Jonathan Blair Tarris

Jonathan Blair Tarris

also known as Jon Tarris, Jonathan Tarris

4.8
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 9 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Roanoke, VA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Business, Car Accidents

321 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

Reckless Driving, DUI, Firearm Violations

10 years

30%
Estate Planning 30%

Wills, Trusts & Power of Attorneys

10 years

30%
Business 20%

Business Formations, Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions

10 years

20%
Car Accident 20%

Car, Truck & Motocycle Accidents

10 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 9 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Tarris Law

321 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA, 24018

Tarris Law

14 East Nelson Street, Suite 202, Lexington, VA, 24450

Tarris Law

111 E. Main St., Salem, VA, 24153

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Jonathan Blair Tarris's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe | July 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Legal Counsel of the Highest Caliber

From start to finish, Mr. Tarris acted professional, patient, and of all things tactical, in two different criminal cases of mine. We beat the odds both times, and I'm on my feet with a great future ahead, because of his knowhow and his actions as legal counsel of the highest caliber. I'll recommend ...him anywhere.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Reckless Driving Case

Mr. Tarris and his assistant (Cassie) were a pleasure to work with for my reckless driving case. Both he and Cassie were professional and were able to reduce my misdemeanor to an infraction. Without their support, I honestly believe that I wouldn't have been as successful as them in reducing my char...ge.

Posted by Denise | January 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Thank You!

Speeding 88/70. Not sure how to handle since I received the ticket in a county I don’t reside in. Found Mr. Tarris and his knowledge of the local court system was quite beneficial in getting my ticket downgraded from reckless driving to speeding. His recommendation on how to deal with my case resu...lted in a win!

Posted by Steven | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great follow-up, excellent outcomes

I hired Mr. Tarris to help me settle a speeding ticket from my trip to Virginia last summer. I live I Chicago, so it was not convenient for me to appear in person for my hearing. I received a letter from his office in the mail shortly after receiving my ticket and called for a free consultation reg...arding my case. He patiently explained the law and my options in this matter and agreed to take on my case. He and his staff are helpful, thorough, and incredibly nice over the phone. Any questions I had were usually answered within a day, and they kept me updated through many changes of the court date. In addition, Mr. Tarris called me personally after the hearing to let me know that he was able to get my charges reduced. It was great doing business with him and his office, and while I do not foresee requiring legal services in Virginia again, I would hire him again without hesitation.

Posted by Scott | May 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reckless Driving

Mr. Tarris got my reckless driving of 75 in a 45 in Alleghany County dropped to improper driving with ease. Him and his assistant where very easy to deal with and very helpful. Wonderful working with them and will recommend them to anyone. They helped me keep my CDL and Driver’s license for my job. T...hey where a class act.

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys - Virginia, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2017

10 Best Criminal Law Firms for Client Satisfaction in Virginia, AIOCLA

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney & Counsellor at Law, Tarris Law

Associations

2017 - Present

Lexington Rockbridge Chamber of Commerce

Board Member

2017 - Present

Lexington Police Foundation

Attorney/Board Member

2016 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Member

2016 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Lexington/Rockbridge/Buena Vista Bar Association

Member

2018 - 2019

Lexington/Rockbridge/Buena Vista Bar Association

Vice President

Sample of Legal Cases

Possession Charge Dismissed

Dismissed

Complex Estate Plan

Success

New Business Formation

Success

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Education

2013

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

Washington and Lee University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2010

West Virginia University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2018

Estate Planning Basics

Estate Planning

2018

Employee Benefits

Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney

Publications

2017

Lexington News-Gazette Save Open Spaces

2014

Rockbridge Advocate Community Police

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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