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Posted by Gin | February 13, 2013

"Best attorney in the country"

Jonathan Katz is the best defense attorney in the country. After speaking with several attorneys around the metropolitan area, I arranged a meeting with Mr. Katz. He went over every information throughly with full knowledge of the law, the constitution, and my rights as a citizen. Jonathan has a g...reat sense of humor and is of pure brilliance, sharply intelligent and witty. Not one time did he make me feel unsure of my scenario at any given time. All answers were met with a quick response and as thoughtful of a person he is, he gave me a straight answer which i admired most. I was a nervous wreck during the court proceedings but again, Mr. Katz was mindful of me and remained tranquil. Jonathan Katz gave a not guilty verdict and there is no other attorney that can do that in the courtroom.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2012

Unbelievable

I don't normally write reviews because they're a pain, but in this case I felt he deserved one. I acquired 6 felonies of distribution of cocaine in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Not only were they distribution of cocaine- but it was to an undercover officer, caught red-handed. If anyone knows VA, the...y are very harsh on drugs. I was facing a lot of time in jail, I knew I was screwed. I hired Katz based off of his awesome reviews all over the Internet. He knew what I had to do to get the least possible sentencing and I complied with all of his recommendations. Half of my charges were dropped because of a plea deal so we continued on with 3 felonies. Jon is always super busy but somehow still manages to always return calls and give you his time. He's always responsive and never leaves you hanging. After a long year of continuances and hard work, I was finally sentenced. All of us were for sure I'd do some jail time, even the PSI recommended me for a women's diversion center or women's detention center. Also, with the intensity of the charges, nobody thought I'd avoid jail time. Surprisingly, I was let off on probation and all my time was suspended! I worked my butt off to get the lowest possible sentence I could, as well as he. He knew exactly what needed to be done and we all walked away astounded. Not one day in jail with three felonies of distribution?! I don't think anyone can say that they've gotten that in Fairfax County, VA (Unless they're snitching of course) This case should go down in history! Katz is the man. On top of that, he's good at reducing the worries, he can be humorous to keep your mind at ease. That helped a lot to relax my nerves in court... He's just an all around amazing attorney. I wouldn't recommend anyone else.

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2012

I second the Jedi knight nomination!

Is this a review or a thank you letter?-it's both. As a professional being procecuted, however misguided by the Commonwealth, it was a terrifying, stressful ordeal. Initially, I retained another attorney for 2 weeks but never even met with him in his office or knew his email (long story). I subse...quently fired him and in desperation, 1 week before my trial, I set up a meeting with Mr. Katz due to his 10/10 Avvo rating and reviews like this one. I immediately hired him and what impressed me was within 48hrs he had compiled an extensive folder, talked to the procecutor, and sent me detailed emails of all the evidence he had seen-I learned more about my case in 2 days of Mr. Katz working than the other lawyers sitting on his butt for 2 weeks (the folder he retrieved from the other lawyers was sparse and showed almost no effort in defending my case!)! Mr. Katz expertly put together an incredible defense package, weaving his understanding of the law with a "Jedi-like" mastery of the social system that the Court system is. Mr Katz expected the best but prepared us for the worst-and we were ready to enter the Court with guns blazing (figuratively of course!) ;) Mr Katz *aggressively* worked the pretrial period resulting in the procecutor dropping the case, looking dejected as he called for a motion of dismissal. I had consultations with 4 other attorneys and no one else displayed the *passion*, insight, strategic depth, or tireless work ethic of Mr Katz. It's amazing that this horrible chapter is behind me, and I can't believe how some other lawyers suggested I might have to plead guilty, accept probation, or delay the case further. Mr. Katz was always interested in fighting the charges 110%, and I know he was almost as happy as I was when he congratulated me on the dismissal of my case and gave me words of wisdom and well wishes for the future. Mr. Katz, thank you for preserving my family and my professional reputation!!

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2012

The best legal office and experience ever

I recommend Jonathan Katz. I used Jonathan 1-6 months ago. Jonathan handled my Criminal Defense matter. I have previously worked with 3-5 lawyers. I would, and I am going to recommend this attorney to anyone in need of legal counsel or representation. I was personally the blame for 5 felony fraud... charges and had no idea how to prove my imminence. I ran across the katzjustice.com page and the secretaries were knowledgable from start. They set a meeting with Mr. Katz, and it's very seldom you get that "peace of mind" feeling from an attorney that I experienced with him. After he was officially on the case it was like everything question I could think to ask the firm, he'd already answered it with correspondence in the mail. It almost felt unreal how he virtually knew everything I was going to ask. He called frequently and stated that he was open for meeting or discussing the case at anytime. This is the first time I have felt not just 100% informed the whole way, but confident in my attorney. The legal fees he quoted were not only lower than the first 5 attorneys I met with, but in the end the actual price was substantially lower. This law firm is a class act, and this attorney set the gold standard for professionalism. If you're looking for a straight shooter who won't overwhelm you with legal terms, and treat you like an assembly line product. Look no further. 5 felony counts and 1 misdemeanor all dismissed because these guys took the time and effort to treat me like a human being, and go above and beyond the job description. - Edit Review

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2012

fantastic

Jon Katz is a great lawyer who was there for me when I needed him most. Because of him, issues that I thought I would deal with for the rest of my life are now thankfully behind me.

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