I first found out about Jon Katz through a google search for lawyers near Maryland. I came across his website, checked out his blog, and looked at his AVVO reviews. I was a bit skeptical that it seemed like everyone in here was giving him an extremely high rating. I made an appointment with him, felt... comfortable and decided to hire him for my possession of marijuana charge. I have major depression and generalized anxiety disorders and was using marijuana for self medication. I had always thought that the medical marijuana defense legislation from 2003 was only for people with certain conditions but Jon made it clear that persuing a sentence for my mood disorders was possible; something that i feel that other lawyers wouldn't be willing to do. There were times where i questioned doing this because i was afraid that the outcome wouldn't be pretty, but Jon kept my spirit up and gave me the confidence that it could be done. He can be tough at times, and he will have you doing everything that you can possibly do to prepare for court, but trust me you want to do everything you can possibly do to show the judge that you have remorse for your actions, and that you are taking the situation seriously. Jon responded to my e-mails, he has a very good assistant that is patient and willing to help, and i was able to schedule a meeting with him everytime i tried within a week of when i called. He is very personable and understanding but at the same time will let you know if you are doing something wrong for your own good (kind of a tough love). The day of my court date he negotiated hard with the prosecuter, kept me calm, discussed my options with me, and we ended up getting what i wanted which was the medical marijuana sentence. He was indeed "calm in the eye of the storm" and articulated my situation to the judge in a very intelligent and intuitive manner. After court he notified of a new legislation that is waiting to be signed that allows medical marijuana patients in maryland who provide sufficient proof that their use was medically neccessary to be found not guilty. He expressed a possibility that this could apply to me if the ammenment was retroactive somehow so i am going to research and try to figure out if it could apply to my case (the previous legislation from 2003 allowed me to get the charge on my record and the new one says i am not guilty). If i do figure something out and am going to try to get it corrected I am going to contact Jon Katz to represent me again. Thanks Jon,

I was stopped for speeding 21mph over the limit in Northern Virginia, which is Class 1 Misdemeanor if convicted. Jon fought hard to reduce my charges to a choice between improper driving (19mph over limit + fine + points) or speeding 9mph over limit + higher fine + points. He then suggested that I ...accept the speeding charge (which I did), clearly pointed out that the points would not carry over to my Maryland driving record, and he was right! Thank you, Jon!

Jon represented me my criminal marijuana possession trial and my college's student conduct hearing. Because of his thorough commitment to my case and his excellent legal knowledge, I came out victorious for both cases. What separates Jon from the other excellent lawyers is that in addition to knowing... exactly how to handle his client's cases, he knows exactly how to handle his clients. He had my trust throughout our partnership, and I could tell he was sincere in his efforts to protect my rights and my freedom. Jon is great lawyer who truly cares about his clients; hire him and you will be in good hands.

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.

Anyone with any kind of case Jon covers...HIRE HIM! This guy is knowledgeable, a master in the courtroom, intelligent and tolerant (I have a mother who is very difficult to deal with) and he even dealt with her, sometimes better than I do! My drug possession case, which I was concerned with for over... a year, ended in a Nolle Prosequi (no prosecute), and only because I listened to Jon's preparatory advice before the trial and when in the first trial before my continuance, Jon advised me to reject the prosecution's bum offer when they weren't prepared. Which gave me more time to prepare a better case! I would have had a record if I had accepted the offer that may have affected my future educational opportunities, and thanks to Jon, that is no longer a problem. He is brilliant in the courtroom, fears NO PROSECUTOR, and will fight for you to the very end for the best verdict possible. I am a person with anxiety and depression issues, and his humor and drive helped me to feel much more relaxed in and out of the courtroom. Furthermore, he will be completely honest with you about your situation and the possibilities, even if they aren't pleasant. And to be frank, there are lots of lawyers out there charging far more for less quality work. I also had a DUI case and as expensive as she was, the service was crap. Jon is responsive, prepared to perfection, knows the judges and is in all ways a fierce lawyer. FIVE STARS!!! Just look at his reviews. Don't waste your time with anyone else. Trust me.