Jon W Norris

Jon W Norris

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

503 D Street, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC

About Jon

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

100% of my practice is criminal defense. This category includes Serious Violent Felonies, Federal Conspiracies, Drug & Gun Cases, Sexual Assaults, White Collar Crimes, Computer Crimes, DUI cases, Student infractions. Extensive Jury Trial Experience, Motions practice and knowledge of police procedure are key. Former Lead Attorney for Homicide, Deputy Trial Chief for PDS DC. A Top Rated DC Attorney; Washingtonian, Super Lawyers, Washington Post, US News World Report.

36 years | 1,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 34 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1991

Inactive - Disciplinary

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1990

Disability Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jon W. Norris

503 D Street, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC, 20001-2763

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Jon W Norris's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 01, 2014 | Criminal Defense

DON’T CHANCE YOUR OR A FAMILY MEMBER'S FUTURE, GET THE BEST REPRESENTATION AVAILABLE

I whole heartily endorse this lawyer. My son was new to the area and found himself faced with some very serious career ending charges and we did not know where to turn. Since we are out of the area, we turned to a couple of friends and colleagues for lawyer recommendations but we were not comfortab...le with any of their recommendations after interviewing several lawyers. The majority of the lawyers instantly drew conclusions and some said the cases were defendable. We decided to go out on our own and search for lawyers on the internet. We interviewed several and our conclusions were about the same, until we talked the attorney Norris. We were impressed by his questions of us from the onset and his knowledge of the law. He agreed to take my son’s cases and vigorously apply the law but made no promises as far as the outcomes. We made several appearances in court and observed that Mr. Norris and his associates was always prepared and well respected by the court and other attorneys. The outcome of the cases was very favorable and we highly recommend attorney Norris for any case requiring legal representation. Our family is forever grateful, thanks so very much.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Attorney Norris is Amazing!!!!

My innocent Juvenile son faced horrific charges that if convicted could land him in prison until the age of 21. He was from out of state visiting Washington DC on a tour. My son is an honor roll student, all around good kid but the Prosecutor was pressing hard to put him in jail. We talked to many... Attorneys. Some were much too pricy, others we didn’t connect with. When we talked to Attorney Norris we know after a few minutes of conversation that he was the one for us. Attorney Norris knows the law, is reasonable priced and he gave us confidence that he would mount a strong defense for my son. Thank God the horrible charges were dropped and my son was released. I would HIGHLY recommend Attorney Norris for any criminal charges you may be facing. Very nice guy and a GREAT Attorney!!

Posted by Mike | August 09, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Forever Grateful to Jon W. Norris!

Attorney Jon W Norris recently represented me in a Traffic Criminal case in the District of Columbia. I was wrongfully charged with a hit and run which supposedly involved a DC District off duty police officer. Due to Mr. Norris's knowledge of the law, and thoroughness, my case was fairly adjudicated... and the judge found me not guilty. Mr. Norris and his team members; Michelle and John got busy with the case right away and impressed me with their aggressiveness in my defense. They were always there for me and every time I contacted them they were very responsive. This was the most difficult thing I have ever had to deal with in my life, and having Mr. Norris and his team on my side was very comforting and obviously very rewarding. Especially being that the false accusations were involving an off duty police officer of the district where being charged. Words cannot express the gratitude and admiration I have for Jon and his team. My wife and I truly appreciate them and are forever grateful for restoring our faith in the judicial system. It is my hope that this never happens to anyone, but if it does, I highly endorse and recommend Attorney Jon W. Norris and his team!!

Posted by anonymous | January 02, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Outstanding Attorney

