A native of Oakland, California, Attorney Williams is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Jacqueline Williams in Washington, D.C. Her primary practice areas are Criminal and Civil Litigation. Attorney Williams is a graduate of Grambling State University and Southern University Law Center. In law school, she served as the junior class representative, worked as a member of the law school recruitment team, and served as staff writer on the Law Review. As a Law Review member, her casenote on the incarceration of African American mothers due to fetal abuse, was selected for publishing.
After graduating from law school with honors, Attorney Williams worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, New York. Following her tenure as a prosecutor, she opened a general litigation firm in New York City and represented private clients in civil and criminal defense cases throughout the five boroughs of New York City. She currently runs a criminal defense practice in Washington, DC.
Attorney Williams also serves as an Administrative Hearing Officer and the President's designee at University of Maryland, College Park. In this capacity she presides over employment matters. Additionally, she has experience handling employment related matters that are appealable to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).
Memberships & Associations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated
- National Council of Negro Women
- Order of the Eastern Star
- National Bar Association
- Ambassador and 2015 Society member for the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Commissioner for the Commission on Reentry and Returning Citizens Affairs for the District of Columbia (two terms)
Practice areas
The office specializes and is well-versed in Washington D.C. drunk driving laws: Driving While Impaired (DWI), Driving Under the Influence (DUI), and Operating While Impaired (OWI). Attorney Williams can help you successfully navigate your case.
20 years
The Law Office of Jacqueline Williams handles misdemeanor and felony criminal matters, as well as traffic matters in Washington, DC, including, but not limited to Assaults, Domestic Violence matters, Gun Cases, Drug Possession, Intent to Distribute matters, Fraud, DUI/DWI matters, Sex Crimes,Theft, Burglary, Robbery, Armed Offenses, Reckless Driving, Driving After Revocation, Driving After Suspension, No Permit, and other matters prosecuted within the District of Columbia.
20 years
The Law Office of Jacqueline Williams handles employment matters appealable to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Merit Systems Protection Board. This includes discrimination claims based on race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, and disability.
13 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 2011 | 06/08/2022 |
NY | Currently registered | 2003 | 07/09/2022 |
Legal answers | 12 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | National Bar Association | 2017 |
Outstanding Work in Adjudications and Investigations | United States Department of Agriculture- Office of Civil Rights | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Administrative Hearing Officer | University Of Maryland College Park | 2012 - Present |
Private Attorney | Law Offices of Jacqueline Williams | 2007 - Present |
Investigator | Prince Georges County Human Relations Commission | 2015 - 2016 |
Assistant District Attorney | Kings County (Brooklyn) District Attorney | 2003 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Action Network | 2014 - Present | |
District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association | 2012 - Present | |
First Baptist Church of Glenarden | 2010 - Present | |
Order of the Eastern Star | 1995 - Present | |
Commission on Reentry and Returning Citizens Affairs | Secretary | 2014 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Southern University Law Review | Upper Cut to Fetal Abusers | 2001 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southern University Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
Grambling State University | B.S. | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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National Action Network | Employment Rights | 2017 |
Kappa Alpha Psi | Saving Our Black Boys | 2015 |
CBC Legislative Conference | What's Working in Reentry? | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Assault and Battery case with Verdict and Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff | Victory with Verdict for Plaintiff |
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Brandon Burrell, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 4, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Williams is a very smart attorney and a great advocate for her clients. I fully endorse her.
Gerald Gilliard, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 14, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Jacqueline Williams and I have worked together both in strategizing and representing clients in employment cases and in situations where I have reached out to her for her criminal law expertise. She is a hard-working, conscientious lawyer who readily goes the extra mile for clients and colleagues. Jacqueline takes seriously the idea of providing service to her clients and she demonstrates a sincere commitment to help clients with whatever issue may face. She is a truly outstanding colleague. I am wholeheartedly recommend without reservation Jacqueline Williams for your legal representation.
K Wellington, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Skilled, intelligent and professional representation. Attorney Williams is a fierce advocate with a passion for individual rights. I endorse this lawyer.
Mark Rollins, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 9, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jackie Williams is one of the brightest criminal defense lawyers I know. If you are charged with a crime in the District of Columbia, you will find no better lawyer to represent you. I fully endorse Jackie Williams.
Glenn Stephens, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 3, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Jackie and I were coworkers in the Civil Rights Division at USDA, at times assigned to oversee investigations of the same agencies. She was great! She not only knows the law inside and out, but she has a wonderful sense of humor, energy, compassion and dedication to social justice.