Jonathan Preston Fisher

Jonathan Preston Fisher

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 24 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Blacksburg, VA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

210 Professional Park Drive, Suite 10, Blacksburg, VA

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 40%

25 years | 450 cases

40%
Criminal Defense 30%

25 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 30%

25 years | 15,000 cases

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 24 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2001

Former Member

No misconduct found

Location

The Fisher Law Firm, P.C.

210 Professional Park Drive, Suite 10, Blacksburg, VA, 24060

The Fisher Law Firm, P.C.

106 W South St., Ste 211, Charlottesville, VA, 22902

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Jonathan Preston Fisher's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

74 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 74 reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best

I was more than pleased to have Mr. Fisher himself work on my case. I brought him my issue and he took away my fears. Considering what i am trying to do in my life, everything worked out better than expected. I thank him so much for taking the time to help.

Posted by anonymous | December 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Excellent DUI Lawyer

I was charged with DUI and Failure to take a breath test (Breathalyzer) after a traffic stop in Stanton Virginia. I contacted Jonathan Fisher and was impressed with the quick response and positive attitude he had toward my case. We went to trial and I was acquitted of both counts due to Jonathan Fisc...her’s legal expertise. I highly recommend him if you are facing a similar situation!

Jonathan Fisher

Replied last December 26, 2017

I was proud of this one. The Commonwealth made their "normal" offer to let him plead guilty on the DUI and drop the refusal. I had spoken to my DUI friends in Pennsylvania where he was from and knew that offer was of no benefit to him. She was put off by me not agreeing to the offer, but I thought we had good facts. I don't work for the Commonwealth. Both dismissed. As it should have been. Happy to help this fine gentleman.

Posted by Bill | December 26, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Helped even without being hired

I needed help solving a legal problem from years ago, so I spent my morning emailing various lawyers in the VA area. Not only did the offices of Mr. Fisher answer my inquiries first, but he personally provided me the information I needed without asking recompense. Quality professional right here, I w...ould hire in a heartbeat.

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Reckless Driving Ticket

Mr. Fisher was extremely helpful and open about my speeding ticket in Pulaski County. Cited with a 97 in a 70 and Mr. Fisher advised to get started on community service hours and putting together my previous driving history. He attended on my behalf as I am a resident of Charlotte NC. Ticket ...was reduced to improper driving. Best case situation achieved.

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Most experienced, talented, and available DUI/DWI lawyer the state of Virginia has to offer. 10/10

I am a student at Virginia Tech and during my time there I was charged with a DUI offense as well as a misdemeanor Hit and Run offense. I had never hired a lawyer before, but after some online research, I discovered Mr. Fisher, who was the highest rated in the area and a member of the National Colleg...e of DUI defense, and decided to take him up on his free consultation. I had expected to get rushed out of the room, told I couldn’t afford it, or that my case was not a winnable one. What I found was quite the opposite. Mr. Fisher spent what seemed like all morning explaining how DUI defenses worked, and how they could work for me, and informed me that we could work out details of how I could pay him. I hired him that day. My court case was scheduled for a few months later. During this time, Mr. Fisher was always available by text or phone, and I was always able to meet with him in person by scheduling an appointment with his secretary. My case was very complicated, but this made the entire process a smooth one and significantly reduced the stress of the whole ordeal. It was also during this time that I learned of Mr. Fishers close personal ties to Virginia Tech, and our shared interest of attending Hokie basketball games. The Commonwealth of Virginia was so convinced that I would be convicted easily, since they had multiple witnesses, that the case went to trial (no deal was offered). Mr. Fisher assured me that Montgomery County was a courtroom that he had won hundreds of cases in, and that I had nothing to worry about. We decided to enter a plea of not guilty. Before the trial began, Mr. Fisher negotiated a deal with the prosecution to completely drop the misdemeanor hit and run charge and the property damage. The prosecution was only going to try us on the DUI charge. Mr. Fisher had already accomplished half of what we had set out to do. It became apparent as the trial started that Mr. Fisher was respected by the prosecution and the judge, both of whom he was familiar and had worked with in the past. The first witness called by the prosecution was the police officer who had written the police report, and he testified that when the police questioned me, I was slurring my words, stumbling, and strongly smelled of alcohol. Mr. Fisher, who seemed to have more of a grasp of the police report than the officer that wrote it, asked the officer why the report only mentioned that I had smelled of alcohol, but had not mentioned that I was slurring my words or stumbling. He asked why those significant pieces of evidence were left out of the police report, but were included in the testimony. Mr. Fisher also questioned how the police had probable cause to arrest in the first place, since there was no actual proof of myself or anyone else operating the vehicle at the time of the accident. The judge almost dismissed the case at Mr. Fisher’s request, but wanted to hear what the rest of the witnesses had to say. The next witness was the police officer that had administered my breath and blood tests. This officer was quick to mention how high my BAC was and how the circumstantial evidence was enough to arrest me. Mr. Fisher correctly argued that both the blood test and the breath test were inadmissible because the driver of the vehicle at the time of the accident could not be identified. The prosecution called more witnesses that proved to be inconsequential, and eventually the judge dismissed the case on the basis that the driver of the car could not be identified. I could not have been more impressed with how Mr. Fisher handled my case from start to finish. He created an airtight defense for me, managed to be available every time I needed him, and allowed me to pay what I could afford when I could afford it. He’s worth every penny, especially considering the seriousness of a DUI charge and how hard it is to even get it reduced in this area of Virginia. 10/10.

