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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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State: New York
Acquired: 1981
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Acquired: 1980
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600 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314
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Posted by anonymous | May 24, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Best lawyer I’ve ever had!
John was surely the best lawyer I’ve ever seen to deal with cases of false allegations regarding domestice violence that I faced recently in the Court. He exceeded a lot my expectations and extremely recommend to anyone who needs an exceptional lawyer. The truth and my rights were restored and we won...
Posted by Susan | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Think Twice
I met with Mr. Kiyonaga to discuss challenging a plea deal that I had made without knowing its consequences. It was a long shot, but he told me he could help me. I paid him $20,000. What ensued was a painful year of working with someone with an arrogant and volatile temperament and who largely dis...
Posted by Nilesh | December 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney
The charge against me could have ruined my life. Fortunately, I found John Kiyonaga. For seven months he worked the case against an immovable prosecutor - until the charge was dismissed. He doesn’t give up.
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...
"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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2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
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
English