want to take a few minutes today to comment on the excellent service I received from the law firm of Jonathan Katz..
After being confronted with a legal matter, I spend several days researching attorneys and finally choose Jonathan Katz. My reasons were simple: I wanted results!!! During this recent ordeal, Jonathan Katz has shown me why he is called a “Warrior for Justice”. Mr. Katz NEVER stops fighting for his clients. Mr. Katz tapped into countless resources and spent countless hours working on my case and fighting for me. Yes, he was compensated for his work; however, I have NEVER seen an attorney who willingly and without complaint spends time away from his family in order to concentrate on my case. Mr. Katz kept me informed of any matters related to my case and stayed in constant communication with the prosecutor. His approach to my case and his ability to present the true facts of the case to the prosecutor resulted in the dismissal of my case. Mr. Katz is a true warrior for his clients and his wonderful staff shares in his commitment to find justice for his clients. Jonathan L Katz
John Katz GreatPosted by: anonymous, 2009-08-10 3 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Absolutely by far the greatest lawyer. Would def use him again, great in the courtroom.
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Excellent AttorneyPosted by: anonymous, 2009-07-08 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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I just want to say thank you so much to Jon Katz for helping me with my legal troubles!!
Jon not only has excellent knowledge of the law but knows how to practice it in the courtroom. Jon also is a caring and compasionate individual who takes the time to make sure his client is as comfortable as he or she might be while explaining the possible outcomes that might arise given the charges that his client are facing. I short, Jon is an excellent attorney and should be your choice to defend you! Jonathan L Katz
Very pleased clientPosted by: anonymous, 2009-06-29 4 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon did an excellent job of representing me in both the MVA hearing and the court trial. I believe both outcomes were the best I could hope for under the circumstances. I feel very fortunate to have engaged Jon in my defense and would not hesitate to refer people to him.
Jonathan L Katz
Dedicated and ThoroughPosted by: anonymous, 2009-06-23 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon Katz did a great job representing me in my DUI-DWI case. He attended my MVA hearing as well as my district court hearing and not only was he well prepared, he made sure I was also well prepared. The arresting police officer spoke with me afterwards and even he had praise for how Jon Katz handled the case. It is such a huge relief to be able to go on with my life with this now behind me. If you want a dedicated, thorough guy on your side, Jon Katz is the one!
Jonathan L Katz
Excellent experience with Jon KatzPosted by: anonymous, 2009-06-23 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon Katz is an excellent attorney. I did something very foolish and was charged with a career ending felony. Through hard work and diligence Mr Katz got the charges reduced to a misdemeanor. I believe this was the first time the prosecutor agreed to a misdemanor plea for this type of case.
Getting arrested puts one in a vulnerable situation: it is difficult to trust your future to an attorney you have just met. Jon Katz cares about his clients, he is ethical, diligent and hard working. He is also very honest when it comes to money. I was somewhat of a difficult and demanding client, and Mr Katz showed me nothing but patience and respect. Mr. Katz even refunded $, since my case required less work than I paid him for. In summary Jon Katz is someone you can trust with your legal problems. Jonathan L Katz
not the 10.0 he says he isPosted by: anonymous, 2009-06-23 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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A client should be thicked skinned when seeing Mr Katz for the first time. In my experience, he used F-bombs and carried himself in a manner that extinguished any hope I had to make a case. After I was visibly shaken, he did tone himself down and became receptive to what I had to say. He took my case and there were a few instances, in accordance with our contract, he would threaten to drop me over unexpected events or failure to contact him in a timely manner [which was the fault of his staff not getting him the message on time]. He blamed his staff for a couple of mismanaged incidents. In addition, during meetings, Mr Katz is very aware of time that's spent with him. So much so, it's a distraction to the meetings. Lastly, the final bill that was verbally stated turned out to be different than the final itemization. I write this criticism because Mr Katz boasts a 10.0 AVVO rating on his website and this is simply not the case. I compare him to my experience with a divorce attorney and it just may be a simple fact that you can't compare a family attorney to a criminal defense attorney. Be prepared for an abrasive experience.
