Do not doubt these reviews. They are too true. I am a healthcare professional and I was caught with my second DWI within 5 years with a refusal charge. During the process of my first DWI offense, I did not even meet my lawyer until my court date. HOWEVER, Jon was the complete opposite. From day 1 of ...consultation, this man explains each step of the process, has you doing a little homework (DO YOUR HW), and is super prompt with any questions. Sometime, I got TOO MANY emails from him and his staff updating me about EVERY DETAIL, which just shows how Jon and Lori are always ahead of the game. Jon definitely prepared me for the worst in all kinds of ways, however, he truly is a magician through the court rooms. He negotiated and had my refusal charge completely dropped and dropped the DWI to a 1st offense with NO JAIL TIME. You won't be disappointed by this man's passion for his job. I believe he genuinely gets a kick out of negotiating/winning the best possible outcome for his clients!

First off - Jon is a very affable person who makes you feel at ease when explaining your situation. He is non-judgmental, does not look down you or the situation and warms up to you pretty quick thereby putting you at ease and allowing you to give him very critical and important information crucial t...o handling the case. I have been arrested twice for DUI within a span of 1 year and things for not looking good at all - I was depressed, stressed and extremely worried. Jon came highly recommended and I reached out and he worked his schedule around to meet with me the same day after office hours. I explained my situation to him - and after patiently listening to me for a half hour it to me right on my face (2nd arrest in short span) would trigger jail time in addition to ASAP, restricted license and probation). He gave me homework and said he will only be able to his best if I am diligent with the homework. Jon is well read, knows the law and most importantly knows how the Fairfax County court works as he is there every single day. He knows the Judges and Prosecutors - and clearly explains his strategy clearly before each court date. (Yes, he would ask for continuances so that you do enough homework to strengthen your case). I had very little hope, given how I screwed up and even registered for ASAP voluntarily based on Jon's suggestion. I did all he asked in with diligence and just trusted Jon to be my savior. On the trail date - he can very prepared and relentlessly pursued the prosecution to offer plea, and in those discussions found out multiple flaws in the case and also quickly assessed the weaknesses in case. He said he that we should stop asking for a plea - and go to trial. His demeanor, confidence and erudite assessment of the situation and hand was so convincing and impressive that I said I will just follow his orders. The trial lasted for over an hour and Jon was relentlessly pounding the officer, prosecutor and changing the thinking of the judge with every new argument exposing several weaknesses in the case. What was hopeless slowly started t0 look better due the methodical and tenacious behavior of Jon. Result: NOT GUILTY. Hands down – the best choice I have made based on my overall experience, I would STRONGLY RECOMMEND HIM. DO whatever he says and give him the ammunition to fight for you. He can make things happen. Have belief and respect his homework, decisions and most importantly his gut feeling on how to proceed.

I was charged with DUI and refusal to take a breathalyzer in Loudoun County and, like many other people, I was left in disbelief and with many questions on my mind. I knew I needed to find a lawyer that would fight for me and my case. I met with Jon and with about 5 other lawyers to try and find the ...right lawyer. I decided to hire Jon because I felt that he would fight tooth and nail for me and my case. I could tell after meeting with him that he would take my situation seriously and would do whatever was in his power to get me the best outcome. I liked that he was honest and up-front with me about my case. He shared the strengths and weaknesses of my case with me and never promised me any outcomes or things he couldn’t deliver. He sat down with me to prioritize the possible outcomes of my case based on my preferences before heading to negotiate with the prosecutor. We showed up to court and Jon worked tirelessly to try to negotiate a deal with the prosecutor. He also talked to the police officer and was able to work with him to help my case. We left that day with no deal when the prosecutor wouldn’t budge, but Jon said he was confident and ready to go to trial, so we got a trial date and started to prepare. We showed up again for trial, where Jon told me again that he would fight for me and that he was prepared to go to trial if the prosecutor wouldn’t negotiate a deal. Jon walked into the prosecutor’s office and 5 minutes later walked out with the refusal charge dropped and the DUI charge reduced to a reckless driving! I couldn’t believe it. I cannot begin to say how thankful I am to Jon! I was extremely nervous during this process but Jon kept me calm at court, which I appreciated. Also, kudos to him and Lori for helping me through a situation with my difficult VASAP case manager. Jon was always available if I needed him or had any questions. Yes, Jon is more expensive than other lawyers around the area, but that’s because he is truly the best! Do the homework he gives you and trust in Jon! You will not regret it.

I hired Jon after getting arrested for a second DWI within five years and possession of marijuana. When I thought there would be no way out of this impossible situation, Jon's knowledge of the law and persistence saved my life. He was able to get my possession charge dropped and second DWI dropped to... a first with all jail time suspended! He was able to give me the peace of mind that I was desperately looking for. Hopefully I'll never get in trouble again, but if I do, I know who to call.

As many of you are doing right now, constantly looking through reviews on Avvo, Yelp, Google to find the best lawyer for whatever "mistake" you have made, I was in the same situation with DWI as well as serious felony charges that could have jeopardized my permanent residency even if the charges were... lowered to a lesser "misdemeanor". I had about 4 different free consultations with 4 different lawyers. Mr. Katz was the only lawyer that actually listened to my story and cared for me as a person, not just another client with a dollar sign. He is not that type of lawyer that gives false hope to comfort but rather he gives his genuine opinion and advice, coming from years of experiences. Long story short, felony charges were dropped completely! My outcome was much better than I dreamed of and I am so grateful that I found Mr. Katz to represent me for the case. Thanks to Mr. Katz, my permanent residency would not be affected AT ALL. As many of the reviewers have said, PLEASE LISTEN to what Mr.Katz suggests to you and DO all the "HOMEWORKS" he gives you. If you have any questions regarding your "homework" or anything related to your case, JUST ASK Mr. Katz and he will always be prompt and honest when providing the best advice for you. In the end, it will help your outcome of the case! For anyone looking for the best criminal defense lawyer in town, look no further and just hire him and do the homework!