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S. Jamison Koehler
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Jamison Koehler is a respected trial attorney who represents people charged with criminal offenses in Washington, D.C. Mr. Koehler also represents both petitioners and respondents in civil protection order and anti-stalking order hearings.
Focusing on D.C. Superior Court alone, Mr. Koehler has achieved favorable outcomes in hundreds of cases, including trials and civil protection order hearings.
A long-time resident of the D.C. area, Mr. Koehler graduated magna cum laude from Hamilton College and earned a Master’s Degree from Georgetown University. He received his law degree from Temple University, where he served as an editor of the Temple Political and Civil Rights Law Review. He also represented indigent criminal defendants at the Defender Association of Philadelphia.
Mr. Koehler is a member of the D.C. Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association and the National College for DUI Defense. He is certified by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to administer the Standarized Field Sobriety Test used in most jurisdictions to screen drivers suspected of drinking-and-driving. As a founding member of the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, Mr. Koehler is also trained in the administration of the Intox EC-IR II, the breath test machine used in both D.C. and Virginia.
Having litigated hundred of trials over the course of his very successful career, Mr. Koehler is first and foremost a trial lawyer. As one of his former clients has described things, “it was clear that everyone in the courthouse respected him — judges, prosecutors, court clerks. At trial, he tied up the prosecutor with the rules of evidence, and he made the police officer look like a lying idiot.” Mr. Koehler prides himself on his ability to cross-examine witnesses and to use the rules of evidence to the advantage of his clients.
In addition to his trial work, Mr. Koehler has prevailed on a number of high-profile cases before the D.C. Court of Appeals. In Curtis Best v. United States, 66 A.3d 1013 (D.C. 2013), Mr. Koehler argued successfully that his client’s constitutional rights were violated when the government was allowed to introduce hearsay testimony against his client. Mr. Best’s conviction for simple assault was therefore overturned. In James Schools v. United States, 84 A.3d 503 (D.C. 2013), the D.C. Court of Appeals reversed the conviction of Mr. Koehler’s client after finding that no reasonable jury could have found beyond a reasonable doubt that Mr. Koehler’s client possessed the firearm in question. In Josue Lopez Ambrocio v. District of Columbia, 124 A.3d 628 (D.C. 2015), Mr. Koehler argued successfully that the government had failed to comply with its obligations under the Jencks Act. The case was thus remanded to the trial court for further findings. Finally, in DeAndre Brooks v. United States, 130 A.3d 952 (D.C. 2015), the Court of Appeals reversed his client’s conviction for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on the basis of insufficient evidence.
The American Bar Association named the “Koehler Law Blog” as one of the nation’s top 100 law blogs for five years straight, and as the top criminal justice blog overall for 2011 and 2012. Mr. Koehler was honored as a “Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers in 2014, and in 2015, the American Institute of Criminal Defense Lawyers gave him its 10 Best in Client Satisfaction Award.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
20 years | 800 cases
Domestic Violence
40%
20 years | 200 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
20 years | 200 cases
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 12 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 15 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 19 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Koehler Law
803 D Street, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20001
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Posted by FM | March 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense
APO Charge
Our 20 year old daughter was charged surprisingly with APO in Washington, DC early on a Sunday morning. After reviewing the circumstances, we decided we weren't going to take any chances of an already incredible situation spirally further out of control. From day one over a period of months, Mr...
Posted by LC | January 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Charged with Destruction of Property
I was charged with destruction of property. Mr. Koehler was knowledgeable of charges against me and reasonably priced. He kept me informed during each step of the case and was able to get the case dismissed. Job well done.
Posted by Bernard | January 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Experience Provides Excellent Results
In late October of 2013, I was charged with assaulting a police officer and possession of an open container. Within hours of being charged, I contacted Jamison Koehler. Mr. Koehler was very knowledgeable and as soon as he received the details of my case he explained my options to me. He was always...
Posted by Luke | June 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense
A competent and caring lawyer; he got all charges against me dismissed
Mr. Koehler was thorough and knowledgeable from the very start of my case. He took the time to explain the laws, and how they applied to my charges. I was in a panic before we first spoke, but after our initial consultation, I knew I was in good hands. As the case progressed, Mr. Kohler kept me up ...
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2013
A Great Criminal Defense Lawyer
Mr. Koehler did a fantastic job handling my case
S. Jamison Koehler's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Koehler is a very knowledgeable attorney and always prepared. He zealously advocates for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr Koehler is first rate as a legal scholar and practioner . He’s hard working professional and diligent in his practice . You will not find a more competent or committed advocate for your case."
