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also known as Jon Tarris, Jonathan Tarris
Jonathan is a lifelong resident of Lexington & Rockbridge County. After finishing his law degree at Washington & Lee University he worked as a Contract Negotiations Specialist and a Financial Planner for a Fortune 500 company before starting Tarris Law in 2016.
Since starting Tarris Law, Jonathan has defended hundreds of clients in courts across Virginia including as an associate Public Defender, formed dozens of successful businesses, and attained favorable judgements in over 80% of his civil matters.
In his spare time Jonathan enjoys spending time outdoors, working his family farm, coaching youth basketball and volunteering on a variety of community boards and commissions.
If you are looking for legal advice please do not hesitate to reach out. If Jonathan cannot assist with your matter he will refer you to someone who can.
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321 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA, 24018
14 East Nelson Street, Suite 202, Lexington, VA, 24450
111 E. Main St., Salem, VA, 24153
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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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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Real estate lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
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2019
10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys - Virginia, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
10 Best Criminal Law Firms for Client Satisfaction in Virginia, AIOCLA
2016 - Present
Attorney & Counsellor at Law, Tarris Law
2017 - Present
Lexington Rockbridge Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2017 - Present
Lexington Police FoundationAttorney/Board Member
2016 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Virginia Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Lexington/Rockbridge/Buena Vista Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
Lexington/Rockbridge/Buena Vista Bar AssociationVice President
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2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2010
BS - Bachelor of Science
2018
Estate Planning
2018
Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney
2017
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