SCAMMER! BAD LAWYERING. If I could put zero stars I would. I hired this attorney and before I paid him the $3500 that he claims is a discount, I asked him to represent me himself and him only and not one of his associates. He gave me his word. Not only did he not work on my case, but he also had no idea who I was when I would follow up on my case. The day of court I had no clue what I was expecting. I receive a call from an associate telling me he that Boneta had to be at another court case and that he wouldn't be present to represent me. I was lied to. And the associate wasn't even prepped for my case. NO ONE WORKED ON MY CASE and I still did jail time and revoked my license on my first offense. TERRIBLE and THEIVES read more

If you are looking for a professional, effective attorney, look no further than John Boneta. He helped me dismiss a suspended license charge today and the experience was seamless. I did my part by getting a clean driving transcript and finishing traffic school, but John took it from there. At the hearing, he was so prepared that I didn't have to say a word--he even helped me breeze through the agreement forms. He turned a daunting court date into a simple, successful morning. Highly recommended read more

I highly recommend John Boneta and team. When I needed help with a traffic issue, he very quickly organized a Zoom, listened to the situation and gave me concrete next steps to improve my case. After I followed up on all his recommendations, he handled everything at court, resulting in an almost ideal outcome. John did not waste my time, charged a flat fee, and delivered what I needed. I am very grateful and would use him again. read more

John was able to get two felony charges dropped Nolle Prosse -- not prosecuted. He was like a surgeon getting to the heart of the matter quickly and tactfully. My family and I can't thank him enough for giving us our lives back. When you are charged with a crime you did not commit, it means everything in the world to have a lawyer who believes in you and works the legal system so that the truth wins out! He knows the system and the people in the system respect him. Reputation goes a long way. read more

I got DUI 2nd offense with high BAC in Loudoun County and was looking into serious consequences. Mr. Boneta did magic! Charges were reduced, and jail time was suspended, fines reduced, restricted driver's license granted. Communication with Mr. Boneta's team was easy and straightforward. Having previous experiences with other lawyers, can state with confidence - Mr. Boneta is the best help you can get! Highly recommend! read more

I sought John's services during one of the lowest points in my life. I was accused of a crime that I didn't commit. From day one, I knew that I was in good hands (even though I stubbornly wanted to run the show). John did a fantastic job of not only handling my case, but also keeping me in check when I was incredibly emotional. He quickly gained my trust and allowed me to back away and focus on keeping my life together while he handled the hard stuff. It's been seven months now, and John has gotten me past this issue, and enabled me to move on with my life. Jeffrey Clark was also very personally invested in my case. He was the lawyer that was willing to pick up the phone in the middle of the night, if necessary, to talk about my case. read more

I highly recommend John Boneta for any of your legal needs. I was faced with very challenging legal matters and of course, I was scared out of my mind. John Boneta and the rest of the team, along with Jeff Clark eased my mind about the whole process. They handled my case with priority and professionalism. I am extremely satisfied with the deal I got. John was able to convince the prosecutor and the officer to dismiss my additional charges. John Boneta & Associates is by far the best firm to retain if you want the absolute best defense. I am beyond thankful for their dedication and hard work. read more

I had never needed the services of an attorney before, but our family had a potentially high-stakes juvenile traffic issue that made me feel out of my depth. John Boneta was a fantastic guide, lowering our stress level and expertly navigating our situation. In the end we had a more-than-fair result and it was a very good learning experience for our child. I could not recommend his firm more highly. read more

Recently I got a speeding/reckless ticket by going 92/55 in Fairfax County. I DO NOT recommend John's firm to take care of any reckless driving cases. He passes these cases to his associate (in my case Jeffrey Clark) who are inexperience and have limited relationship with prosecutors or the judges in Fairfax County GDC. I took 3 different classes (including behavioral class which I highly recommend to take) and with 0 driving point we had to take my case in front of the judge since Jeff couldn't negotiate anything with the prosecutor. I got 2 months suspension with no restriction to go to work. The guy before me had no lawyer and already had 2 reckless on his record. He was able to get two restricted license. When I saw that I realized that I should have spent my money on lawyers who are cheaper and their bread and butter is traffic court. I worked with John before and he was my lawyer for past 15 years, but he lost my business after this. read more

