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About Cheryl
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 95%
I represent defendants in state and federal court on every charge from drunk driving and shoplifting to murder. I handle cases at both the trial and appeal level.
34 years
- Contracts and agreements: 5%
I have extensive experience with negotiating and drafting contracts. I take particular pride in writing contracts in plain English so that the parties understand exactly what they are agreeing to. I also handle contract litigation.
36 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
French
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Active | 1978 | 05/31/2017 |
| Legal answers | 8 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Adjunct Professor | American University School Of Law | 2013 - Present |
| Instructor, Trial Advocacy Workshop | Harvard Law School | 2008 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Committee on Rules and Procedures | Member | 2011 - Present |
| National Assn of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 1992 - Present |
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| law.com | Strip Search Case Reveals the Need for Another Female Justice | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| USA Today | In MLK's Honor, Let's Drop Race Labels | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Careers in Criminal Law" , published by American Bar Assn. | Flying Solo and Fighting the Good Fight | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cultural Issues in Criminal Defense | Selective Prosecution | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Washington Times | The Exclusionary Rule's Crucial Role | 2008 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Champion magazine | Don't Do That! | 2003 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale Law School | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1977 |
| Yale College | French literature -- with departmental honors | BA, magna cum laude | 1974 |
Reviews
(5) 4.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(8)
David Carr, General practice Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Aggressive, knowledgeable, tenacious, able advocate with excellent judgment as to how to evaluate and present a criminal trial; great mastery of rules of evidence - knows how to tailor & present a defense, has superb writing skills and insight regarding appellate advocacy - especially with respect to evaluation and presentation of federal criminal appeals - briefs and arguments and superb insight and candor re the merits of ineffective assistance claims and skillful dogged pursuit of relief. Extensive trial experience both in federal courts in the Baltimore/Washington DC and nearby Virginia & local District of Colombia courts. Clearly in demand from nationwide clientele through renown for effective appellate advocacy.
James Feldman, Federal crime Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Cheryl is a good writer, an excellent trial attorney – and a quick study. Last year I referred her a prisoner who had filed a 2255 motion without the assistance of an attorney. The motion, which alleged that his previous attorney had been ineffective, was scheduled for a hearing within a few weeks. Cheryl was not only able to prepare for the hearing on short notice – but was able to win the 2255 motion. A testament to her skill as a trial advocate. Cheryl’s legal memorandums are well written, clear, and convincing
Cost
- Hourly Rates $250-400/hour
- Free consultations 30 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
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Contact
1201 4th Street, N.W.
Washington, DC, 20001
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