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Restorative Justice Must Not Get Judicial Hurdles

September 13, 2020

The November 2019 elections brought in new prosecutors in Fairfax County and three other Northern Virginia counties who presented themselves as reformers or progressives to one degree or another. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I support the effort of one county's chief prosecutor to eliminate...

Momentum for VA criminal defendants’ rights – Fairfax lawyer comments

September 12, 2020

Momentum continues forward for Virginia criminal defendants' rights with legislation together with removal of some courthouse confederate memorials. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I applaud these forward movements and urge that they continue at a good pace. Further strides have been made for the accused...

Timing Your Hiring of a Criminal Lawyer in Virginia

September 10, 2020

Timing your obtaining a lawyer for a Virginia felony, misdemeanor or DUI case involves taking the time to find the right lawyer, and obtaining and investing the finances for the attorney. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that the prosecution team is already assembled,...

Transcending poop in Virginia defense- View of Fairfax criminal lawyer

September 9, 2020

Transcending and reversing obstacles is a big part of successful criminal defense in Virginia, which has among the harshest criminal justice systems. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that criminal defendants are presumed innocent under the Bill of Rights. Some are in fact innocent,...

Handling Virginia Police Encounters – View of a Criminal Lawyer

September 7, 2020

A minor police encounter for an alleged traffic moving violation or for any other police interaction can mushroom into worse. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that skilled police know how to convince even some of the most recalcitrant suspects to talk to them...

Addiction – Fairfax criminal lawyer on breaking addictive behavior

September 5, 2020

Addiction is an issue for numerous criminal defense clients, particularly in DUI, drug possession, and sex cases alleging child pornography and indecent liberties. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I repeatedly recommend substance programs to my Virginia DUI and drug clients, and psychological counseling for clients...

Drug death can lead to a Virginia homicide conviction, says Fairfax lawyer

September 4, 2020

Drug death happens too often from overdosing on illegal drugs. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that opioids often are the culprit in such deaths, not helped at all by physicians who overprescribe Oxycodone, then deny addicted patients' frantic requests to accelerate the Oxy...

Federal executions resume- Fairfax criminal lawyer advocates abolition

August 29, 2020

Federal executions have resumed this year after a 17 year informal moratorium over the course of botched executions and court challenges. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that defending any murder or homicide case is demanding enough as is, and defending a capital punishment...

Kenosha disaster further shows why major policing reform is needed

August 27, 2020

Kenosha, Wisconsin was barely noted in the national psyche before police officer Rusten Sheskey on August 23, 2020, shot Jacob Blake seven times in the back after he walked away from police and reportedly -- according to one of the two known incident videotapers --...

Assaulting police risks 6 months minimum jail says Fairfax criminal lawyer

August 22, 2020

Assaulting police in Virginia is a Class 6 felony that gets a mandatory minimum of six months in jail and up to five years in prison. Va. Code § 18.2-57(C). As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I wholeheartedly support eliminating mandatory minimum jail for assault on law enforcement,...

I can’t explain in words how much Jon fought for me.

Let me begin by saying that finding a good attorney is among the hardest decision I had to make but finding a top-notch attorney even harder. When I was looking for an attorney, I was looking for the number 1, and Jon Katz is that and much more. His will, dedication, humbleness, thrill to fight for you and knowledge of the law is among the finest I seen.

As many of you, I made bad decisions. My case was a very complex one to the point that my reputation, career, and everything I worked for was on the line. The case got so complicated that I could have end a good time in prison. Sometimes I had doubts about how things will end up. However, one thing I had zero doubts was on who I had on my side as my Attorney. I trusted Jon all the way. I remember going with Jon for my first hearing and noticed how Jon walked around the court room like he owns it. I don’t go to court rooms often, but I can tell you not many people walk to rooms with authority & confidence, but Jon Katz does.

To finalize, do your homework. Jon will tell you straight up what you need to do to help your case. Just do it, and the rest leave it to Jon as he will fight for you to the death. And when I mean he will fight; I can’t explain in words how much Jon fought for me. Jon completely saved my reputation. His negotiation with the prosecutor & detectives was the an outstanding outcome. Stop searching any further, and call Jon Katz (El Gato). You will be in excellent hands.

A.C.
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I can say with the confidence, you're in good hands if he's your lawyer!

As a fellow attorney, I can attest that Jon is a top professional in his field. He knows all the ins and outs of the criminal defense. I came across his blog post on DUI defense while doing research for one of my cases and was impressed by the depth of his knowledge and the level of his experience. I incorporated his tips into my own argument and reached a very successful outcome. I can say with the confidence, you’re in good hands if he’s your lawyer!

Olga Pazilova
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Tenacious and Fierce Criminal Defense Attorney

Tenacious and Fierce Criminal Defense Attorney with Courtroom Experience and Vast Network of Resources

His tenacity, fierce advocacy, preparation, strategic thinking, execution, negotiating skills and bringing to bear an incredible depth of experience from a career spanning several decades. Through Jon’s representation of me, I observed firsthand, what makes him so exceptional. I have deemed my observation of him as consisting of the “Six A’s” and will present them in sequential order.

First, Jon has “Access.” By this, the first thing you will understand is that Jon’s network of resources and relationships both inside the courtroom and out that may pertain to helping your case. Second, his “Availability” is constant as he is easily reached and immediately responsive to any and all questions or needs. Third, you will find that his “Awareness” of the geography of any legal defense case—no matter its level of complexity—is both broad and deep.

Fourth, representation by Jon demands “Accountability.” Every client of Jon Katz P.C. knows that “homework” and “self-improvement” are baseline expectations. Jon custom tailors these resources to you with the aim of improving your chances to their very maximum during negotiation with the prosecution. Fifth, Jon’s “Advocacy” speaks for itself at trial with his mastery of the law and legal procedure that is layered with a tenaciousness and relentless fighting spirit. He is courageous in court while calm with the client. And sixth, Jon is all about “Action.” He makes it emphatically clear that nothing matters in the end except winning a favorable result. Jon is passionately focused on action by way of delivering results.

Access, Availability, Awareness, Accountability, Advocacy and Action. These are the hallmarks of what makes Jon Katz truly exceptional and the only criminal defense lawyer in Virginia I will ever recommend for representation or referral. In sum, Jon is the living embodiment of the wise master’s most iconic words: “Do or do not, there is no try.”

S. H.
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