Want to start this out by saying thank you John , Jeff and Miranda. They all went out of there way above and beyond for me words can't describe how much I appreciate them all. They answered calls of mine during their time with family , kept me updated , and even broke everything down for me with tons of knowledge. I love them My situation was very very scary given I wasn't from VA and didn't know what direction it was going. They always kept me comfortable but even that didn't calm me. I had never been in trouble but this one was no little charge. From my Bail hearing all the way to sentencing they had my back. Made sure we got the outcome we were looking for and did it was ease. I watched it all. They are great at their job extremely talented and care about their clients. I was very hesitant at first because putting you life in someone else's hands is very tricky. They made me realize they were the best candidate for the job. Hope I never have to hire them again but I suggest them to anyone going through any tough situations. Thank you guys again read more

Mr. Boneta was extremely helpful and knowledgeable and assisted me with getting a reduced charge. Mr Boneta also guided me through all of the steps and actions that I needed to take throughout the entire process. I definitely felt like I was in good hands and comforted. I highly recommend his legal services. read more

After reviewing and interviewing serval firms John and his team stood out to be the most knowledgeable and informative regarding my charge. They set the guidelines and informed me what it is beneficial to help get my charge reduced which they did. It is important you follow the actions and directions John's team give you and work with the,. They help lower my charge which severally helped reduced what could have been detrimental to the progression of career and even keeping my job. Thanks again all, EMC read more

John Boneta is a stud. His nickname should be Law & Order. When you're going up against the prosecutor & the police officer, you have to keep things fair. With John you get the ex police officer & your attorney in one swoop, although my money is on him being a better ex officer then the one charging you, and 100% better attorney then the prosecutor that is trying to put you away. read more

This is a very delayed review but last year I got a speeding ticket for first time in my life. I decided to wait for the court day to see if, I could ask for a ticket dismissed since, I have a excellent driving record. I worked as a waitress in a one of the old restaurants in Leesburg and Mr Boneta was there for lunch with Mr Jeffry Clark. He mentioned he had to go back to court so, I asked him if he worked there? He said no I am an attorney, and asked me if I have a case or ticket. I explained my case and he offered to help me. Mr Jeffrey took care of my case, I was send to driving school for a driving improvement course. Went back to court and my ticket was dismissed/ reduced. To be honest I can't remember the exact terms but, I paid the fees of the court and the ticket but it didn't affect at all my driving record. And Mr Jeffrey or Mr Boneta did not accept any type of payment from me. Which I appreciate because I was highly affected economically by Covid and they didn't know. To me they were like angles that were send to help me. read more

John and his team were very responsive, attended to my priority concerns, patiently answered all of my questions throughout the overall process, and provided sound counsel and advice. read more

John Boneta has not only saved my sister and brother from MANY traffic tickets over 10 years ago, but also saved me from getting a reckless driving ticket (92/55) on my record. I walked out the courtroom only to pay a fine for my ticket. He's an amazing and very well-experienced lawyer. I recommend him to EVERYONE. Thank you for your help!!! read more

We were referred to Mr. Boneta by one of my office colleagues and wasn't very confident about the entire mitigation process for my teenage son. After our preliminary meeting we did gained some level of confidence in him. Finally, we are extremely happy with the end result and the entire credit of our happiness goes to Mr. Boneta professionalism, due diligence as he is a seasoned veteran in his field. We were honored to have him our attorney. A job well done!! read more

Confident and capable, with a diverse background. John has the experience, credibility, and relationships to competently handle complex legal matters. I met John 15 years ago through a mutual friend in law enforcement and have always been impressed with his knowledge of the law. Talking with him and learning from him is always a treat. John has been around a ling time and knows the ropes in Northern Virginia. I'd say he can likely help you with your legal needs. read more

