Herndon Criminal Defense Lawyer

Delivering Great Herdon DUI / DWI defense

Virginia DUI Law can be merciless, and Herndon prosecutors are not pushovers with settlement negotiations. A conviction can result in license suspension, mandatory jail time, substantial fines, and long-term damage and unwanted consequences to the defendant's personal and professional life. Jon Katz mines the evidence and law to deflate the prosecution, turn circumstances to his client's favor, and successfully persuade at every turn.

As a member of the National College for DUI Defense, Jon Katz has been trained by one of the nation's top police instructors in field sobriety testing. Jon Katz combines his extensive trial ability and persuasive skills in every DUI case he handles. He knows the traps and assumptions built into these prosecutions and how to dismantle them. If a plea offer isn’t in your best interest, Jon doesn’t hesitate to take your DUI case to trial and fight for an acquittal.

Defending Drug Charges in Herndon, VA

Drug arrests can have long-term consequences for your freedom, your job, and your immigration status. Jon Katz defends people in Herndon and Fairfax County accused of drug crimes by challenging searches and seizures, scrutinizing government chemist reports and testimony, addressing innocent reasons for being near contraband, and attacking overkill dragnet arrests.

Jon leaves no stone unturned when it comes to drug evidence. He evaluates the integrity of the laboratory analysis, investigates the use of informants or drug dogs, and fights to exclude evidence obtained through constitutional violations.

Assault and Violent Crime Defense in Herndon

When you're accused of assault or a violent offense, police and prosecutors have often already rushed to judgment. Sometimes their rash conclusions can be turned around, but as with all criminal defense, full trial readiness is required, including challenging the accuracy of the allegations and pursuing essential defenses to quash a possible assault conviction.

Whether you’re facing charges for simple assault, domestic violence, malicious wounding, or another violent crime, Jon focuses on preparing a defense that makes sense to the judge or jury. He works closely with clients to develop testimony, identify witnesses, and present evidence that supports their innocence, self-defense, or mitigation.

Weapons and Firearms Charges in Herndon

Virginia imposes serious penalties for weapons offenses. Jon is a strong advocate for 2nd Amendment rights to possess and use firearms and other weapons. He believes strongly in the safe handling of weapons and has experience firing them. He speaks sensibly about why his clients are innocent and, in the first place, challenges the search and seizure of weapons on or near a defendant.

With a strong command of Fourth Amendment protections, Jon Katz regularly moves to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence. He also questions whether prosecutors can establish that you knew about or had control over the firearm. When you're charged with a gun offense in Fairfax County, Jon stands between you and the full weight of the justice system.