John P. Fishwick Jr. is a nationally recognized trial lawyer who represents individuals throughout Virginia in high-stakes civil and criminal matters. A Roanoke native, John has built his career handling difficult cases in the courtroom and in matters that draw public attention. Many of the cases he handles are referred by other lawyers who trust him with their most challenging matters.
From 2015 to 2017, John served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia after being appointed by President Obama and unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate. As the district’s chief law enforcement officer, he focused on prosecuting violent crime and addressing the heroin and opioid epidemic, while also supporting gun violence prevention and offender reentry efforts.
In private practice, John has represented clients in personal injury, wrongful death, and has defended individuals and companies facing federal criminal investigations or charges. He appears regularly as a legal analyst on national media outlets and has been quoted by leading publications including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. Deeply committed to his community, John has also led and supported a number of civic initiatives in Roanoke.