Posted 5 months ago.
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Lawyer's Comment: My staff and I strive to provide clients the best service in every respect. Even one dissatisfied client is one too many. Due to client confidentiality and discretion, I would prefer to reply directly and privately to the commenter. However, I do not know who the commenter is -- which extinguishes confidentiality issues -- and make the following brief observations:
- If I spoke four-letter words with the commenter, it likely was in the context of commiserating with his or her plight. See: http://katzjustice.com/underdog/archives/596-I-like-when-you-swear.
- The commenter seems to say s/he was dissatisfied with our first meeting, but still hired me despite having countless other lawyers to choose from. How does that jibe?
- A lawyer and client do not join forces intending on weakening their ability to help each other through non-communication. It is rare for me even to need to bring up the matter with clients.
- My staff has blessed me and my clients over and over again. It is curious that the commenter puts down my staff, and then says I put down my staff, too, as if s/he and I were in cahoots against my staff that I stand behind 100%.
- The poster seems to be addressing hourly work for a non-criminal case; the vast majority of my work is flat-fee criminal work. If the work was hourly non-criminal work, it should have been easy for the poster to hire a replacement lawyer at any time if s/he was dissatisfied.
- I do not know whether the poster's main axe to grind is being billed for my time, As the 1970's New York City Opera commercial went "We can't live on love alone." The poster confirms s/he had a contract from me, so it is not clear why s/he mentions a verbal bill.
- I have already said that AVVO is far from scientific. http://katzjustice.com/underdog/permalink/Avvogatto-in-AVVO..html . Many factors should be considered in choosing a lawyer: http://katzjustice.com/underdog/archives/1592-To-choose-a-lawyer..html .
- I appreciate the commenter's acknowledging that s/he is comparing me to a divorce lawyer. One of the very reasons I stayed away from divorce law and the rest of family law is the highly-charged emotions involved that makes criminal defense seem to be a cakewalk.
- When a lawyer accepts a new client, the lawyer can only try to work as best as possible with the hand that has been dealt the client., while also trying to alter the rules of the game within the bounds of ethics and the law. I am honest to clients that I will go to the mat for them, but that I do not have any magic dust to sprinkle on their case.
Jonathan L Katz
Way to goPosted by: anonymous, 2009-06-09 5 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Mr. Katz is a reliable lawyer. I was facing some serious consequences for my actions, but in the end my case was dismissed and it all ended with community service hours. I was very happy with the final result and relieved that it ended the way it did. Very knowledgable and persuasive lawyer.
Jonathan L Katz
Thanks Jon!Posted by: anonymous, 2009-05-26 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Getting a DUI was one of the worst experiences of my life and having never had to deal with courts or convictions I was relieved when I found Jon Katz to represent me. He took alot of the pressure off of me and took charge immediately. For me this was a huge relief and he kept me motivated to do as much as I could to help my case. With Jon's help I was able to get fair treatment in court and walk away with the plea I asked for, if not better. Thanks again Jon!
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Best AttorneyPosted by: anonymous, 2009-05-21 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Mr. Katz is one of the best attorney anyone would wish to work with. He is professional, trustworthy and excelent adviser besides he is very inteligient.
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DWI/DUIPosted by: anonymous, 2009-05-21 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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I had just finished my case with Mr. Katz, and am very much pleased with his services. I would strongly reccomend him to others in similar, or any criminal case. I had avoided jail time and am able to keep my job and live a normal life again. I will surely go back to him for any future problems if any. Thankyou Jon and your law firm for your expert services.
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Good with people and good with lawPosted by: anonymous, 2009-05-20 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Hiring someone to defend you is no small task, and my best research brought me to Jon. And now it's easy to see why... he got me the outcome I wanted and all the while kept me calm and thinking straight. I would definitely recommend Jon to anyone needing a good defense.
