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Louis Kamara

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration, Personal Injury

503 D Street Suite 310, Washington, DC

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 22 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office Of Louis Kamara

503 D Street Suite 310, Washington, DC, 20001-2728

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Louis Kamara's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Elijah | March 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Exceptional Advocacy in a Difficult Situation

I had an excellent experience working with Louis Kamara on a difficult legal matter. From the beginning, he was professional, responsive, and very knowledgeable about the process. He took the time to explain everything clearly and helped me understand what to expect at each stage, which made a stress...ful situation much easier to manage. What stood out most was his strategic approach and attention to detail. He handled the case with confidence and care, always making sure my interests were protected. The outcome was far better than I expected, and I’m extremely grateful for his guidance and advocacy throughout the process. If you’re looking for an attorney in Washington, DC who is experienced, communicative, and genuinely committed to achieving the best possible result for his clients, I highly recommend Louis Kamara.

Posted by Regina | July 07, 2025

Best Lawyer Ever

Mr Kamara is the best Lawyer I have come across thus far. He was informative, assertive, respectful, kind and honest. I thank God for him and I truly owe my life to Mr Kamara. Best lawyer ever!

Posted by Adrian Wilson | February 03, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

An Amazing Lawyer

On July 11,2024 i met this amazing lawyer who God has put in my life . Every since I had this great man i will send a lot of people his way . On February 3, 2024 this man of God got me a great deal to where i can still work and take of my family. Today my family and I was so happy . Outstanding job... MR. Kamara are a wonderful lawyer contiune doing a great job thank you.

Posted by LaRonda | April 01, 2024 | Criminal Defense

AWESOME ATTORNEY

Mr. Louis was my very first attorney that I was appointed to for my case. He is the GREATEST of them all. Mr. Louis was very down to earth straight forward and all about his clients. By this being my first charge I really had no hope but he turned everything around for me and my outcome was so much b...etter than I expected. He takes pride in what he does and I am so grateful to have came across him during my time of need. I thank him and I really appreciate him. KEEP GOING AND KEEP MAKING GREAT CHANGES FOR THE COMMUNITY!!!!!.

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The Best!

I had the privilege of working with an amazing lawyer for my first DUI case. From the start, he demonstrated exceptional expertise and made the entire process incredibly calm and stress-free. Not only did he successfully get my case dismissed, but he also kept me consistently informed and provided in...valuable advice throughout. I feel incredibly lucky to have had him represent me!

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Louis Kamara's Lawyer Endorsements

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K Wellington

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Cerebral criminal defense lawyer who stays one step ahead of the prosecution. Attorney Kamara brings his 'A' game! I endorse this lawyer."

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T. Maddox-Levine

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Machado

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kamara is one of the best lawyers in the area of traffic and DWI law in the District of Columbia. He knows his stuff, period. I gladly endorse him."

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Daniel Gross

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Louis is great lawyer. He puts in the time to make sure his client's get the best results possible."

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Michael Bruckheim

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Louis' background as a public defender in Maryland truly shines through in his presentation for his clients. He is a terrific litigator and fights extremely hard for his clients. He is definitely someone I would want to fight a battle for me in the courtroom."

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Shawn Heller

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Louis Kamara is an amazing lawyer. He zealously represents his clients and obtains great results."

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Jeremy Eldridge

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very hard worker who cares deeply for his clients, and works tirelessly to defend his clients in court."

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Ada Chan

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Louis is an outstanding DWI/DUI and criminal defense attorney. His years of experience and success have established him as the "go to" Criminal Defense lawyer. Louis works hard for his clients but he also works smart. Louis's dedication to improving his criminal defense skills and knowledge drives him to attend Criminal Defense courses and seminars frequently. Louis is a true defender and I am proud to endorse him."

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Noah Clements

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Kamara is a very knowledgable criminal defense lawyer with a great courtroom demeanor. Mr. Kamara is friendly but knows when and how to fight for defendants' rights. I took the IACP/NHTSA SFST training with Mr. Kamara this last weekend and I know he goes above and beyond to defend his clients."

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Matthew Rist

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kamara is a fearless trial attorney that demonstrates his care for clients by the tireless work he puts into each case that he handles. I have known Mr. Kamara for almost ten years and I can honestly say that no one cares for their clients more than he does. He is what every good lawyer must be, intelligent, ethical, and hardworking. I would trust Mr. Kamara to represent my family members and closest friends because I know he gets the best possible outcome for all of his clients."

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Mark Rollins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Scrofano

Criminal defense lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without reservation, I endorse Louis Kamara. He is a tough, smart litigator with significant trial experience. Anyone in need of representation would be well served by Louis Kamara."

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David Akulian

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to observe Mr. Kamara in action and have been impressed with his diligence and perseverence. I recommend Mr. Kamara for any type of case a person might have."

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Joshua Insley

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Louis Kamara is a dedicated attorney who takes every matter extremely seriously. I have been practicing with Mr. Kamara for almost ten years and his dedication to his clients is inspiring. You can engage him with confidence that he will protect your best interest and that his advice is based on years of experience."

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Sean Farrelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Kamara to anyone in need of an outstanding criminal defense attorney. He is well versed in the law and is an excellent trial attorney."

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Christopher Nieto

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Kamara without hesitation. Throughout the past nine years of knowing and working with him, I am consistently impressed with the thorough investigative efforts he employs, his savvy courtroom presence and his dedication to achieving the best results for his clients. He is an asset to all his clients and any attorney that has the pleasure of working beside him."

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Lonny Bramzon

Litigation lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Louis is an excellent trial attorney. He has the knowledge and instincts a person requires in a criminal defense attorney. In addition, he is honest and trustworthy. I would recommend this attorney to friends or family without hesitation."

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Jesse Scharff

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work. In terms of intelligence, Mr. Kamara is in the top 10% of all the attorney's I've ever worked with. In terms of integrity, he is in the top 1%. Mr. Kamara rose through the ranks at the Public Defender's office in the crime capital of Maryland, faster than most. He's a super talent, and a boon for anyone blessed with his advocacy. Highly recommended."

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K Wellington

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Oluwole Falodun

Criminal defense lawyer

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T. Maddox-Levine

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Machado

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Eldridge

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ada Chan

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Chris Gowen

Criminal defense lawyer

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Michael Bruckheim

Criminal defense lawyer

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Noah Clements

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Matthew Rist

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Mark Rollins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Scrofano

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Akulian

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joshua Insley

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Waranch

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sean Farrelly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Gross

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Nieto

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lonny Bramzon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Beatty

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

1998

Raymond Burr Award in criminal Law, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Attorney, Law Office Of Louis Kamara

Associations

2011 - Present

District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

District of Columbia v. D W

Not guilty after trial

District of Columbia v. E G

Case dismissed

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Education

2002

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

French

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