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 11 - 15 of 18 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Tanira | September 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Best Lawyer!

AJ took over my accident case with ease. He is extremely responsive, highly communicative, and goes the extra mile to get the job done. Could not have asked for a better lawyer. Thank you AJ!!!

Posted by Marcus | September 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hands Down the Best Attorney 100%

I retained Aj for my divorce as a recommendation from my previous attorney that could no longer represent me. I trusted her and she was right. Aj jumped into my crazy divorce case with both feet. He is very educated and very smart. when he took on my case he listened to everything i had to say even l...et me vent a little bit. Me being younger he gave me the feel of being a bigger brother with great advice. i could call him at any time with the drama i would be dealing with my now ex wife. He would give advice of to and not to feed into. Aj honestly tries to take the stress off of you and tries to help you continue you normal lifestyle despite what you are going through. Aj gives you a family feel he’s not just out here to take your money. he was always honest and upfront with me. i have retained Aj for a couple other cases as well and i can promise you you can trust Aj with your life. and if you give your input and follow his guidance he will definitely get you to the finish line. He also helped get me a fair deal and fair custody schedule with my child and also advice us to get a parenting coordinator to help structure our co parenting. if you have a difficult case or a case that may be an in and out but need legal representation contact AJ

Posted by Kia | August 02, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes

BEST BEST BEST !

An is the best attorney I have ever dealt with HANDS DOWN! He is an very educated man who knows his work and was very easy to talk to. He was able to handle my case effectively and give me the JUSTICE I deserve! Thank you so much AJ ❤️

Posted by anonymous | March 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Attorney who knows the system

AJ was able to clearly talk me through the charging process and represented my interest when it came to dealing with investigators and US attorneys. It is essential that when retaining a lawyer to have someone familiar with the local law and the key players there. He listened to my story and helped... DC law enforcement arrive at the truth. AJ is personable I found my interactions with him similar to hanging out with my childhood best friends. He knew what I was going through and developed a clear, well-thought out strategy to counteract false claims. I am glad I chose him to represent my interest and definitely recommend him for any local legal matters.

Posted by Edith | January 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Excellent lawyer!

I had an amazing experience working on my car accident claim with AJ and Anthony I had was kept up to date with everything going on with my case. They are very dedicated to their clients and were always there to answer any questions I had. They put their clients first and I have no doubt to go back t...o them if I ever need their services again I definitely recommend them to my family and friends. Thank you For all you do!

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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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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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