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A lawyer that never quits!Posted by: anonymous, 2009-05-11 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon Katz is a great lawyer. I had a 2nd DUI case and was really stressed. He puts things in prospective and gives you alot of things that can help you with the case. I gained alot from this experience. Some lawyers would tell you to take the plea but not Jon Katz he is always will to fight for you. I highly recommend him. He never fails to follow up no matter how busy he is. His memory is great he called recently to follow up on my pregnant wife and how things were going. Thanks to him I will be around for the birth of my first child.
Jonathan L Katz
Ninja Lawyer Karate Chops ProsecutionPosted by: anonymous, 2009-05-07 6 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon Katz is brilliant in the courtroom. Throwing objections like legal projectiles, the prosecution hardly had a chance to weave their poorly constructed tale. I never had any doubt that Jon would take control and steer the court towards justice. Thanks Jon!
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A good lawyer knows his opponent. And any intelligent lawyer knows that you don't mess with Jon Katz.Posted by: anonymous, 2009-04-21 7 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon provided me with everything I was hoping for in a lawyer. He was able to get all my charges dropped with exception of the Failure to Maintain Control, and was able to get a very low penalty of $100--a very good outcome. This was a true learning experience for me, and I will NEVER make the same mistake again. It was great to have an experienced and knowledgeable lawyer such as Jon to take care of everything. I highly recommend Jon to anyone facing a DUI/DWI case, as he will treat you with the dignity you deserve, and ease all of the stress involved with a criminal charge. I personally will use Jon Katz again if I am ever in a situation such as this, and I would recommend him highly to my friends and family! Thank you so much Jon!
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Sheer genius!Posted by: anonymous, 2009-04-07 7 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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It was my first DUI/DWI and I thought the best I could hope for was a guilty verdict and a PBJ. Katz won me an acquittal in the 15 minute trial by establishing that the officer lacked probable cause to pull me over. He blew away the prosecutor, the arresting office, the judge, and me with his knowledge of case law. What a whirlwind - definitely the man you want in your corner. Thanks, Jon!
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When You Need a Voice to Get You JusticePosted by: anonymous, 2009-03-18 8 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Mr. Katz took a disorderly conduct case on my behalf, and helped me through the process, eventually getting the case dismissed. I was facing as a complainant someone experienced in the court, while I had no experience whatsoever.
With Mr. Katz I was the most prepared individual in the crowded courthouse that day. If you're facing a legal threat to your liberty, contact Mr. Katz. Jonathan L Katz
Jon Katz, Best Lawyer on the PlanetPosted by: tstanle1, 2009-03-04 8 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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There are not enough stars to properly recommend Jon Katz. He is brilliant, tenacious, and reliable to a fault. He executed a creative defense that saved my career and spared me jail time. Furthermore, Mr. Katz has a keen understanding of the inequities inherent in our criminal justice system and can be counted on to work with integrity to overcome these and all obstacles to justice.
Jonathan L Katz
A Lawyer That Gets Results!Posted by: anonymous, 2009-02-18 9 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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I was referred to Jon Katz by a family friend and it certainly paid off. I was up for a first offense DUI and was expecting to get a PBJ but Jon wanted to fight it. From the moment Jon entered the court room I could tell he had a powerful presence, one that was noticed by both myself, and the prosecutor. Jon waited the long 6 hours with me until my trial time finally came. During that wait he offered a lot of comfort and lightened the mood with this humor. Right before my trial started Jon talked with the prosecutor and got us a plea bargain where the DUI charges were dropped and amended to a mere negligent driving charge. I got PBJ for a far less, nonjailable offense which only had the terms of 24 hours of community service! On top of that, we completely avoided a long trial!! GREAT results and only possible due to Jon's reputation and powerful attitude. I highly recommend him.
Jonathan L Katz
He's good!Posted by: anonymous, 2009-01-17 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon is quite a character-entertaining and very effective. The outcome of our son's case was favorable and now he won't have a criminal record. This is a huge relief to all of us. The other lawyer we interviewed said that it was " an open and shut case" , but Jon said he was going for the gold. He did and won.
