Virginia Voir Dire

Striking potential jurors- Fairfax criminal defense lawyer weighs in

April 29, 2020

Striking jurors is an essential part of pursuing the best possible result in a jury trial. As a Fairfax criminal defense lawyer, I know that before a lawyer even presents an opening statement to a jury, the attorney must proceed with jury voir dire /...

Voir dire jury selection ideas by Fairfax criminal lawyer

September 6, 2019

Voir dire -- French for "to speak the truth" -- is the phase for Virginia lawyers to ask questions of the potential jurors / venire members, to assist in seeking to strike potential jurors for cause, seeking to rehabilitate them from being stricken for...

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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A powerful and captivating speaker who has a true presence
Jon Katz has a genuine love of his profession. He is a powerful and captivating speaker who has a true presence. People listen to him. He is the real deal. This is a very caring attorney. Highly recommend.
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He will not steer you wrong listen to everything he recommends you to do
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Anon.
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Striking potential jurors- Fairfax criminal defense lawyer weighs in

Voir dire jury selection ideas by Fairfax criminal lawyer

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