Let me make it clear: I am Jon’s client – Jon is my lawyer – and will be forevermore I was wrongfully charged with a felony crime I didn’t commit – I had everything to lose: my kids, my business, my life – Jon got me out of jail and my bogus case dismissed. Never disappoints, never waivers, helps y...ou keep the faith no matter the circumstances, extremely cool under the most demanding pressure—talks the talk and walks the walk, with flawless integrity. Initially my lawyer, now, proudly, my friend and mentor.

If you are charged with a crime in Virginia, you want a lawyer who understands the plight of the criminal defendant, and who believes that he is fighting on the side of justice. This devotion to criminal defense drives Jon to work as hard as I have ever seen anyone work. He truly loves his job, and t...his is especially evident in the courtroom, where his high energy and confidence have him stand out from other attorneys. I was charged with felony marijuana distribution in Virginia, which caused a great deal of anxiety. After talking to several lawyers I knew Jon would best serve my interests. We began discussing my arresting incident, and since he has been defending marijuana cases for over 25 years, I learned that there were several defenses we had (none of which involved snitching). Up until my trial date, we had several conversations about my case and went over all of the evidence as thoroughly as possible, as well as documented homework assignments to help with negotiations. Jon had my case fully prepared for trial, which eventually led to a plea deal with the conditions that I was hoping for. Throughout the whole process we shared funny stories which helped put me at ease, and totally shattered my preconceived notions about lawyers. Not only did Jon get me the result I wanted, he also made sure that the probation office treated me fairly and gave me as much freedom as possible. If you are charged with a crime, you do not want a lawyer who used to be a prosecutor, you want a lawyer who has spent his entire career battling prosecutors with a sense of purpose.

So let's take it back to the very first time I met with Mr. Katz....... I am a MD resident who was arrested and accused of a DWI while being under the age of 21 in VA. I was absolutely clueless about what my rights were and exactly what kind of help I could get with my circumstances. The very first t...ime I met with Jon he professionally explained exactly what it was he could do for me and what the possible outcomes were. He never promised anything and always keep it realicstic which I appreciated. Many other attorneys I looked at seemed to sugar coat things but Jon keep it 100% straight forward/the point with his knowledge on cases such as mine. I decided to hire him right then and there. So the first trial I had the prosecutor wouldn't budge and drop my case down to a wreckless driving which is what Jon and I had agreed on. This made me very uneased so Jon talked it out with me and we decided to continue my case and try for another prosecuter. My second trial Jon worked his magic and was able to get my charges dropped down from driving while intoxicated to driving wreckles!!!!! WOOOOHOOOO!!! He also was able to fight until the very end with my driving restrictions and got me the exact thing that I wished for!!!!! If I ever again need an attorney Jon Katz is THE MAN...... if my friends need an attorney I will tell them Jon Katz is the MAN..... literally jumping for joy because of Jon! You will not regret hiring him!

I'm a 35 yr old college grad, with a typical NOVA contract gig, a growing business, and a family. I work hard during the day and at night I enjoy hanging out with my friend Mary Jane. We've been friends a long time and that friendship grew stronger after I was diagnosed with MS 2 years ago. Usually w...e only hang out at home but one night in June, I decided to drive her to a friends home to share the love. Around 3 am I left my friends house and headed home. Less than 2 miles from home, a Fairfax County cop began to follow me. After about a mile, the cop pulls me over. I ask what's the issue? The cop responds that my window tint is too dark. I explain that I'm driving a loaner car because mine is in the shop. At that point, she says that she smells marijuana. And I immediately regret not spraying myself down before heading home. Well back and forth convo, a car search and drug field test later, I'm issued a citation and told that I am required to appear in court for the charge of marijuana possession (less than 8 grams). After beating myself up for a day or two, I turned to google to find out exactly how much trouble I was in with this charge. After reading horror stories about possession charges in Fairfax, I stumbled across Jon's blog. I read EVERYTHING and EVERY REVIEW. I emailed him the next day. He called me himself the next day. At the consultation Jon was very upfront about the process and expectations in regards to his rate, my homework, and the possible outcomes of my case. Most importantly, I left that consultation feeling like he was on my side and would fight for me. The court date. I'm a nervous wreck, couldn't recall simple details. I cried. Jon kept me in check and DID NOT STOP WORKING. Jon Katz fought for me. He worked that courthouse, speaking with the prosecutor, the cop, and whoever else he needed to talk too. The outcome. The prosecutor decided not to pursue the charges...Nolle Prosequi! My advice. Get the homework done. Don't leave out any details. Don't m wait until the last minute. I would recommend Jon Katz any day.

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.