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Posted by anonymous | April 02, 2012

Respectable Attorney who truly cares about his clients

Attorneys cannot guarantee same best outcomes for all cases as results of cases depend on many different factors unique to each case. But you need an attorney who can guarantee that he will stay on your side and do his best to get you the best possible outcome. Jon is very professional, knows t...he laws and knows the system. In court, he thinks very fast on his feet and most importantly, I saw how hard he was trying to get the best outcome possible given the circumstances. On my court date, there wasn’t much I could do besides waiting while Jon was busy doing his job. He moved very fast talking to the prosecutor, the police and other attorneys to discover any weaknesses in prosecution’s case and gather helpful information for defense. And he did not forget to keep me informed and explain his discoveries after talking to each person. I was a nervous wreck and he tried to lighten me up with his humor. Frankly, I was feeling hopeless and thought the prosecutor had enough to convict me based on the police report. However, Jon worked out a miracle and negotiated with the prosecutor a plea deal to reduce my charge down to reckless driving. I did not expect that to happen since my BAC was well over the legal limit at 0.11. From the beginning, Jon never made unrealistic promises but he put me at ease and helped me stay positive throughout this stressful process. He’s a great attorney who is passionate about what he does and truly cares for his clients. I cannot thank him enough.

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2012

hire this attorney or bust

I will be singing Jon's praises for a long time. I got very lucky when I found Jon on the internet. Jon saved me from a huge embarrassment and a DWI (with refusal) in VA. I totalled my Harley and got a DWI/refusal to submit to the breathalyzer. Jon worked the system back and forth until he got the St...ate's Attorney to agree with our terms.I was so scared but he was confident yet didn't over promise. He was so caring and still a bulldog in court. He loves what he does and it shows. My results were so much better than others that were in the court room with lesser charges! He even walked around with me after court to each required meeting. A HUGE kuddos to him.

Posted by anonymous | February 23, 2012

Jon Katz is a true miracle worker!

I was facing a first-time DUI charge in VA with a BAC of > .15, which, if convicted, meant I would serve mandatory five-day jail time. As someone who’d previously never even had so much as a speeding ticket, I was frightened out of my mind. After researching extensively online, I contacted Mr. Ka...tz and knew from the moment I met him that I would be hiring him as my attorney. Right away, he put me at ease and lessened my feelings of embarrassment regarding the incident. Ultimately, my trial date was set for ~ 4 months after the initial arrest, and Jon kept me informed and answered my endless queries very patiently and expeditiously. On the date of my court appearance, I was a nervous wreck, and nearly accepted the Prosecutor’s initial offer to accept a lesser charge DUI (reducing the BAC to < .15), which still would have carried a one-year suspended license, ASAP education requirement, fines, and possible ignition interlock system. Thank goodness the Prosecutor didn’t accept our counter offer for a Reckless Driving charge with two days’ jail time because if he had, I’d be far worse off than I am today. Jon patiently explained that I had little to lose by taking the matter to trial and I realized that my best bet was to let Jon do what I’d hired him to do. In the end, he obtained a “not guilty” verdict from the judge after shredding the arresting officer’s testimony (the officer’s testimony differed significantly from his police report of the incident) and getting the BAC test results excluded from the evidence. Jon worked a miracle for me – one for which I will be forever grateful! If you’re facing a DUI charge in MD or VA, don’t look anywhere else – just call Jon Katz!

Jonathan Katz

Replied last May 27, 2012

Thanks for taking time to share your experience about the service of me and my staff. It was a true honor to defend you. Jon

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2012

Be very happy you have found Jon Katz!

Choosing Jon to represent me in Fairfax County for a first DUI was an excellent decision for me. I interviewed 4 other attorneys and none compared to Jon. From the minute I sat down with Jon in his Tyson’s office, I felt comfortable and protected. He has a unique sense of humor and candor, and i...t didn’t take long to realize this attorney had such an abundance of positive energy and dedication to fighting for his clients! I was slightly concerned over Jon being based out of Montgomery County, and he wasn’t available on my scheduled court date. But after learning how often Jon is in court in Fairfax, and that he could easily file to have my case heard at the next officer’s court date, it was a no brainer to hire him. Jon and his staff were meticulous in preparing my case, and Jon always returned emails and phone calls within hours. At our first court appearance, the Commonwealth was not willing to offer any lesser plea (my BAC was only .09, but the officer stated I almost struck another car and I did poorly on the field sobriety tests (both untrue)). The case was continued for a trial. At the second appearance (today), again the Commonwealth was not willing to offer any lesser plea, even though it seemed the officer was amenable to a reckless plea, so we went to trial. Jon was amazingly astute, had every base covered, did a superb job at arguing, and was incredibly perceptive at reading the Judge. I am thrilled to report that Jon was successful in having me found not guilty! Thanks goodness I did not get any worthy plea offer! If you are looking for a lawyer who is completely on top of their game, flawless in the courtroom, zealous in their battle for you, go talk to Jon Katz!!!

Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2012

Excellent Criminal Defense Lawyer

Jon Katz provides phenomenal criminal defense. He has extensive knowledge of the law and unprecedented dedication to each case. Mr. Katz is well prepared, well versed and tactical in the court room. In my experience, he created an honest, comfortable, confidential, professional relationship; whic...h put my mind at ease because I knew that I had chosen the right lawyer to represent me. I strongly recommend Mr. Jon Katz.

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