Jay P. Mykytiuk
Jay P. Mykytiuk
Phone: 202-389-9000
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During almost two decades of defending criminal and serious traffic cases in Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, Jay P. Mykytiuk has built a reputation as a skilled and reliable trial lawyer. Respected by his clients and his peers, Jay has been recognized as a Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer and by the National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the region. He has the highest peer-reviewed rating from Martindale-Hubbell of “AV-Preeminent”–scoring a perfect 5.0 of 5.0, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence.
Mr. Mykytiuk’s Background
Learning to swim in the deep end, Mr. Mykytiuk began his legal career with the Arlington County Public Defender’s Office, where he handled hundreds of serious criminal cases before transitioning to private practice at a major DC law firm, and later, as a solo practitioner. Prior to co-founding Monument Legal, Mr. Mykytiuk was a Partner at the Criminal Defense firm of Scrofano Law, PC. for eight years. There, he handled felonies, misdemeanors, serious traffic offenses, and Civil Protection Orders in D.C. Superior Court and in Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax counties. He appears regularly in federal court in Washington, D.C. and is a member of the Criminal Justice Act panel in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Continuous Improvement and Education in Law
Mr. Mykytiuk has been recognized as a criminal justice expert by the United States Department of Justice and served as a peer reviewer for their Wrongful Conviction Review grant program. With his current law partner, Christopher Mutimer, Mr. Mykytiuk annually teaches the Continuing Legal Education course, “How to Handle a Criminal Case in D.C. Superior Court.” He is always willing to serve as a mentor to young lawyers navigating the ins and outs of practicing criminal defense. In 2017, Mr. Mykytiuk completed the official Standardized Field Sobriety Testing course in Atlanta, Georgia, to better prepare him for defending DUI cases.
Mr. Mykytiuk’s Hobbies Outside of Monument Legal
Mr. Mykytiuk has called the DMV home for the past 30 years. When not standing up for his clients’ rights, Mr. Mykytiuk enjoys spending time with his wife, two energetic sons, and loyal dog. With a long track record of success and an unmatched dedication to his clients, Mr. Mykytiuk is the defense attorney you deserve.
Credentials
Admissions & Certifications
- District of Columbia
- United States District Court – District of Columbia
- Virginia
- United States District Court – Eastern District of Virginia
Education
- Southwestern Law School (2006)
- Trinity College-Hartford, B.A. (1996)
Reviews
Jay Myktyiuk is impressive in all aspects of the attorney-client relationship and has an impressive command of the courtroom. Jay made of point of knowing every detail of my situation and prepared an excellent defense. I am a courier, and, in my case, I was falsely accused of theft by my former employer and a military contractor. Due to Jay’s knowledge of the law and due diligence I was found not guilty and did not even need to testify in my own defense. Selecting a lawyer and facing a criminal charge caused me a great deal of anxiety. However, Mr. Myktyiuk helped me understand the process and approach it with a positive attitude. If you need a defense attorney, I recommend you hire Jay Myktyiuk.
Grateful for the services of Scrofano Law, especially Mr. Mykytiuk. Real. Honest. Matter of fact. To the heart of the matter. Following through. Getting a positive outcome, oriented towards justice. Thanks Jay! You were a fantastic person, especially during a difficult situation.
I highly recommend Jay Mykytiuk! Jay went above and beyond in representing me for a completely baseless charge filed against me. He took the time to speak to my witnesses, understand the confusing nature of the case, and walk me through what to expect in trial!
I have been involved for the better part of a year in a very sensitive dilemma involving the educational field and a minor child. Attorney Jay Mykytiuk was retained through the conduct of a preliminary hearing of my case. In that preliminary hearing last phase, he secured on my behalf, the best outcome that could have been received which is, a ruling of 'no probable cause'. To accomplish that he clearly had done his due diligence and knew exactly how to argue evidence against the statue pertaining to the charge in question. He did this brilliantly resulting in the favorable ruling for his client. That results in my high praise and recommendation of he along with great appreciation of he for his representation.
Jay is the best attorney I have ever worked with. From our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was extremely professional, knowledgeable and responsive. Jay did a great job with my case and made me feel secured. I would highly recommend him.
I couldn’t have had a better experience with legal counsel. Jay handled two cases simultaneously for me with the upmost professionalism and respect for myself as a client. He was very prompt in communication answering any questions I had, provided clear steps regarding each phase of the cases, and gave his undivided attention while meeting with me. He conducts himself very well in the courtroom as well as having an amazing firm/ staff behind him. I’d recommend anyone to Jay Mykytuik!