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 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Criminal Defense

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 anonymous | July 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This firm is outstanding!

Mr. Amissah is very knowledgeable and professional. I wouldn't have known where to start with my case without him! He takes his time and interacts with your experience followed by sound advice. He is the best criminal defense attorney I’ve ever worked with. From our first meeting, he explained everyt...hing to me in terms I could understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings. If anyone is looking for a knowledgeable attorney I would highly recommend Mr. Amissah. 10 out of 10!

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 Jayson | July 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Simply Put...Albert "AJ" Amissah is the MAN!

Saturday, March 5th, 2022, is a day that I will never forget as I was arrested for an alleged DUI and feared it would completely ruin my life or so I thought. That was until I was introduced to Mr. Albert “A.J.” Amissah. From day one, A.J. set the bar extremely high by making me feel comfortable and ...at ease about my situation and what the likely outcome would be. After my initial phone consultation with A.J., his assistant sent over the retainer agreement, I then reviewed it, signed it and submitted payment, thus he officially became my attorney. My experience in working with Mr. Amissah was truly a partnership as he understood my personality and attention to detail and supported me playing a highly active role in my own case. He was very patient and understanding and truly embodied the motto of “there is no such thing as a stupid question.” But what stood out most about A.J. for me was his approach. He was extremely professional yet also gave me the real as if he was a friend or brother. This kind of approach is really what a client needs to make sure they truly understand the nature of their situation and to help decrease their stress level. A.J. secured a DPA for me, and the DPA was successfully completed in record breaking time and before my court date which led to the dismissal of my case on the spot and 4 months earlier than outline in the DPA. A.J. provided quality service and support to me and without question he indeed put my best interest first. Simply stated, Mr. Albert “A.J.” Amissah is a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom and I highly recommend him!

Posted by Eric Hemsley | July 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

True representation!

Man! Where do I start? Well from day one Mr. Amistah was on point with my son's case. When other law firms wouldn't touch the case Mr. Amistah, took on the task at a reasonable price. Fortunately my son's case was thrown out of court. His staff is also outstanding. You don't have to chase this at...torney down. He and his staff will keep you posted regarding anything that has to do with your case. Again outstanding, just when you start to loose all hope. Thanks again Mr. AJ Amissah!

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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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