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John Kiyonaga has spent the last 30 years successfully defending people accused of all major crimes to include capital murder, espionage and complex fraud. A graduate of Columbia Law School and fluent Spanish speaker, he is rated AV (Preeminent) by Martindale-Hubbell.
Mr. Kiyonaga has conducted over three dozen jury trials, argued numerous federal and state appeals, successfully petitioned the United States Supreme Court for hearing, and successfully challenged long after the fact, convictions in Virginia and the District of Columbia.
Prior to defending the criminally accused, he practiced with the Wall Street law firm of Brown & Wood and served as a military prosecutor.
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Acquired: 1990
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Acquired: 1990
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Acquired: 1981
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Acquired: 1980
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600 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
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Posted by James | March 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Amazing Lawyer
Great down-to-earth guy and amazing lawyer who got my reckless driving charge reduced drastically down to just a minor speeding fine. The original charge was for going 80 on a 55, but was reduced down to 64 on a 55. Would highly recommend him for any law-related defensive needs. He was easy to work w...
Posted by Antonio | April 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Powerful & No Nonsense Attorney
John is a powerful, well known, and no nonsense attorney when it comes to legal fight or flight. How easy is it for an attorney to just take your money and tell you to plead guilty OR to a lesser charge? This is not John's way. He doesn't jump up boasting of anything; in fact, he's calm and meticulou...
Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2015 | Criminal Defense
A+ Advocate
John Kiyonaga is a kind and compassionate lawyer. When our traumatic brain injured family member ran afoul of the law in another state he became his advocate – tirelessly pursuing a solution. He traveled with our relative to face the court system, as his companion and his advisor – he swiftly reso...
Posted by anonymous | September 02, 2015 | Criminal Defense
He Gave Me Hope
John Kiyonaga represented me in a case that was headed for a felony conviction – he was able to reduce the charge and arrange for me to have counseling. Without his understanding of my situation, of which I barely had a grasp, today ten years later I would not be a family man and the proud father o...
Posted by Michele | September 02, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
AN OUTSTANDING ATTORNEY!
Through a difficult event in my life, I had to request the services of a special attorney. I hired John Kiyonaga. During the preliminary phase, his dedication to my problems, his ethical view in analyzing thoroughly each element brought clarity. His expertise dealing with the other parties rebuilt my...
"John is a quality criminal defense lawyer, and a true gentleman. I have gladly referred criminal defendants to him when I was conflicted out by my schedule or by being co-defendants."
"John is poised, articulate, and quick on his feet. He thinks of creative solutions both through legal reasoning and practical arguments, to get the best results for his clients. I highly recommend John Kiyonaga!"
"John Kiyonaga is one of the toughest fighters I know. I have personally watched him in court and out of court on numerous cases, and have been extremely impressed with his devotion to his clients' cases. He's thoroughly experienced and articulates creative arguments. He has never lost that spark that makes a lawyer great."
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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
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2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine
2018
Top Lawyer, Washingtonian Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
1981 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of John C. Kiyonaga, P.C.
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1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
M.S.J.
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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J.D.
2012
Defense of the Psychologically Disabled
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Spanish
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