Glenn Youngkin

Fairfax sentence commutation- Why favor police?

March 5, 2025

Fairfax sentence commutation is in this week's news, with the Virginia governor's having swiftly commuted last Friday's sentence of former county police officer Wesley Shifflett for reckless handling of a firearm that led to the death of a shoplifting suspect he was chasing. As a...

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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Dismissal of a complex case

Mr. Jon Katz demonstrated the breadth of his legal expertise and knowledge when I hired him to represent me in a particularly complex case. He explained the legal process in a manner easily understood by a layperson but was not at all condescending. Mr. Katz also adequately prepared me for my deposition to prevent me from becoming flustered in a setting where opposing counsel posed seemingly confrontational questions at a rapid-fire pace. He was also adept in questioning the opposing witnesses to where the judge dismissed the case. Mr. Katz was also very helpful in expunging my case. With his impeccable credentials, I highly recommend Mr. Katz if you seek legal representation.

Anon.
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Jon is a consummate professional and cares deeply about the people he represents

Jon is a consummate professional and cares deeply about the people he represents. He is an asset to the profession and is fantastic for anyone needing assistance with criminal or traffic cases in Virginia.

Sharon Diamant
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Fairfax sentence commutation- Why favor police?

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