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Top Notch Attorney of LawPosted by: reshantariq, 2008-12-24 11 months ago. Flag as objectionable
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I was extreamly worried about my son's traffic violation concerning Virginia's strict traffic laws. I contacted Jonathan Katz for my son'sprobation period traffic violation and he was very knowledgable and quick in response to my son's case. He builds a solid lawer and client relationship. He won our case in Alexandria, Va and Fairfax County Court, Va. I highly recommend Mr. Katz to everyone seeking a paramount, hardworking attorney for any traffic law. - Ryan T.
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highly recommendedPosted by: anonymous, 2008-11-17 12 months ago. Flag as objectionable Jonathan L Katz
Jon Katz - superb lawyer, good person, and gets RESULTSPosted by: anonymous, 2008-10-30 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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I had court with Jon as my representation today. I had a miserable driving record, and was charged with yet another Reckless Driving offense (number 3). Intially, the Commonwealth Attorney (in VA, they are not called a DA or Prosecutor....but same thing), would not offer a plea bargain. Jon was like a bird dog, got the plea I wanted, and I left with a traffic infraction (instead of a misdemeanor criminal offense), a much lesser fine, no restrictions on my driving. All MUCH better than the 1-year in jail that I could have faced if we had gone to trial. Jon also counseled me on what I could do proactively to mitigate my risk of an unfavorable outcome (he had me complete several driving courses, do community service, get my speedometer checked, and visit a psychiatrist). I have to credit Jon for saving my butt - literally - had I gone to jail, my job, my family's welfare, and my reputation. He's expensive, but worth every penny. By the way - he's never been a prosecutor...which means he's on the side of justice....not the side of the state. He's also very responsive (usually thru is full time assistant), and allowed me to talk with him whenever I liked....as long as I gave notice and worked with his schedule.
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Posted by: JOHN, 2008-10-18 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon is a fantastic attorney. I was arrested on drug charges in a very rural part of maryland, and felt that my rights were being violated by the prosecution. Jon came to my rescue. He is an expert on civil rights as shows in his fascinating daily blog. It is worth reading for lawyers and laymen alike. He combines his love of buddhism and modern jazz in his courtroom strategy, and has a calm, zen-like demeanor in court. This is highly effective in dealing with a tough prosecution, or a hard judge. Jon is a caring, responsible attorney and he knows intuitively how to deal with the ins and outs of the law in court. I recommend him to anyone who needs a winner in court.
Jonathan L Katz
Jonathan Katz - a Power House LawyerPosted by: anonymous, 2008-09-25 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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My experience with Jon Katz was phenomenal. As a corporate professional, a severe lack in judgement cost me my job and twelve felony counts in February 2008. I felt my life was over until I met with Jon. I was devastated and humbled when I sat down with Jon. He was so respectful and understanding that I immediately felt as though he truly had my best interest at heart.
Jon and his staff were diligent in pursuing every minute detail and putting together the best possible defense. However, Jon's professionalism shone through when dealing with the prosecuting attorney. Jon was diplomatic in his approach and guidance and by following his suggestions on being proactive (beginning community service) Jon Katz was able to have the twelve felony counts reduced to one misdemeanor count. Thanks to Jon Katz and his staff, I have my life back. I cannot thank you enough Jon, I not only feel like I have a power house lawyer but a true friend. I thank you for the reassurance you provided and you did not let me down. KS Maryland Jonathan L Katz
You can feel confident you made the right choice for an attorneyPosted by: anonymous, 2008-09-14 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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with Jonathan Katz. He has 110% dedication to his practice and clients. He is passionate about law and defending his clients and cases.
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A Great LawyerPosted by: anonymous, 2008-09-12 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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Mr Katz is one of the best lawyers that I have come across. And would recommend him to any body who gets in trouble with the law for DUI or drug charges.
