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Posted by Mark | August 31, 2010

Thanks Jon

I was charged with DUI, trespassing, and refusal to submit to a breathalyzer on federal property. After searching online and conducting interviews via the telephone, Atty Katz seemed to be the best choice. After working with him the past 3.5 months, I can tell you that it was the best decision I co...uld have made. Since I am in the military and wanted resolution quickly, I wanted a plea that would enable me to continue serving honorably; I got just that. I walked away with full driving privileges, alcohol safety course and a $300 fine! I pled to the refusal, but I am now on my way to paying my debt to society for my carelessness and am a step closer to putting all this behind me. Jon also gave me a a substantial portion of my fee back because my case was settled so quickly! Thanks Jon for getting me an outstanding result and enabling me to move on with my life and career. Hope I don't need you again, but if I do I will welcome the opportunity.

Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2010

Great Lawyer

I pretty much had an easy 2nd dui case for the prosecution, but Jon did his best to fight it to the last second. Instead of 25 days, I did 20 (and that too in the pre release center which is a lot more relaxed than the main jail) and I got to break my sentence into 2 ten day terms separated by a mon...th. And this was all because of Jon's skills in the court room! And after the year suspension was over, Jon was so very helpful and got my restricted license! Thanks Jon! You made a bad situation much better! :)

Posted by Lee | May 06, 2010

In americana red-neck terms - Kick ass effort defending me!

Jon, Thank you for the excellent effort on my behalf. Though we were not successful against the lies of the illiterate county deputy and deceitful commonwealth attorney in defending the refusal, which is near impossible in VA; you were quite successful with the more serious charge of the DUI being de...termined as NOT GUILTY. In addition, if you had not been representing me, I am convinced that the commonwealth attorney's attempt to have me charged with a Felony, based on false testimony of the sheriff's deputy to the Grand Jury, may have been successful if left up to the local good old boys and girls of the county. But thanks to your awareness of the attempt and representation the indictment mysteriously changed from indicted to not indicted without explanation from the county officials. I don't imagine the potential for a law suit for Malicious Prosecution had anything to do with their decision not to pursue the false allegations. In my opinion, though a serious issue warranting laws that protect the public at large, the law in Virginia has gone too far regarding DUI. It appears that a person is now guilty until proven innocent in the Old Dominion and is subject to whatever abuse of authority an officer and commonwealth attorney want to levy against an accused. The cop is not even required to articulate what he is reading to a person in a manner that a person can make an informed decision. My impression is that the only reason that King George County deputy is in his job is because there was no opening for which he could qualify in collecting trash. You made it obvious why the Deputy Commonwealth Attorney works for the county; she couldn't do the job well enough to be successful in private practice. She was successful only due to luck and corruption in the local system that is perceived or well known in the county. I appreciate your honoring your advertised word in providing me quality representation at a cost affordable in consideration of the market. Compared to what it could have cost me, you were very fairly priced. I hope not to need such services again, but if I am so unfortunate as to need an attorney I will not hesitate to call you again for the job! May God continue to bless you, your family, and staff. He blessed me and my family with your services. Sincerely, Lee April 2010

Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2009

Jonathan Katz goes Above and Beyond

The last thing I ever thought to happen to me would be arrested for a DWI with a high BAC. My son is an attorney out-of-state and did some quick, but intensive research and recommended Mr. Katz. Mr. Katz made himself available the very next day, though I could see how busy he is. I was impressed i...mmediately with his manner, knowledge and professionalism. He managed to reinstill the self dignity that I felt was lost for at least a while. The two-month wait until trial date seemed like an eternity, but Mr. Katz checked in regularly and helped me arrange helpful and important activities to help my case. I was terrified of jail time and losing my license, but he worked skillfully with the prosecutor. Because of him I avoided jail time and am driving with a restricted license. The greatest strengths I found in Mr. Katz were his experience, his ease of working through procedure and possibly most important, his dedication to the client. He is an attorney who truly cares and as he said to me once when I remarked that I knew he had another client calling soon, "My only client is the one I'm talking to now".

Posted by Mark | November 20, 2009

Courtroom is His Playground

Katz is the man for the job. He balls hard and taught me the importance of not quitting. I was scheduled to move out of state with my girlfriend and the court date conflicted with my move. I did not think that a judge would consider rescheduling the court date so I told Jon to forget about it. At tha...t point he asked me: "Do you have a lot of quit in you?" I realized he was right, showed up in court with him the next day, and had my court-date rescheduled (was able to move, much to the relief of my girlfriend). Eventually I was found not-guilty of a .088 DUI. You want this guy in your corner because he gets sincere pleasure from being right. Whatever your situation, his experience will find the police/prosecution's weaknesses and rightously exploit it on your behalf. Solid. Thx again :)

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