Kanita Crystal Williams

Kanita Crystal Williams

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Administrative Law

601 Pennsylvania Ave NW Ste 900, South Building, Washington, DC

About Kanita

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Attorney Kanita Williams focuses on representing individuals accused of criminal felonies, misdemeanors and traffic offenses in the District of Columbia.

15 years | 300 cases

80%
Administrative Law 10%

Attorney Kanita Williams regularly represents vehicles for hire (taxis), commercial drivers and non-commercial drivers before the DC Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Office of Administrative Hearings for traffic citations, taxi cab violations, moving violations, traffic camera offenses and parking offense.

15 years | 20 cases

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

Attorney Kanita Williams represents a significant about of individuals who are accused of Driving Under the Influence and Operating While Impaired offenses. She is certified in the administration and interpretation of Standardized Field Sobriety Testing.

15 years | 30 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2011

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

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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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Craig | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Lawyer!

I had a warrant for a driving ticket and surrendered at the Superior Court in DC. We talked and I usually represent myself but she seemed knowledgeable about what she was doing. The Day of court I was late. After I checked in with the clerk, she walks in the room and immediately repeated some Amendme...nts from the Bill of Rights and Articles from the Constitution. I looked at her wild standing there with my mouth open because I don't usually here someone representing me as Public Defender reciting law in that manner. Needless to say, we were out there within 5 minutes. Thank You Kanita! I am very appreciative!

Posted by Jamesia | October 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome Attorney

Attorney Williams was very professional, yet personable at the same time. My case was from 2011 and had been through 2 other attorneys before it got her. Attorney Williams was the only one that actually explained to me what was going on. I wasn't made to feel like a number, nor was I made to feel stu...pid for not being 100% sure as to what I had agreed upon. I appreciate her services and the dismissal of my case more than she knows! I'm now 1 step closer to my life goals! If you're looking for a smart, warm, yet no nonsense attorney wrapped all in one, Attorney Williams is the lady for the job!

Posted by Jovan | October 17, 2016

K-eeps A-ll N-ationalities I-n T-rusting A-rms

From day one Ms.Williams listened, that's what matters most. Most of all its like having a friend that doesnt look at your flaws but accepts your imperfections.THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE 4ME.

Posted by Irving | October 05, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes

She was satisfying

She argued my case she did a wonderful job.

Posted by Mark | October 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney

5 Star Attorney at Law

Ms. Williams has been an angel in disguise since she entered my life. She has done at least two cases for and has successful in delievering justice Everytime. She has my recommendation and referral at her disposal. She is very knowledgeable in her field and as well as in other legal matters that came... to my brain,her answers wer clear and concise Everytime. I can go on and on but to sum it up, she does her job and does it well! Miss Kanita Williams all the time and Everytime for me!

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Kanita Crystal Williams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Burrell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kanita is a a great attorney. She's always prepared and fights hard for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

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 Association

Member

2014 - Present

DC Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2011 - Present

District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - 2004

Phi Sigma Iota Foreign Language Honors Society

President

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

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