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Showing 21 - 25 of 26 reviews | Drug Crime

Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2010

A master of his craft

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.

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2010

Best lawyer around by FAR!!!!!

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.

Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2010

The Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in Maryland & Virginia

Jon repesented me in two CDS posossion cases one in Marlyand and recently one in Virginia. I got favorable outcomes in both case a non-prosecution stet-doc on one case and a a dismisal on the other case. He is responsive and very knowlegdble. He is definately my "Favorite Lawyer" and I highly recom...mend him to serve as your criminal defense lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2010

No Such Thing as a 'Slam Dunk' Case

I thought the police had me for possession and I was in real trouble. I was sure there was no way out of this mess and realized that I need a good lawyer. Many attorneys would have said that the prosecution had a 'slam dunk' case and I would have to be at the court's mercy. But when I presented ...my case to Jon, he offered various alternative approaches and instantly formulated a strong, successful game plan. At trial, while other lawyers had no defense for the prosecutor's 'game,' Jon used his extensive legal experience and vast knowledge of the court system to reject the 'slam dunk' and achieve winning results. Jon Katz is the kind of lawyer you want representing you. He has a real passion for justice, your justice. He will make sure you are aware of all options available and take the time to explain the strengths and weaknesses of each. Simply put, Jon knows the system and how to make it work in favor of his clients.

Posted by JOHN | October 20, 2008

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Jon is a fantastic attorney. I was arrested on drug charges in a very rural part of maryland, and felt that my rights were being violated by the prosecution. Jon came to my rescue. He is an expert on civil rights as shows in his fascinating daily blog. It is worth reading for lawyers and laymen ali...ke. He combines his love of buddhism and modern jazz in his courtroom strategy, and has a calm, zen-like demeanor in court. This is highly effective in dealing with a tough prosecution, or a hard judge. Jon is a caring, responsible attorney and he knows intuitively how to deal with the ins and outs of the law in court. I recommend him to anyone who needs a winner in court.

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