Effective assistance of counsel Archives

Wittmann calls the accused criminals- Fairfax criminal lawyer clears the air

October 31, 2019

Nicole Wittmann -- currently interim Loudoun County commonwealth's attorney -- is the Republican contender to replace outgoing chief prosecutor Jim Plowman, who will join the Circuit Court bench. As a Fairfax criminal lawyer, I know that this race in the adjacent county to me has...

Criminal lawyers must not misadvise on immigration risks

June 24, 2017

On June 23, 2017, the Supreme Court expanded upon Padilla, by confirming that it is ineffective assistance of counsel under the Sixth Amendment for a criminal lawyer to misadvise his or her client that a particular conviction or sentence will not carry adverse immigration consequences. Jae...

Capital punishment- SCOTUS denies relief on lethal injection, & then finds ineffective counsel on race-based evidence

February 23, 2017

example along with the constant execution machines of China, Iran and Saudi Arabia. In all likelihood, Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch will help allow the nation's death penalty machine to proceed virtually full speed ahead. This week, the Supreme Court denied relief to a...

His care and dedication can be seen in the results that he provides for his clients

Jon Katz is a Top-Notch defense attorney who is dedicated to his clients. He understands that each case is unique and uses his knowledge of DUI, Reckless Driving, and Criminal Law to ensure the best possible outcome regardless of the situation. He is always willing to share his knowledge of the law and the court system, which benefits those around him. He is easy to work with. His care and dedication can be seen in the results that he provides for his clients, and for other attorneys who frequently refer clients to him.

Dawn Beebe
Source: Google
He thrived in this environment clearly navigating and strategizing the best outcome for me

I was charged with soliciting a prostitute and frequenting a bawdy place. The end result was dismissal of the first charge and a reduction to a disorderly conduct for the second charge with a steep fine. Jon Katz was my lawyer for five months to which he assigned me “homework” and tasks to help mitigate possible risks and show the court my good faith when the time came. It was a lot of work but has absolutely paid off. I have no regrets as to selecting Jon. He has an outstanding reputation as a fierce civil rights lawyer. He is direct and to the point with no sugar coating. No doubt I would recommend him to anyone. In fact, I would recommend going to his website and review the lessons learned videos in preparation for any possible arrest specifically about keeping your mouth shut! During court day, Jon “worked” all the players. He thrived in this environment clearly navigating and strategizing the best outcome for me. I really don’t think anyone could have done better in this situation. Jon exceeded my expectations and in this area, your lawyer is your best friend which Jon was!

Anon.
Source: Avvo
Jon is passionate and delivers excellent results for his clients.

Jon is passionate and delivers excellent results for his clients. He is wise as Yoda and he uses Tai Chi energy to focus. I highly recommend him! Thank you Jon!

K.F.
Source: Google

Effective assistance of counsel

Wittmann calls the accused criminals- Fairfax criminal lawyer clears the air

Criminal lawyers must not misadvise on immigration risks

Capital punishment- SCOTUS denies relief on lethal injection, & then finds ineffective counsel on race-based evidence

Jon Katz Practices in the Following Courts and Beyond