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John P. Fishwick Jr. is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who represents individuals throughout Virginia in high-stakes civil and criminal matters. A Roanoke native, John has built his career handling difficult cases in the courtroom and in matters that draw public attention. Many of the cases he handles are referred by other lawyers who trust him with their most challenging matters.
From 2015 to 2017, John served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia after being appointed by President Obama and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. As the district’s chief law enforcement officer, he focused on prosecuting violent crime and addressing the heroin and opioid epidemic, while also supporting gun violence prevention and offender reentry efforts.
In private practice, John has represented clients in personal injury, wrongful death, and has defended individuals and companies facing federal criminal investigations or charges. He appears regularly as a legal analyst on national media outlets and has been quoted by leading publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. Deeply committed to his community, John has also led and supported a number of civic initiatives in Roanoke.
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 1983
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101 S Jefferson Street, Suite 500, Roanoke, VA, 24011-1313
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Posted by Paige | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Forever Grateful for John Fishwick & Associates
There are so many reasons why I would recommend John Fishwick & Associates! My sister and I met with several attorneys before him. I knew from the moment we met with John Fishwick and Isaac Van Patten, they both had integrity and really listened to what we had to say. They couldn’t have been anymor...
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2025
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2016
Drum Major for Justice Award, Southern Christian Leadership Conference
2016
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2011
Leadership & Activism Award, Progressive Democrats
2011
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Virginia Super Lawyers
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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2017 - Present
Principal, Fishwick & Associates, PLC
1900 - Present
Member, Fishwick & Associates PLC
2015 - 2017
United States Attorney, United States Attorneys' Office
1996 - 2015
Partner, Lichtenstein Fishwick PLC
1986 - 1995
Partner, Fishwick Jones & Glenn
1984 - 1986
Associate, McGuire Woods Battle & Boothe
1983
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
B.A.
2017
English