A.J. Amissah

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A.J. Amissah

5.0
Rating: 6.7

Licensed for 8 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, DUI & DWI

501 3rd St NW, Washington, DC

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About A.J.

Biography

Tough on Justice, Compassionate with Clients

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
DUI and DWI 25%

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2023 2022
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+ 2

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 4 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 8 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2017

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of A.J. Amissah

501 3rd St NW, Washington, DC, 20001-2760

amissahmarshlaw.com/

A.J. Amissah's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 39 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Andre | October 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing

Mr. Amissah was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and personalable. His communication was consistent, he kept me in the loop and always responded to my emails or calls quickly. I was being charged very serious crime that carried alot of jail time but with the help of Mr. Amissah knowledge and ex...pertise I was found not by a jury of 12. Best lawyer i’ve ever had - would highly recommend to anyone and everyone!!!

Posted by Lamina | August 08, 2023

Their remarkable support and care left a lasting impression

Mr. Amissah and the team at the firm are exceptional at their work. After struggling with a situation for weeks, their involvement led to a swift resolution within days. Their remarkable support and care left a lasting impression, and I'm sincerely grateful for their assistance!

Posted by anonymous | April 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Great lawyer

Mr. Amissah was very helpful throughout my car accident case. He was transparent about the different avenues to take and he was on top of everything. I entrusted him as my lawyer and he did an amazing job working diligently on my case. The outcome was more than I had expected; it was a positive expe...rience. Thank you to him and his team.

Posted by QUARTUS | January 23, 2023 | Criminal Defense

GREAT DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Mr. Amissah executed his defense strategy for my criminal case with poise and expertise. His legal team was well prepared and organized. I was satisfied with how he articulated the opening and closing arguments during my trial and what I did not understand stand about my case; he and his legal team ...explained it in a way that I could comprehend. As a result, I was found was not guilty by my jury….y’all gots to respect that…FR!

Posted by Evelyn | October 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Libel & Slander

Top Notch Attorney!

I retained Mr. Amissah to represent me with a frivolous and retaliatory defamation suit against me. A.J. worked tirelessly to ensure the best outcome for me. He kept me informed of everything concerning the case on a regular basis and always asked if I had any questions or needed clarification of any... information he relayed to me. I won my case because A.J. was extremely prepared and knowledgeable of every aspect of my case. Vindication feels great! If you are in need of a no nonsense, get the job done attorney, look no further!

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A.J. Amissah's Lawyer Endorsements

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Camille Wagner

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Amissah is a great litigator and knows how best to advocate for his clients."

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Krystal Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Amissah is a gifted and compassionate advocate for those in need of wise and experienced counsel. I recommend him to anyone seeking justice and excellent representation."

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Claudine Harrison

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Amissah is a skilled and zealous advocate who works hard to get the best outcome for all of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brandon Burrell

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"AJ is a great attorney. He is a zealous advocate for his clients."

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Jacobie Whitley

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A.J. is a great attorney and is well-known within the courthouse and throughout D.C. He works diligently for his clients and zealously advocates for results."

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Camille Wagner

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Krystal Wilson

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Experience

Rating:  6.7 (Good)

Honors

2025

Client's Choice, Avvo

Education

2016

University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

Languages

English

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