John W. Pickett

I had a public intoxication charge in VA. I searched online and found (3) different defense lawyers to represent my case. Mr Pickett was the most sincere, and energetic. He also explained what likely will happen (both the best and the worst case scenario) in detail, what I need to prepare to bolster ...my case, and the court process in general. He was always prompt in responding my emails. When he did not have time to properly respond, he will acknowledge of my email and let me know that he will respond as soon as he can (never took more than a day though). Not just the result of my case (dropped), but also his service/conduct to his client was exceptional. I recommend Mr Pickett to anyone to at least talk and see what he/she feels. I am certain that everyone will see what I mean. Plus he lays out terms in an understandable everyday English language. He cares.

John is an exceptional attorney. He came highly recommended at a time when I was at my lowest point; being accused and held at an adult detention center during the height of the pandemic. From beginning to end, John was fantastic. He took the time to call and visit with me, asked thoughtful questions... about my case, even went out of his way to work directly with my sister to garner evidence with which to get me out on bail. And after long, contentious months of back-and-forth with the prosecutor’s office, John managed to get the two felony charges against me dropped altogether. Throughout the time that I had engaged him as my attorney, John always made himself readily accessible. Whenever I would reach out to him, I always got a response within a day or two at the most. Moreover, he was always working diligently behind the scenes, sending updates every few weeks. As a result, I never felt the need to worry about how my case was progressing because I always had confidence that it was being handled. More importantly, John brings with him a breadth of knowledge and experience from his time as a former prosecutor. He understands the inner workings of the legal system well, particularly in Fairfax County, and will work with you to explore the best possible, legal outcome for your case. You will not find a better person or attorney to represent you. I have no doubt that had I not had the good fortune of crossing paths with him when I did, my life would have taken a far darker turn. Thank you John, I am forever in your debt.

John did a fantastic with my case. He quickly responded to any questions I had leading up to the hearing and gave me great guidance on how to prepare. He was very transparent throughout the entire process. At the hearing, John spoke with the arresting officer and was able to have them dismiss the ch...arge pending 6 months of good behavior. I highly recommend John.

My story with John starts with a hopeless day in Fairfax county court where I’m expecting the judge and prosecutor to go at me with everything they can. At this point I’m out on bond and missed my first arraignment (honest mistake). At the second arraignment date I was unlucky with the Judge I was de...alt with. Two court rooms had been combined into one and I had no idea how this would affect the mood of the judge or how long it would take for my case to be called. After sitting for almost 2 hours the Judge ends up calling my case and to no surprise denies my request for a court appointed lawyer. FYI, this was not the most friendly judge in the courthouse. So, after getting rejected and realizing I would have to come up with $2500-$4000 for a simple misunderstanding between me and a car rental company I proceeded to walk out and here comes this well dressed white dude. He runs up to me and says “hey, My name is John Pickett I used to work for the fairfax county prosecutors office and I’m a defense attorney. He offers to take my case for $1000 and even offers to let me make payments. In no time he had already worked out two settlement options and changed the focus from a criminal issue to a business settlement and offered me a situation that I could control the outcome. Suffice it to say, this man saved me from possible months of jail and loss of my home, relationship, money and life momentum that I had worked hard too build. Time!!!!!!! That was the resource I was most concerned with and he helped me save exactly that! This review took me a while to put up. A lot longer than it took him to solve my case. JOHN IS THE GET OUT OF JAIL FREE CARD IN MONOPOLY! Thank you for helping with my case when no one else would. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS MAN FOR ANY CASE WITHIN HIS PRACTICE FIELD. WORD IS BOND AND HE CLEARLY GETS THIS!!!!!! IF YOUR READING THIS THEN YOU CLEARLY BEES TO GIVE HIM A CALL. THANKS AGAIN JOHN! STOP BY MY WORKPLACE ANYTIME YOUR IN D.C.