MY FAMILY HAD A SITUTION WHEREIN OUR SON WAS IN SERIOUS LEGAL TROUBLE, IN MAY OF 2012; THEREFORE, WE WERE IN NEED OF AN OUTSTANDING DEFENSE ATTORNEY. WE NEEDED SOMEONE WHO WE COULD TRUST, AND WHO WOULD DEFEND OUR SON AS IF HE WERE DEFENDING HIS OWN SON. WE WERE REFERRED TO ATTORNEY JON W. NORRIS.... HE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS WITH OUR FAMILY TO DISCUSS OUR CASE, AND TO ALSO DESCRIBE HIS LEGAL BACKGROUND EXPERIENCE, AS WELL AS HIS PROFFESSIONAL WORK ETHICS. I TOLD ATTORNEY NORRIS THAT MY SON'S FUTURE, REPUTATION, JOB WERE IN JEOPARDY. BUT FOR ATTORNEY NORRIS, THEY STILL WOULD BE...ATTORNEY NORRIS WAS ABLE TO SEE THROUGH THE RIDICULOUS ALLEGED CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE CHARGES MADE AGAINST MY SON. HE WAS ABLE TO PROVE THAT IT WAS RIDICULOUS FOR MY SON OR ANYONE ELSE TO BE WALKING DOWN ANY STREET, A CROWDED STREET OR NOT TO INNOCENTLY BRUSH, INNOCENTLY TOUCH, ANYONE TO END UP IN JAIL & TO BE CHARGED WITH A SERIOUS SEXUAL OFFENSE...ATTORNEY NORRIS WAS ABLE TO PROVE THAT THE CHARGES WERE UNNECESARILY OVERCHARGED & RIDICULOUS... BY THE WAY, MY SON HAS NEVER BEEN ARRESTED WITH NO HISTORY OF THIS SO-CALLED CRIME. ATTORNEY NORRIS DEFENDED MY SON AS IF HE WAS HIS OWN SON & WAS ABLE TO PRESENT A CASE FOR MY SON THAT ENDED WITH AN ACQUITTAL..THANK GOD...AS MY SON'S YOUNGER BROTHER NOTED FROM "MERRIAM-WEBSTER'S DISTIONARY THAT DEFINES THE WORD CHARACTER AS "A PERSON MARKED BY NOTABLE OR CONSPICOUS TRAITS; MORAL EXCELLENCE". THERE ARE PARTICULAR THINGS THAT ARE MEMORABLE ABOUT SOMEONE WHO IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE GOOD CHARACTER BECAUSE THEY LEAVE A LASTING IMPRESSION; THEY'RE BUILDING A LEGACY. MY SON & ATTORNEY NORRIS ARE SUCH PERSONS, BOTH WORTHY OF BEING DESCRIBED AS HAVING GOOD CHARACTER..OUR FAMILY WILL ALWAYS APPRECIATE THE PROFESSIONALISM WITH WHICH OUR CASE WAS HANDLED BY ATTORNEY NORRIS & HIS STAFF...IF ANYONE IS NEED OF AN ATTTORNEY WITH GREAT COMMITMENT TO THEIR CASE, JON W. NORRIS IS THE ATTORNEY TO SEEK OUT... HE & HIS STAFF WILL DO THEIR ABSOLUTE UTMOST TO DEFEND YOUR RIGHTS & TO PROTECT YOUR CLIENT'S REPUTATION/CHARACTER..I HAVE YET TO MEET AN ATTORNEY WITH GREATER CARE WHO WILL PROVIDE FOR & SUSTAIN A CLIENT'S/FAMILY'S INTEGRITY...FOREVER OUR FAMLY WILL BE MOST, MOST, MOST, INDEBTED & GREATFUL...FROM OUR FAMILY TO ATTORNEY JON W. NORRIS & STAFF...THANK YOU. THANK YOU. THANK YOU....MUCH LOVE ALWAYS...

Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2012 | Criminal Defense

Dominating Legal Mind with Precision Representation- Best of the Best!!!!!

Self Defense !!! You have a right to defend yourself. Accused of AWITK- Found NOT GUILTY 2012. Freedom is easily lost to the to the justice system process. It takes a professionally gifted lawyer “SMART” to cover all the bases and see beyond the smoke screen. He is a "PIT BULL" in the court room, an...d we highly recommend him. If at this very moment you, a family member or friend are seeking legal advice you've found the right one. He is not alone, but a has very talented TEAM by his side. They have great response time and provide accurate information. My wife would send a text, email or leave a voicemail message at 9pm and receive a response immediately or 7am the next morning. On the back of his business card it says -I AM ASSERTING MY RIGHT to remain silent- I DO NOT CONSENT to answer an questions – I DO NOT CONSENT to any search or seizers of my person or property- I DO NOT WAIVE ANY OF MY RIGHTS. You have a right to excellent counsel and Jon Norris is the best. He will be solid ambassador for you.

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Jon W Norris's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd Baldwin

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Norris for many years and he has always struck me as an incredible knowledgable advocate for his clients. He is highly respected by the courts and by the legal community as a whole. He works extremely hard for his clients. If I were ever in trouble, he is the first one I would call."