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Jonathan Preston Fisher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Justin McShane

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am glad to be among the first, but I know I will not be the last to offer my professional and personal endorsement for Attorney Fisher. I can attest to the fact that Attorney Fisher uses his reputation, knowledge and experience to minimize or eliminate the consequences that may come as a result of being accused of a crime."

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Charles Hardenbergh

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jonathan Fisher is a traffic defense specialist covering most of Virginia, especially the Southwest part of the state. I have worked with him on several traffic cases and his firm helped my clients get excellent results. His staff is very sharp, and they will take the time to help you with cases ranging from simple speeding to serious accidents. Jonathan is a fighter for justice, and he can get the job done!"

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Bryan Fagan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Barry Bobbitt

Criminal defense lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is the go to guy in Virginia if you have a reckless driving or DWI matter. Highly recommend him!"

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Beth Nussbaum

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan Fisher is renown in the legal community for his expert skills in defending against DUI and DWI. He has my highest recommendation."

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Elden Sodowsky

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Fisher is an excellent attorney. He is very concerned about his clients and about providing great service to them. He continually interacts with other like-minded attorneys to hone his skills and increase his knowledge and improve his practice. I would recommend him to anyone needing a traffic/DUI attorney in his geographic area."

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Ayesha Meekins

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jason Korner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Fisher is a hard working and intelligent lawyer. His attention to detail makes separates him from other attorneys and leads to results for his clients. I am happy to recommend Mr. Fisher to anyone in need of excellent legal representation."

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William Beck

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jon Fisher is a diligent, hard working and compassionate attorney who knows the law as an expert. I worked with Mr. Fisher on collaborative legal projects requiring his skill and leadership abilities and was very impressed. I can highly recommend Mr. Fisher as a trusted counselor who will be with you every step of the way."

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Randall Berman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"For anyone in the Blacksburg area that needs a qualified and experienced DUI or Criminal Defense attorney, look no further than Jonathan Fisher. He is very attentive to his client's needs."

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Robert Geller

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I am an attorney in the Tampa Bay area and met Mr. Fisher through a group of lawyers who strive toward providing their clients the very best legal services and experience. Jonathan is a Brilliant, Caring lawyer who will insure that everything is done to protect you on your criminal or traffic matter!"

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Clinton Miner

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Fisher has an impressive ability to do what it takes to get things done for his clients. He can make it happen for you."

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Charles Laputka

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Other

"I know attorney Fisher through a professional business group. Mr. Fisher is a well respected, knowledgeable and professional attorney."

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G. Gregory Niblock

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I know Jonathan though a Lawyer Mastermind Group that focuses on continually coming with new and better ways to provide our clients excellent service and results. He is a high energy go-getter that knows how to use the law to help his clients achieve the best results possible. He takes pride in doing the very best for his clients and really cares about them."

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Ryan Hershey

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mr. Fisher is a superb attorney who has vast knowledge and expertise in DUI and criminal defense."

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William Berggren

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Other

"I am proud to endorse Jonathan, he is extremely knowledgeable in his field, and cares about his clients!"

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Ryan Reppucci

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonathan's services. He provides passion and a commitment to excellence for each of his Clients. I recommend his services to anyone subject to moving violations in Virginia."

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Kerrie Neal

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is hardworking and knowledgeable in Traffic/DUI Law. He is dedicated to helping his clients and giving them the best representation possible."

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Corey Scott

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Other

"I strongly endorse Jonathan to handle speeding and traffic tickets throughout the State of Virginia. I recently had the opportunity to speak to Jonathan at length about speeding and traffic ticket representation in Virginia, and came away truly impressed with his depth of knowledge of Virginia law and his overall concern with delivering outstanding services to his clients."

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Leonard Girling

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is much more than THE BEST traffic and DUI attorney in his community. He is a leader in traffic and DUI law on a national level. I have personally witnessed him advising and mentoring other attorneys from all over the country. His command of criminal law is truly amazing!"

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Michael Valois

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Rakness

Criminal defense lawyer

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Raphael Ferris

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jordan Gerstner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Quallich

Litigation lawyer

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Adam Lafon

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Michael Rigsby

Ethics and professional responsibility lawyer

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William Cluett

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Wanda Jones

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Shannon Johnson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Kathlyn Flora

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bryan Fagan

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Brian Dunnigan

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Rice

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Erin Smith

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Martin

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Harvey Coleman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Richard Mattox

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Roy Warburton

General practice lawyer

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Lilith O'Connell

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Best DUI & DWI Lawyers in Richmond, Expertise

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Certificate - NHTSA Field Sobriety Testing, Lance Platt

2009

Certificate - Breath Test Machine Operation, Jan Seminoff

Work Experience

2001 - Present

Principal Attorney, The Fisher Law Firm, P.C.

2000 - 2001

Student Attorney, Pennsylvania State, Disability Law Clinic

Associations

2008 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2008 - Present

Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Justice Section Council

2008 - Present

Montgomery-Radford Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law Section

Criminal Justice Section Council

2001 - 2008

Pulaski County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Comm. vs. Marcus Gilmore

Reduced to simple speeding 84/65

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Education

2009

National College for DUI Defense

Summer Session

2001

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Meeting - Blacksburg, VA

Drunk Driving Laws in Virginia

Publications

2015

Self Published Book Solve Your Virginia Traffic Case

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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