Jay P Mykytiuk is an experienced trial attorney who primarily represents defendants charged with criminal and traffic offenses in state and federal courts in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. He was trained in criminal trial defense at the Arlington County Public Defender’s Office, where he handled hundreds of criminal and traffic misdemeanors and felonies from reckless driving to attempted murder. He wrote several criminal appeals and successfully overturned a multi-count embezzlement conviction.
After leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Jay joined the law firm of Regan Associates, Chartered, where he continued to practice criminal defense along with family law and immigration.
Jay is a graduate of Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles, California, where he was Chair of the Moot Court Program and a member of the school’s law journal. His published article regarding the US and Canadian responses to the 9/11 terrorist attacks has been quoted extensively. During law school, Jay clerked with The Cochran Firm and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
Jay Mykytiuk is a member of the Criminal Justice Act Panel for both the D.C. Superior Court and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He continues to represent clients in Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia in criminal, immigration, and family law matters.
Practice areas
16 years, 100 cases
Assault, DUI, Shoplifting, Robbery, Domestic Violence, Reckless driving, Fraud, Drug possession and distribution, Prostitution, Weapon Possession
16 years, 500 cases
16 years, 150 cases
10 years, 10 cases
16 years, 20 cases
16 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 2007 | 06/08/2022 |
VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 2006 | 07/02/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys | America's Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys | 2018 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Top 100 Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2016 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
Juvenile Representation Certification | Virginia Indigent Defense Commission | 2007 |
Felony Representation Certification | Virginia Indigent Defense Commission | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Scrofano Law PC | 2016 - Present |
Attorney at Law | JPMLegal | 2014 - 2016 |
Associate | Regan Associates, Chartered | 2009 - 2014 |
Assistant Public Defender | Arlington County Public Defender's Office | 2007 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 2016 - Present |
Criminal Justice Act Panel for the US District Court for the Eastern District of Virgina | Member | 2013 - Present |
District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Criminal Justice Act Panel for the DC Superior Court | Member | 2011 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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District of Columbia Practice Manual | Criminal Law and Practice | 2017 |
Scrofano Law Blog | Taking the Gloves Off: Good Things Can Happen When You Go To Trial | 2016 |
Scrofano Law Blog | A Matter of Trust: On Hiring a Washington, D.C. Criminal Defense Laywer | 2015 |
Behind Closed Doors: Troubling Indications of Overbroad Secrecy in Anti-Terrorist Legislation in the United States and Canada | Southwestern Journal of Law and Trade in the Americas | 2006 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southwestern University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Trinity College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Assault and Weapon Possession | Not guilty |
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Jordan Knabb, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 20, 2018
Relationship: Friend
I highly recommend Jay to anyone and everyone facing a DWI/DUI/OVI case. Jay has a very specialized skill set that a lot of attorney’s do not have. Jay has completed the NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test certification course and knows exactly what to look for when handling these cases.
Kevin Hargis, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jay is a highly-trained and certified expert regarding NHTSA field sobriety testing. Because of this, Jay knows how to explain what you, the accused, did right on a sobriety test, and what the arresting officer did wrong. Jay should be among your first choices for any DUI/DWI case. Highly recommended.
Tad Hoover, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 17, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jay is certified to conduct standardized field sobriety tests using the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) guidelines. Because of this certification Jay is the go-to man for any OVI/DUI/DWI case. I highly recommend this attorney.
Samuel Byrd, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 13, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I met Jay at a multi-day specialized DUI defense training course. His participation in this and other additional DUI focused training has demonstrated a superior commitment to Justice for his clients by actively, and consistently, seeking and participating in extensive specialized training in the area of DUI/DWI detection and defense placing him in the top percentile of attorneys capable of fighting and debunking the science. I highly recommend this attorney.
Graziella Bianchi, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 5, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
Jay is an incredible attorney. If I ever got in trouble I would call Jay first. He is an incredible legal mind who has the ability to get amazing results for his clients. If anyone is on the fence about hiring Jay, let this be the tipping point his favor. He is an incredible attorney and will not let you down.
Sweta Patel, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 14, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Mykytiuk is an attorney I can endorse without hesitation. Ethical, intelligent, and a zealous advocate for his clients are just a few of the characteristics that define him. You are in good hands with him by your side.
Kirk Niemi, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Jay for years as a hardworking, upstanding attorney who is dedicated to providing the best representation to his clients.
Christopher Mutimer, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Mykytiuk never stops fighting for his clients. I highly recommend Attorney Mykytiuk,
Scott Lemanski, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 6, 2015
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Beale, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 13, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I had the honor of working with Jay for about five years. In that time, I got to know him well. I know him to be passionate about the practice of law, always prepared and always professional. Because he loves what he does, he does it very well. I endorse Jay wholeheartedly.
David Akulian, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jay Mykytiuk is a great criminal defense attorney with an outstanding legal mind and ability to strategize in serious cases. I recommend Mr. Mykytiuk highly.
Sean Farrelly, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 23, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Mykytiuk is a zealous legal advocate who defends his clients with compassion and tenacity. I strongly endorse him as a criminal defense attorney.
Andrew McGuire, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 9, 2014
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. I supervised Jay for three years and found him to be knowledgeable, hard-working, and ethical. We have also worked on a number of criminal cases as co-counsel, and I can attest that he is an aggressive and determined defense lawyer for the most serious crimes.
Douglas Daly, Unknown Attorney on May 23, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I am honored to endorse Jay. Not only is he an outstanding lawyer, he is also committed to promoting fair and equitable justice for all people. He is an excellent legal mind who works tirelessly for his clients. He has the experience and work ethic necessary to make a difference. I would highly recommend Jay to any of my clients.
Daniel Gross, Immigration Attorney on Apr 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jay is a great lawyer. He is hardworking and dedicated to getting his clients the best possible results. I would gladly recommend Jay to handle any immigration or criminal case.
Joseph Scrofano, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jay is hardworking, focused, and passionate about his cases. If you are looking for an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will pay attention to your case, look no further. Without hesitation, I endorse Jay Mykytiuk.
Sandi Rhee, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 5, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
Jay Mykytuik is a skilled orator and a sharp legal mind. Moreover, he is empathetic to his clients and their families, a trait missing in many attorneys who do this type of work. I have worked with him for many years and it is a true pleasure watching him in court, as he argues circles around his opponents. I recommend him as an attorney unreservedly.
Charles Burnham, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Jay for 8 years since we were public defenders together in Arlington County. He is a talented courtroom lawyer and skilled negotiator.
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