I got a ticket for not coming to a complete stop at a stop sign. I have a clean driving record and didn't want the points, fine, court costs or increased insurance costs...so I called John. He was so kind, knowledgable and proficient, I knew I was in good hands. John went to court on my behalf (I really wanted to avoid being in the courthouse all day because of COVID) and called me as soon as my case was completed. The charge was dropped, no fine, no points, no court costs! read more

I am an 18 year old college student who was recently arrested on the suspicion of DWI. This was an extremely rough situation for me, but John Boneta's extreme professionalism and expertise made this nothing but a minor bump in the road of my life. This was my first time getting in any sort of trouble such as this, and I was completely alone at school without the slightest idea of what to do. My friend, who was represented by Mr. Boneta in the past, told me to immediately call him and talk to him. It was late at night, but without hesitation, Mr. Boneta laid down everything I needed to know about the circumstances of my case, and helped to reassure me as I dealt with this, all without any commitment to representation. Just talking with Mr. Boneta over the phone, I was able to perceive his professionalism and experience as an attorney, and got started with him the next day. The circumstances of my case were not the best, and there was a decent chance I could end up back in jail after my court date. Not only did Mr. Boneta keep me from going back to jail, he got my entire DWI charge reduced to a reckless driving charge, which comes with a much less severe punishment and negative connotation for those who may look at my record. He is currently working on getting the initial charge completely expunged from my record, which is huge, as I have big dreams of working in federal law enforcement one day. This success by Mr. Boneta was seriously life altering for me. Without his skills as an attorney, I may have ruined my chances of future success for good. Apart from his legal skills as an attorney, Mr. Boneta is extremely down to earth and kind hearted in his mannerisms. This was a very uncomfortable and unpleasant experience for me to go through, but I can definitively say that the only reason I made it out of all this, with the desired outcomes I was seeking, is solely because of Mr. Bonetas amazing work and personal commitment to my case. read more

I am pleased to write this recommendation on behalf of Mr. Boneta & his associate Mr. Rudolphi. Mr. Boneta and Mr. Rudolphi were personally recommended by one of my colleagues as he has helped him with a similar offense, as well as, is known highly throughout Arlington County. Prior to contacting, I reviewed him in AVVO and Yelp and was amazed with the stellar rating and percentage of great reviews--I knew I had found the right team to represent and assist me through these unknown and very hard times. Within a day I contacted his firm and was able to be seen that same week; provided with clear instructions on what I needed to bring to be ready for our initial consultation. Both Mr. Boneta and Mr. Rudolphi's thoroughness and attention to minute details, allowed them to guide through the many possible scenarios and outcomes that we could have encountered. Aside from the legal guidance, they both were very compassionate and empathetic of both my situation and how the charge could affect my family/future. Needless to say, I truly felt they were intrinsically fighting my success. The guidance I received in the mitigating steps I needed to take prior to my court date was exceptional--as well as, the follow-up throughout the process to see how I was doing; both in completing the mitigation and personally. Any question or concern I had--either my phone or email--was answered almost immediately, so that helped reduced much of the anticipated stress. On the day of court, we were able to achieve outstanding results--better than what we had originally had hoped for--due to their ability to work with the other legal parties. I truly recommend Mr. Boneta and Mr. Rudolphi. I will thank both gentlemen endlessly for the betterment of my family and myself. read more

John is a fantastic attorney. Very knowledgeable, takes time to understand your case, and talks to the right people.....this guy has always been a "first class" guy. read more

I never met John, all my case was handled by an associate that never was available for me, I had to keep calling her like 2 days to hear something from her. You will only hear from John you have to pay something or at the beginning when he is trying to work on your case. This was my first time hiring an Attorney (DUI) and definitely I will not choose him again if needed. At the end I spent 2 days in jail and with over 1,500 dollars waisted in his services, plus court costs and fines. read more

