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Voters remind prosecutors they serve the public – Fairfax criminal lawyer

June 12, 2019

Voters on June 11 favored reform-talking challengers over incumbents who had previously received the seal of approval of their long-serving predecessors, in Fairfax County and Arlington/Falls Church. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer who has maintained a sidelines wait-and-see view about how much more good than...

Prosecutor races in Northern Virginia will mean real reform or little change

February 18, 2019

Prosecutor elections in Virginia may not be seen by enough voters to be as serious as they are. As a Virginia criminal lawyer, I know that awesome powers rest in prosecutors to decide whether to prosecute or not, agreeing to bond or not, seeking capital...

Homework Pays Off!
Jon is a bulldog. In a judicial system that treats each defendant as a cog in a factory, Jon researches all the inherent biases in the system and advocates zealously and passionately on his client’s behalf. In my case, due to Covid-19, I needed to wait 10 months for proper adjudication. Yet, at the outset, Jon advised me to do a long list of homework to help with my case (potential misdemeanors for DUI and reckless driving). I accomplished all of the homework as quickly as possible. At times, it felt as though the homework would not provide me with the outcome that I wanted – given how impersonal the court experience had been. Nonetheless, when the day came, Jon meticulously went through all of the homework, presented it in a holistic and systematic way, and negotiated an excellent outcome on my behalf (dropped charge; substantial charge/penalty reduction on the other). The judge openly noted how impressive the homework was, and he went further noting that my counsel was outstanding. I couldn’t agree more. At times, Jon can come off brusquely or hurried, but he is always on his game when the day in court arrives. And that bulldog approach is precisely what makes him effective. Thank you, Jon, for a terrific outcome!
K.
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Never misses a beat every step of the case
“thorough ” would be my word in describing attorney Jon Katz….never misses a beat every step of the case. Starting with the arrest and miranda rights, Jon examines every aspect of the case. Especially important in d.u.i. cases is the breath results which Jon examines in detail finding any procedural flaws that might happen. Jon engages the prosecution like a samurai warrior in that he can absorb their attacks, and yet offer brilliant strategies in a calm manner. His years in court offer a perspective about the judge, jury and prosecution that are of priceless importance when mounting a defense. His daily blog on facebook is a great way to experience real life court . I would highly recommend this attorney for all legal matters.
J. I.
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A tireless advocate for his clients
I am always happy when I have a criminal defense case to refer to Jon. He’s a tireless advocate for his clients, and I know the will be in good hands.
Andrew Flusche
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commonwealth’s attorney

Voters remind prosecutors they serve the public – Fairfax criminal lawyer

Prosecutor races in Northern Virginia will mean real reform or little change

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