Jonathan L Katz
The Jon Katz Karate ChopPosted by: anonymous, 2008-09-09 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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If you need a lawyer for criminal defense and/or student disciplinary defense this is your man. He is very quirky, but gets the job done, knows the court system and its people well, and won't make any false promises to you. The Jon Katz Karate Chop is well known in the community.
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Jon Katz is brilliant.Posted by: anonymous, 2008-09-09 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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If it weren't for Jon Katz, my life would be drastically different today. I owe my freedom to his hard work. He was there for me at such a critical time in my life, and has helped inspire me to become an attorney. I hope to start law school next fall, and maybe in a decade or two I can only hope I'll be as good as Jon.
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Posted by: anonymous, 2008-09-09 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon Katz was a great deal of help to my son and I when my son was facing very serious legal issues. Jon worked hard for him, and calmed a nevous mother. I would definitely recommend Jon to anyone facing legal difficulties and needing an advocate to work hard for the best possible outcome.
Jonathan L Katz
Katz fights for justicePosted by: avvo, 2008-08-29 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon Katz is a tireless defender of your rights. He's thorough, motivated and if I ever needed a lawyer, I would definitely pick him again.
I think anyone who needs a tireless advocate for justice ought to consider hiring Jon. Jonathan L Katz
Account ManagerPosted by: Tylbaart, 2008-08-29 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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Mr. Katz is a fantastic lawyer who will fight for you to get the best possible outcome to your case. He has represented me many times and always out performed my expectations. I have reffered many of my friends to him with the same results. He is a pitbull he goes after your case as if its the only one he has and isn't willing to settle for less than a spectacular outcome.
He is the best lawyer I have ever had and I will wlways refer anyone in need of his services to him. Jonathan L Katz
Intelligent, Effective and Completely RecommendedPosted by: mae6096, 2008-08-29 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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When I was arrested for a DWI in Washington, DC, I was petrified. Between the fear of going through the court system for the first time, the stress of figuring out how to pull myself out of the situation I put myself in, and the shame I felt for even being in this kind of mess, I really wanted to find a good lawyer. Well, I did one better and found a great lawyer in Jonathan Katz.
His advice was spot on, he was always so well prepared, and he gave me my dignity back by outlining exactly what steps I needed to take in order to rectify my situation. My one request, that I not do jail time, was singular but difficult to attain considering my circumstances. He was able to fulfill my request, and he did so while holding onto his scruples. Extremely intelligent, effective, and very experienced, I recommend Jonathan Katz without reservation. This means quite a bit coming from me, because I have high expectations of myself and those around me. Therefore, if I can recommend Jonathan Katz without reservation, then you should run and not walk to contact him should you need legal advice. Jonathan L Katz
Posted by: anonymous, 2008-05-14 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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I had an issue with with the local government impounding my car and keeping it unlawfully for a very extended period of time. Mr. Katz was responsive, diligent and hard nosed. These qualities plus his tenacity resulted in my property being returned to me far faster than i would have obtained alone. i was floundering as to what to do. Once I contacted Mr. Katz, I felt much more in control and was extremely pleased with the results.
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GREAT LAWYERPosted by: harvali, 2008-04-08 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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The saying you pay for what you get for is true. I am in the entertainment field and was charged with a DUI and Mr. Katz handled everything while I was out of state and got it off my record. He is GREAT! I would most def. recommend him.
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INCREDIBLE ATTORNEY!Posted by: anonymous, 2008-04-01 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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Jon Katz is an absolutely incredible lawyer. He defended me with his sharp knowledge of the law system and dynamic interactions with the prosecution and judge in the court room. He made me feel comfortable and at easy during our nearly 6 month client-lawyer relationship and I am glad I chose Mr. Katz! He fought for me and I was able to keep a clean record. I have never been so happy as the day I heard: not guilty. All thanks to the wonders of Jon Katz!
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Posted by: anonymous, 2008-03-06 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable
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Outstanding attorney. Knowledgable about relevant cases. Truly understands trial law.
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