Jonathan David Katz

Jonathan David Katz

also known as Jonathan D Katz

4.7
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 42 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at New Paltz, NY
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Speeding & Traffic Ticket ... +2 more

27 Sunset Ridge Road, New Paltz, NY

About Jonathan

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

43 years | 800 cases

30%
Family 25%

43 years | 600 cases

25%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

43 years | 1,500 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 42 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1983

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Jonathan D. Katz, Attorney at Law

27 Sunset Ridge Road, New Paltz, NY, 12561

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Jonathan David Katz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

HORRIBLE SERVICE

DO NOT HIRE THEM. I hired them for what should have been a simple matter in family court and it turned out to be the worst experience I have EVER had with a lawyer. All they care about is running through your retainer ! Dropped the ball on several matters. Calls and emails went unanswered ! BEWARE...! You are better off representing yourself!

Posted by Katherine | December 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Terrible Lawyer

I was looking for a lawyer to fight a speeding ticket. He had good reviews so despite the high price (over $400), I thought it would be worth it. Wrong! He got nothing knocked off my ticket, no reduced points or fine. I never spoke with him directly and his associate gave me misleading info re: D...MV fine (she said I would separately be fined $300 by the DMV). Apparently Milan county does not reduce the points or fine so there was no point. Also, if I take a class to reduce my points, I will only be charged $100 for the first year (it is $100 per year up to 3 years) So please dont waste your money and be lied to.

Jonathan Katz

Replied last December 04, 2018

We did a great job for this client. She was ticketed for going 22 miles per hour over the limit on the Taconic State Parkway. She was facing a 6 point conviction. We got the ticket dismissed in exchange for a plea to disobeying a traffic control device, a 2 point violation that will not impact her insurance rates. She was fined $117 plus the $93 state surcharge. Jonathan D. Katz

Posted by John | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reduced Points with Representation

My wife is a busy doctor and it is hard for her to find the time to attend weeknight court in Upstate New York, where she received all of her tickets (we live half time in Westchester, half near Oneonta). At first we didn’t know how to proceed, since we hadn’t received a notice, but had forgotten ab...out the first ticket. After a friend said his brother lost his license by ignoring tickets, I didn’t know what to do. I found Jonathan Katz’ online reviews and decided to give him a try. The regional lawyer who works for him got the points greatly reduced, and did the same for two other tickets, which would have suspended my wife’s license. The office personal are very pleasant and knowledgeable...I would highly recommend them in dealing with any traffic violations in small Upstate NY towns.

Posted by Amy | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Terrific!

One phone call, one exchange of forms and a few weeks later my 62mph ticket in a 45 mph zone is reduced to a $50 parking violation, no points (could have been 4). Thrilled. Could not have been easier or more worth the fee.

Posted by Philip | November 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great office staff and honest

After being pulled over for a hefty speeding ticket I was worried about how fight it. Talking to a few different offices I felt most comfortable with Jonathan Katz’s. Not only were they very informative and helpful but most importantly honest throughout the whole process. When it avatully came time f...or the court date I couldn’t be more satisfied with the results. For a ticket I was looking at a lot of points. We were shooting to get them dropped down and he acatually got them dropped completely. Of course I had to pay the court fine and fees but the points were my main concern. Would definitely recommend.

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Jonathan David Katz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Hastings

Child custody lawyer | Dec 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jonathan is a very talented lawyer who is incredibly compassionate and caring. I have been practicing law for almost 30 years and I have met many lawyers. Jonathan is among the very best I have worked with. If you have any type of family matter, you need to call him. You will be very happy that you have him in your corner."

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Jay Kaplan

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Town Justice, Town of New Paltz

1983 - Present

Principal, Jonathan D. Katz

Associations

1983 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Education

1982

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1979

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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