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Jon W Norris
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Biography
Dont hire a lawyer based on a website or advertisements; hire a lawyer with Proven Experience. Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Counsel, Washingtonian and SuperLawyers magazines have all ranked me, year after year, as one of the Top Criminal Defense Attorneys in the Washington, DC area. 30+ years of Criminal Defense Experience as an Attorney and Investigator in the Criminal Courts in Washington, DC and MD. Former Deputy Trial Chief and Lead Attorney for Homicide at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, I trained and supervised dozens of lawyers handling the most serious Criminal Cases in D.C. The Southern Center for Human Rights awarded me The Frederick Douglas Human Rights Award for my work on behalf of the Guantanamo Bay Detainees. I have tried and won hundreds of criminal cases, have taken some of the most serious criminal cases in DC history to jury verdict. I handle all types of criminal cases from Misdemeanors to Homicides, Sex Offenses and Federal Conspiracies and I understand that the most important case, to you, is yours.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
36 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
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Licensed in Maryland for 34 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 35 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jon W. Norris
503 D Street, NW, Suite 250, Washington, DC, 20001-2763
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Litigation
Posted by Vicky | February 04, 2015 | Litigation
Beyond....Beyond.....
Although this road was not an easy road to travel, I must say that the outcome of my son's case was beyond shocking with outstanding results. As I watched and listened to Jon argue the case, his posture was one of someone going into battle....standing in attention. With his right hand placed un...
Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2015 | Litigation
Really phoned it in
Showed up without necessary knowledge of case law pertinent to my case. Misread the judge and failed to present much of a defense.
Jon W Norris's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable of the law. Wise choice."
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 SectionSteering Committee
2000 - Present
District of Columbia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (DCACDL)Member
2000 - Present
DC Bar, Criminal Law & Individual Rights SectionMember
1987 - Present
National Association for Criminal Defense Lawyers(NACDL)Member
1987 - Present
ABA, Criminal Justice SectionMember
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
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
The Washington Post
The Police couldn't Hide their lying eyes
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
Activity
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