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Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Jon saved me!!!

I hired Jon Katz when I was charged with a petit larceny case. It was my first time offense and I was really worried bout the consequences. I decided to go with Jon after doing extensive online research and meeting him in person for a free consultation. He was very responsive to all my questions a...nd concerns and we were constantly in touch during the 3 months before the court date. He outlined steps for me, recommending me to do them before the court date. I followed the steps he laid out which really helped my case. On the court date, Jon did his magic! He talked with the loss prevention officer before my case was called which resulted in my case getting dismissed!!! That was more than I could have ever hoped for. I would highly recommend Jon to anyone seeking a top-notch criminal defense attorney. I am so glad Jon handled my case as he was very reassuring during the whole process which made me feel comfortable and hopeful. For anyone in a similar situation looking for a criminal defense attorney, Jon will not disappoint you and do everything he can to bring you the best results.

Jonathan Katz

Replied last December 26, 2017

Thanks for your feedback, and for pointing out the importance of following the proposed assignments that I recommend to my clients. We took a potentially damning criminal charge and ended up with a case dismissal. All the best to you. Jon

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2017 | Hired Attorney

He will get you the best possible outcome

I hired Jon Katz to defend me on a class 1 misdemeanor case. I was caught on a sting operation and the evidence was stacked against me. So, a possible outcome would have been a conviction which would have ruined my relationships, reputation and employment. When I talked to Jon the first time for a fr...ee consultation, he listened to me, explained the law and what the possible outcome would be. He explained that an out-right dismissal may not be possible due to the evidence against me but a plea deal for a different unrelated charge, which does not have the negative stigma associated with the original charge, may be possible. But he also mentioned that he is ready to fight for me to get the best result, but asked me to do some homework such as voluntary community service to strengthen my case. He was very compassionate and mentioned that the crime I was being accused of should not be deemed a crime and is not a crime in many parts of the world. Needless to say, I was very impressed and hired him on the spot. Jon kept in touch throughout the period before my case date and inquired about the progress I made on the homework. Before the case date, Jon talked with me about my case and informed me about what to expect given the judge and prosecutor assigned on that day. On the case date, Jon was not able to get the prosecutor to budge on a plea and proceeded to go to trial. However, the witnessing officer already left the courtroom at this point. The case was continued at the request of the prosecutor. On the next case date, Jon used the fact that he already wanted to go to trial on the first date, to convince the prosecutor to make a deal. In the end Jon was able to negotiate a great plea deal for me with an amened charge and no active jail sentence. I looked up similar plea deals from other cases and found that most of them carried some active jail term. Moreover, the original charge can now be expunged to clear my name from it. In the end, it was a painful ordeal, but Jon helped me to overcome it. I am very grateful for his help to regain my footing after I lost it.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

A true fighter

I have been charged with a serious case, I did not know how to find a lawyer. Everyone I told my story, they said you'll for sure go to jail. So finally I found Jon Katz, I hired him. I was not sure if he could win my case but I just waited for the result. Before the court date, he worked as he is my... father or brother, I realized that humanity still exists in this nasty world. Finally the court date reached, we went to court, he was running at the courthouse like he is the boss there. So now it was my case's turn to be judged, WOW! I got no jail no other penalties. Everyone was shocked for this case and result . It was all because of the expertise of Jon Katz, this gentleman with decades of experience. I am very busy in my life, I never waste my time reviewing everyone, but here, I thought it would be humanism to let people that no one is perfect, everyone is charged once, if any of you faced any charge, the only good thing you will have at that time, will be the existence of this lawyer. So benefit his availability. Don't hire lawyers with lack of experience, they will give false promises and grab your money. At the end, you will get nothing but a bad result. Good luck everyone.

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great lawyer Great result

Jon katz is not only a master of his craft but genuinely an amazing person. While representing me, Jon consistently provided me with exellent advice/homework regarding my marijuana distribution charge. After two preliminary hearings my case had finally ended in a disposition of nolle prosequi. In a ...nutshell it was a maricle. I am forever thankful for Jon katz services and I wish him and his staff the best regarding thier future endeavors. Overall if you are ever in any legal trouble I highly recommend Jon Katz.

Posted by Danielle | June 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney and great guy

Hire him if you want a savvy lawyer who is willing to fight to the end for you. Someone who is up front and works hard to get you the best outcome possible. Jon made a horrible process easier to handle. I came to him with a DWI charge and he instantly made me feel like he was ready to fight for me. H...e is not only concerned with winning your case, he genuinely cares about you. In the beginning he went to court and got me off probation for the time period before my trial. When it looked like all hope was lost he negotiated a plea deal which kept me from serving jail time. He fought for me all the way. Arlington county is one of the toughest counties for DUI/DWI cases and somehow he managed a plea deal. He is great at what he does and I highly recommend him. If you need someone to be by your side from day one and to fight for you he is your guy. He won't make promises he can't keep. The one promise he will make is that he is here for you. My family and I were devastated when I made the mistake of getting a DWI but upon meeting him he eased our fears and the day in court we all were able to breathe a sigh of relief thanks to him. He is a great guy and an even better lawyer. Do yourself a favor and hire him!

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