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Kanita Crystal Williams
About Kanita
Biography
Kanita Williams, Esq. is the principal of the Law Office of Kanita C. Williams, P.C. Kanita's hard work and dedication and familiarity with the criminal justice process in the District of Columbia has yielded beneficial outcomes for her clients.
Kanita is an active member of the Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyes and District of Columbia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Kanita received her Juris Doctorate from the George Washington University School of Law and her Bachelors of Arts from the State University of New York at Binghatmton, where her concentrations were in Philosophy Politics and Law; Spanish; and Comparative Literature.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
80%
14 years | 300 cases
Administrative Law
10%
14 years | 20 cases
DUI and DWI
10%
14 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Kanita C. Williams, P.C.
601 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 900, South Building, Washington, DC, 20004-3647
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Kanita Crystal Williams's Reviews
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Posted by Ricardo | February 2, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
More that anything
Well I live in Atlanta and Kanita found the way for me not to spend a lot on plane tickets by having me complete what I had to do in Georgia.
Posted by Raul | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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She's GREAT
Excellent attorney. Helped me to resolve my DUI case. Above all what makes her great is her personality. Very easy going and very kind. I would highly recommend Kanita. She will not let you down.
Posted by Luke | November 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Kanita
Very Attentive, Professional, and Prepared!! Made this situation stress free and uncomplicated. Her communication was regular and appreciated. I would absolutely go to her if I have any future need of legal representation.
Posted by anonymous | November 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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I had a traffic case over 7 years old and Ms Williams got the case dismissed
Posted by anonymous | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Best Public Defender in DC!
Ms. Williams has an impressive knowledge of the laws and procedures of the court. She knew exactly what to do and what to say. Most of all, she made me feel at ease and comfortable through out the duration of my court case. And finally, she was able to get my case dismissed. I highly recommend Ms. Wi...
Kanita Crystal Williams's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kanita is a a great attorney. She's always prepared and fights hard for her clients."
Sebastian Norton
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Principal and Trial Attorney, The Law Office of Kanita C. Williams, P.C.
2007 - 2010
Judicial Law Clerk, D.C. Superior Court, Associate Judge Harold L. Cushenberry, Jr.
2006 - 2016
Summer Associate, Hall and Hall LLP
2005 - 2005
Intake Specialist, DC Law Students in Court
2005 - 2007
Law Student Rep, Thomson Reuters/West
Associations
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
DC Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2011 - Present
District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2003 - 2004
Phi Sigma Iota Foreign Language Honors SocietyPresident
Education
2007
George Washington University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
State University of New York, Binghamton
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Preserving and Protecting The Lives of Our Black Sons
Citizen's Rights During Police Encounters
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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17 Oct 2019
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17 Oct 2019
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Can someone be released at a felony status conference ?
31 Jul 2017