John was absolutely fantastic. When I first called, he spoke with me for 30+ minutes about my case--he answered all my questions and gave me a lot of background information on himself. His paralegals are also fantastic- they dealt with all my calls in between my initial phone call and the time of my court date. They were all very knowledgable and helpful on the phone, answering any and all questions. When I met John on my court date, he was incredibly personal. I felt like his only client and was very pleased with the amount of effort and thought that seemed to go into my case. He KNOWS everything about the Arlington County legal system and I cannot recommend him highly enough. read more

I made a horrible mistake of drinking and driving after going to a Christmas dinner on December 21, 2015. I was initially pulled over for speeding, but after cop smelled alcohol and conducted the field sobriety test. I was booked soon thereafter and charged with DUI in Fairfax County with a BAC of 0.10 and 0.11. I was miserable because I had gotten arrested 5 years ago in Arlington County for DUI, but since I only blew 0.05 BAC they gave me a nolle prosequi and amended the charge to a Reckless Driving. I vowed to then never drink and drive ever again. Five years later, here I am getting arrested again with the same offense. I knew I was in trouble and hated myself for it. John was referred to me by a cop in Arlington County, ironically enough. After meeting John and Andrew; the latter attorney is one of his associates at the firm, my initial impression of them were mostly positive. I was impressed with Andrew's attention to detail and his methodical approach towards strengthening my case. John was a former cop and prosecutor, so I was confident he has the expertise to get the best possible outcome. But I still wasn't 100% sure they will fight for me all the way. After consulting a few DUI attorneys, I concluded John and Andrew were the best team and retained them as my counsels. After retaining them I made some lifestyle changes and committed to being a good citizen. They advised I be patient during the waiting period, but having a DUI charge lingering over your head made it very challenging. During this time period, John assured me that he was the best DUI lawyer and would do everything in his power to get a favorable outcome and this provided peace and comfort. They advised I start on their mitigation package, which I completed before my court date, but I still didn't know what was going to happen. The Prosecutor assigned was Fairfax County's best DUI prosecutor and would not offer a plea deal at all, so my case got continued 3 times. I, unfortunately, ended up getting the same prosecutor again. So we went to trial and the rest is history. John was exceptional once the case went to trial. His opening statement was brilliant, and this really set the tone for the entirety of the trial. I felt like John was a surgeon, knowing the ins and outs about legal elements to suppress and discredit the arresting officer's testimony. John continued to tear apart officer's testimony and his report, given that the arrest video contradicted officer's claims. John fought tooth and nails with the prosecutor about every evidence presented and discredited them. It almost felt the jostling between John and the prosecutor was a heavy weight title fight, but John was clearly the better attorney in that court room. To put it simply, John was more eloquent, detailed oriented, and delivered objections which led him to controlling the momentum of the trial. As the trial progressed, I felt good about my chances but still wasn't sure how things would pan out. When the judge read the verdict and stated that Prosecutor did not prove beyond reasonable doubt and dismissed my case, I started crying. I was so elated and hugged John and Andrew. John and Andrew, I want to thank you for your exceptional work. You guys make an exceptional team. John is truly a brilliant trial lawyer and even a better person. I am truly blessed they both were my attorneys. I will give John and Andrew my highest recommendations! Sincerely, TS read more

Mr. Boneta and Mr. Rudolphi have been outstanding. My family has been in a tough spot over the last 18 months, and they have been reliable allies in getting through this. We could not have asked for better representation. read more

Friendly and overall competent. I do suspect he may have been out-negotiated or bluffed (as in lied to) by the prosecutor. I didn't get the worst possible outcome (though no one really does), but it was worse than is typical for the charge, or so I've been told. Maybe just bad luck on my part. read more

I was in a tough situation all due to my own doing. I was facing a charge that the prosecution wanted no part of making any deal - insisted on five days jail and a year long suspension of license. I chose john a day before the initial hearing - in the end, he was honest and upfront of my chances and then proceeded to defeat the prosecutor twice and having all charges dismissed. fantastic job and excellent communication. read more

John and his team were absolutely first class. Everything was handled professionally and with a personal touch. I felt that I was in the best hands to handle my case. I won't use another lawyer other than John! read more