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 15 reviews | Compassion

Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Physician

I hired Atty. Amissah to represent me in my child custody case. I had been fighting in the court system for 7 years, had five different judges and three different lawyers trying to gain full custody of my son, all to no avail. After Atty. Amissah took on my case I never looked back. He was understand...ing, knowledgeable and persistent. His fees were reasonable and there was never a time I felt unfairly charged. I am extremely grateful for his services because without them I would not have my son beside me now.

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I retained Aj for my divorce as a recommendation from my previous attorney that could no longer represent me.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 Erica | August 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent attorney, highly recommend

AJ was great to work with during my case and really goes to bat for his clients. He really cares about his clients and the outcome of your case. He set clear realistic expectations and always over delivered. I highly recommend his legal services.

Posted by Erica | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Custody Case

I spent years thinking my custody case could not be changed. I almost gave up hope entirely but things got worse and I decided to contact an attorney. I was greeted not only with professionalism but genuine care. My confidence was restored. Even though I knew nothing was sure there was an energy in t...he process. Everything including strategy was explained. I was given many options to make my own choice as well as guidelines and suggestions for not just me but the child’s best interest. Bills were broken down effectively and it was never made the sole focus of our relationship. My son and I were separated for 6 years. Attorney Ammissah and his team brought us together fully in less than 6 months. The only issue I have is not coming to him sooner.

Posted by Varché | December 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Absolutely Awesome!

I had been dealing witha custody battle for over 10 years. I couldn't figure out why things just was going the way my child wanted. For years I couldn't afford to get any legal assistant. Attorney Amissah was recommended by an associate of mine. Best decision I'd ever made. The diligence of the law f...irm is like no other. They showed so much compassion for my situation. I truly appreciate all that they have help me through. The outcome of my case was what we had been asking for all these years. Thanks to A.J & Associates I can now breathe a sigh of relief. Thank you so much.

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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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