Jason M Pelt

Jason M Pelt

2.6
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Stafford, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Landlord & Tenant, Construction & Development

2052 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 201, Stafford, VA

About Jason

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Felonies, Misdemeanors, Traffic, Juvenile

25 years | 1,000 cases

50%
Litigation 30%

All civil litigation, consumer law, contract actions

21 years | 250 cases

30%
Construction and Development 10%

Litigation concerning construction and building

21 years | 100 cases

10%
Landlord or Tenant 10%

Evictions, Collections, Tenants Rights

21 years | 250 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 19 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 23 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2002

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Norton Pelt, PLC

2052 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 201, Stafford, VA, 22554

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Jason M Pelt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.6 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (6)

Posted by anonymous | December 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Unprepared and Unmotivated

My experience with Jason Pelt was extremely disappointing. After paying in full, we had almost no communication for nearly two months, and an associate appeared at a hearing without any advance notice. Our calls and emails often went unanswered, and we never received a clear explanation of the stra...tegy for the case. This was a mental-health crisis situation, and although we provided medical records, they were not meaningfully used or discussed. At the plea hearing, the explanation given to the judge did not reflect the mental-health information we had provided, which was very distressing for us. We also felt pressured into accepting a felony plea without being given a full discussion of alternatives. Overall, the representation felt unprepared, uncommunicative, and dismissive of important information. Do not make the same mistake we did…pitch and ditch!!

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Incompetent!!

Don’t waste your money, time or emotions on this completely incompetent “attorney”. Paid $1500 and he didn’t even know the motion he filed in the court. The judge had to remind him of what he filed. The motion he filed had nothing to do with the reason we were there. Pelt was incompetent, confused a...nd weak. Do not hire this person !!!

Posted by anonymous | June 15, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Arrogant

Had a consultation. They suggested I do some leg work before moving forward, which I did. Then I tried to set up a meeting to continue the process. After being ghosted for two weeks, one of the "Partners" took the phone call and stated they were refusing to represent me with a very rude and condescen...ding attitude.

Posted by Tariq | August 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

CEO

HORRIBLE LAWYER ! If you like hiring a Lawyer that looks and acts expensive Jason pelt is your guy, "this is easy" was his words, but lost the case and all he had to say was "its a tough day at the court" and walked away, costing us 70k + in expense. Absolutely HORRIBLE LAWYER, & his charges are the... worsts. Doesn’t care about his clients, no preparation whatsoever, the money you have for him is the only thing that really matters, you will LOSE with Norton Pelt, PLC

Posted by Heather | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible representation

Attorney Pelt failed to represent me for my case...in fact it seemed as if he was representing the other party...did absolutely nothing he promised...and now it's been almost 2 months and I'm still waiting for my settlement check...I would not recommend him to anyone hiring him was a complete loss an...d waste of time

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Jason M Pelt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Moreton

Unknown lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Pelt is a fervent advocate for his clients and I endorse him in areas of criminal defense and civil litigation."

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Darren Meyer

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

N/A

Distinguished Service Award, USMC

Associations

Virginia Bar Associate

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Willis

Not Guilty

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Education

2000

Samford Universtiy

Law

Speaking Engagements

2018

VCDL Updates on VA Gun Laws

Gun Rights in Virginia

Publications

2018

Potomac Local Gun Restoration in Virginia

Languages

English

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