"Jamison is a dedicated and effective lawyer for his clients. I have trusted him to refer clients to when I have had a date conflict. I continue recommending Jamison."
"I strongly endorse Mr. Jamison Koehler. I have referred cases clients to Mr. Koehler and his service and dedication to each and every one of them was admirable and outstanding. He is a gifted and talented lawyer and uses innovative and intense strategies to obtain the best possible outcomes for his clients. He is also a genuinely kind and caring person and places his clients above everything and everyone during the course of the representation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jamison is a skilled litigator who shows exceptional dedication to his clients. His criminal law blog is a must-read. Jamison knows how to win cases."
"I highly recommend Mr. Koehler for anyone looking for a quality defense attorney. Jameson Koehler is a well known and very able attorney who practices in the Superior Court in Washington D.C. I have personally witnessed Mr. Koehler's advocacy and his ability to obtain great results for his clients. I recommend Mr. Koehler."
"Jamison is the best kind of thoughtful and diligent lawyer, who acts under the premise that preparation leads to a successful defense for clients, and one from whom I learn much. I highly endorse Jamison."
"Jamie is a criminal defense lawyer doing it right. He has built his practice on high quality representation of individuals, and a commitment to justice."
"Really understands the issue of how to best protect his clients from immigration consequences that could come up as a result of a criminal case."
"Jamison Koehler is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer who has a nuanced understanding of the law and who cares deeply for his clients. I suggest that you take a look at Mr. Koehler's website as evidence of this. It is one of the most informative sites around on matters of criminal defense in Washington, D.C. and Virginia."
"Jamison is a great lawyer who fights for his clients. He is very knowledgeable about the law and the criminal justice system. I would trust Jamison to handle to a case for me or a member of my family."
"Jamie Koehler is a great lawyer and a great person. He cares deeply for his clients and is fearless in his work to fight for them. If a member of my family was in serious trouble and needed a criminal defense lawyer, I would have no doubt that Jamie Koehler would fight for his or her freedom with all he had."
"Mr. Koehler and I had numerous cases against eachother when I was an Assistant District Attorney. I can say that he was tough as nails and always honest. I can remember a particular DUI case where we butted heads repeatedly, and as heated as it got, he was professional and on point. He never lost focus. On that same case he was also able to have the evidence supressed, and the District Attorney's Office was forced to withdraw the case. It was a fantastic win for him."
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Experience
Honors
2015
2015 Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attormeys
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
ABA Blawg 100 for 2014, American Bar Association
2013
ABA Blawg 100 for 2013, American Bar Association
2012
Top Criminal Justice Blog, American Bar Association
2012
ABA Blawg 100 for 2012, American Bar Association
2011
Top Criminal Justice Blog, American Bar Association
2011
ABA Blawg 100 for 2011, American Bar Association
1992
Citation for Excellence in Protecting the Ozone Layer, United Nations Environment Program
1992
Gold Medal For Work on Climate Convention, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Principal, Koehler Law
2006 - 2009
Assistant Defender, Defender Association of Philadelphia
2000 - 2002
Chief of Staff to Assistant Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1997 - 2000
Director, Office of Technology Cooperation, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1994 - 1997
Director, International Issues Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Associations
2015 - Present
American Association of Premier DUI AttorneysFounding Member
2012 - Present
D.C. Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2010 - Present
D.C. Superior Court Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
National College for DUI DefenseMember
2009 - 2011
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2006
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
Georgetown University
M.S.F.S.
1981
Hamilton College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Post-Commitment Juvenile Representation
The Challenges of Working With Juveniles After They Have Been Committed
Publications
1994
EPA Journal
U.S. TIES: Diffusing Technologies Abroad
1993
Policy Focus
Restructuring the Global Environment Facility
1990
Colorado Journal of International Environmental Law and Policy
Advent of a New Era for EPA's International Activities
1990
Ambio: A Journal of the Human Environment
The Montreal Protocol: A Dynamic Agreement for Protecting the Ozone Layer
Languages
English
Activity
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Legal Guides
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Q&A
In Pennsylvania when filling out a job application do you have to list a Criminal Record?
27 Jan 2010
Q&A
Why would my case be reopened?
13 Jan 2010
Q&A
Can a victim stop me from getting ARD?
10 Jan 2010