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 5 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Karen | May 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Grateful

I cannot recommend my attorney Mr. A.J. Amissah Esq. and his staff highly enough! From the very start, they demonstrated professionalism, care, and a deep understanding of my case. They navigated my situation with clarity and confidence, ensuring that my interests were always protected. Their attent...ion to detail, responsiveness to questions, and ability to explain legal processes in simple terms were outstanding. Thanks to their dedication and expertise, I achieved a favorable resolution and felt supported every step of the way. If you’re looking for a trustworthy and knowledgeable attorney who truly advocates for their clients, look no further. I’m incredibly grateful for their help!

Posted by Brenda | January 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Amazing Lawyer!

Mr. Amissah is hands down the best lawyer I have obtained. He is very thorough, answers my many questions, and cares about his clients! He has your back through it all. He goes above and beyond! I obtained AJ for on ongoing custody case and he has utilized my dream of becoming a lawyer myself by ...not only representing me in court but taking the team to teach me how the process goes and what motions should be filed and when. I highly highly recommend this law firm if you are looking for assistance! This firm forever has my service!

Posted by Jayson | July 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

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 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 Elizabeth | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

A satisfied customer...

Attorney A.J. Amissah is a hardworking and dedicated attorney and very skilled in his respective areas of the law. Mr Amissah has worked on a couple of cases for me and I know him to be honest, hardworking and trustworthy. I would recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney. He has always made ti...me for me when it comes to my legal issues and concerns. His answers are always concise, timely, and on point. Mr Amissah has served me well. I'd highly recommend him for your litigation needs.

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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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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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