Patrice Amandla Sulton

Patrice Amandla Sulton

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Lawsuits & Disputes

601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 900 South, Washington, DC

About Patrice

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 80%

Felonies, Misdemeanors, Juvenile, DUI, and Domestic Violence charges. This includes traffic, drug, weapons, assault, sex crimes, and homicide. It also includes post-conviction work (appeals, expungements, etc.) and restraining orders.

15 years | 500 cases

80%
DUI and DWI 10%

Drunk and drugged driving. Accusations have included 1st, 2nd, even 7th-time offenders.

15 years

10%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

Defend lawsuits for alleged criminal behavior. Prosecute suits for police brutality, enforcement of contracts, and violations of intellectual property rights.

15 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Pro bono

10 %


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2009

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 17 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2009

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2008

Resigned Without Prejudice

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Patrice Amandla Sulton

601 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 900 South, Washington, DC, 20004

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Patrice Amandla Sulton's Reviews

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Posted by AbdulAleem Bilal | May 07, 2017

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Patrice is Very responsive she makes sure she stays on task and she nakes sure you know all the details for your case to solve

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2015

I would highly recommend Ms. Sulton and would seek her out in the future.

In my professional experience with Ms. Sulton, she has consistently shown herself to be a knowledgeable, competent, fair, and ethical legal professional. She is a skillful attorney, with a knack for building strong working relationships with her clients. I have also found that when urgent matters ari...se, Ms. Sulton is available and responds in a prompt and thoughtful manner. Ms. Sulton approaches cases in a systematic and thorough fashion, without losing sight of the client as an individual. She is a skilled and confident lawyer, who is able to expertly advise her clients, and help them successfully resolve a range of legal matters. I would highly recommend her services and would seek her out in the future.

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Patrice Amandla Sulton's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Sulton

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jon Norris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Sulton, is an excellent lawyer, she knows the law, not just the case law but the legislative history and process. She has Strong Courtroom Skills and is a Zealous Advocate for her clients. I Highly endorse her for criminal defense, civil or entertainment law."

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Erica McWhorter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Sulton is very professional and extraordinarily knowledgeable about criminal and civil rights. She is a pleasure to work with and is an awesome source of knowledge about current issues, legal and procedural trends, and attorney resources. Her passion for her craft and the principles of fairness are evident in her everyday practice and many professional successes and accolades. The various communities and organizations she supports and represents are fortunate to have her. I also look forward to brainstorming and partnering with her in the future."

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Sean Farrelly

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Sulton is an exceptional legal advocate. I strongly recommend her to anyone in need of top tier representation."

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Wayne Defreitas

General practice lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Camille Wagner

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Sulton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mackenzie Evans

Family lawyer

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Jessica Butler

Litigation lawyer

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Sean Farrelly

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Graduate, John Payton Leadership Academy, DC Bar

2016

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

2015 Washington, DC Rising Star, The National Law Journal and The Legal Times

2015

Rising Star, GWAC Bar Association

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

2014 Top Attorneys - DC Outstanding Young Lawyers, American Registry

2008

John F. Evans Award, The George Washington University Law School

2008

Justice Thurgood Marshall Award, The George Washington University Law School

2008

Pro Bono Service Awards, The George Washington University Law School

2001

Powers-Knapp Scholarship, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Supervising Attorney and Clinical Law Professor, DC Law Students in Court

2015 - Present

Adjunct Professor (Trial Advocacy), The George Washington University Law School

2010 - Present

Member, Sulton Law Offices

2009 - 2010

Judicial Law Clerk, Superior Court of New Jersey

Associations

2013 - Present

DC Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Legislation Chair

2010 - Present

National Bar Association - Greater Washington Area Chapter

Member

2009 - Present

DC Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

NAACP - Washington, DC Branch

Life Member

2014 - 2016

DC Lawyers for Youth

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Client on Parole

Client's Conviction was Reversed - Acquittal

District of Columbia v. DUI Client

Client was acquitted of all charges.

Client v. Fraudulent Corporate Defendants

Jury verdict for $290,000+

Client v. Famous Recording Artist

Judgment for $230,000+

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Education

2008

The George Washington University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Wisconsin, Madison

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminar

Discovery in DC Criminal Cases

2014

Workshop

Know Your Rights

2014

Women's Empowerment Symposium Empowering Women Leaders

2014

Transactional Law Society Panel Discussion

The Unexpected Side of Transactional Law

2014

Small Business Administration Roundtable

Young Americans and Entreprenuership

2014

Phi Alpha Delta Founders Week

Does Your Vote Really Count?

2014

Howard University Sociology Course

Marijuana Legalization

2014

Heels in High Places Women in Media

2014

Georgetown - Careers in Criminal Justice

Careers in Criminal Justice

2014

Facilitating Awareness, Action, and Advocacy for Justice Know Your Rights (When Dealing with the Police)

2014

Chavez Schools Black History Month Program

College and Career Awareness

2014

Career Exploration Fair

Criminal Defense

2014

Annual Appellate Review

Legislation Update

2014

A Community Conversation on DC Marijuana Laws and Ballot Initiative 71 The Impact of DC Marijuana Laws in Our Community

2013

Rights of Spring

Rule 16 Discovery: What's Material to Your Defense

2013

Public Forum and Youth Engagement Seminar Demystifying Florida v. Zimmerman

2013

Phi Alpha Delta Week Black Education on Trial

2013

Panel Discussion

Solutions to Police Misconduct

2013

Georgetown - Careers in Criminal Justice

Careers in Criminal Justice

2013

Breaking Into Entertainment Law Entertainment Law

2012

Phi Alpha Delta Week

Color of Justice

2011

Police Brutality Workshop

Know Your Rights

2011

NAACP Week

Civil Rights, An Endless Era: Reviving the Fight for Freedom

Publications

2014

2014

2014

Sankofa Community Affairs Decriminalization of Marijuana

2014

WPFW Hands Up, Don't Shoot: The Over Policing of Black America

2014

WPFW What's at Stake

2013

TV One News One Now with Roland Martin

Languages

English

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