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Mark Rollins

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable of the law. Wise choice."

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Jenifer Wicks

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jon has investigative skills like no one else and a natural ability in the courtroom. Always a pleasure to get to work together!"

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Kevin Mosley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Jon Norris is an aggressive, smart, and tenacious attorney for his client. He is not intimidated and will stand up for his clients against the prosecutorial authority insuring the best possible result for his clients in each case. If a loved one found herself in trouble, Jon Norris is one of the first lawyers I would call for representation."

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Paul Zukerberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I keep 3 telephone numbers with me at all times. My wife, my mom, and Jon's. He's the go to guy for serious criminal charges in DC."

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Craig Renetzky

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We handled a high profile matter together, and achieved the perfect result. He was a pleasure to work with, and is now my go to guy for all matters in D.C."

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Solomon Wisenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jon Norris is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer and is widely acknowledged as one of the finest, most tenacious practitioners in DC."

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Patrice Sulton

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Steven Kupferberg

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Paul Zukerberg

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Jenifer Wicks

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Kevin Mosley

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Michele Roberts

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Solomon Wisenberg

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L. Boss

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Criminal Defense, Baltimore and Washington, DC's Top Attorneys. The Washington Post

2016

Top Attorneys, Washington D.C. Metro Area, D.C. Top Attorneys

2016

Top Criminal Defense: Washington, DC, Superlawyers

2015

Criminal defense, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Top Criminal Defense Attorney, White Collar and Non-White Collar, Corporate Counsel Magazine

2013

Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar and White-Collar, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Top North East Attorney, Arrive

2009

Top Attorneys: Criminal Defense, District of Columbia Super Lawyers

2008

Top Attorneys: Criminal Defense, District of Columbia Super Lawyers

2007

Frederick Douglas Human Rights Award, The Southern Center for Human Rights

2007

Top Attorneys: Criminal Defense, District of Columbia Super Lawyers

2004

Washington's Top Lawyers: Criminal Defense, Washingtonian Magazine

Work Experience

2000 - Present

, Law Offices of Jon W. Norris

1990 - 2000

Deputy Trial Chief, Lead Attorney for Homicide, Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

1985 - 1990

, Criminal Defense Investigator

Associations

2009 - Present

DC Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Section

Steering Committee

2000 - Present

District of Columbia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (DCACDL)

Member

2000 - Present

DC Bar, Criminal Law & Individual Rights Section

Member

1987 - Present

National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers(NACDL)

Member

1987 - Present

ABA, Criminal Justice Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

U.S. v. K. Bonds

Dismissed with Predjudice

U.S. v. Ricardo Johnson

Not Guilty all counts.

United States v. James Morgan

Not Guilty

United States v. Larry Ray

Not Guilty, All Counts.

United States v. Reginald Young

11-1 Not Guilty Hung Jury Mistrial, Case Dismissed

United States v. Adrian Jackson

Not Guilty, All Counts.

District of Columbia v. Paul Babinec

Not Guilty, All Counts

United States v. Ashley Toon

Not Guilty, All Counts

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Education

1990

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Maryland, College Park

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2011

CLE

DCACDL:Subpoena Power and Responsibility

2010

SPDTC-Summer Institue

Southern Public Defender Training Center, Faculty:Cross Examination

2010

Fox 5, Commentary Robert Wone case Conspiracy to Obstruct Justice & Tamper with Evidence

2009

Public Defender Service Summer Series

Taking Advantage of Underused Evidence at Trial: Inovative Uses and Creative Attacks

2009

DCACDL,Rights of Spring:CLE

Investigation and Motions Practice

2009

Criminal Justice Clinic

Sustaining a Career as a Public Defender

2008

Wrongful Convictions & The Death Penalty

Innefective Assistance of Counsel(What should have been Done)

2007

Drugs and Behavior

The Law & Behavior

2004

Criminal Practice Institute,

Homicide, Forensics, Investigation

2000

Southern Center for Human Rights

Criminal Defense Investigation in Capital Cases

1997

Law Students in Court

Criminal Defense Investigation

Publications

2010

Letter of Apology: A White-Collar Blog One Columnist’s View Of DC Jury Duty

2007

The Legal Times Courts Checking Jurors Histories More Frequently

2007

The Washington Post Cash and Cocaine, but No Conviction!

Languages

English

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