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also known as Shawn Sukumar Attorney at Law
I'm Shawn Sukumar, a skilled criminal defense attorney in the District of Columbia. I focus my practice on a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in addition to some traffic cases.
I have focused my entire legal career on criminal defense. I followed law school with a clerkship at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia in the trial division, where I worked on a range of cases that included sexual assault, drugs, and gun charges. Prior to taking up practice in DC in 2010, I worked at the Clark County Public Defender in Las Vegas, Nevada in the murder division. I also bring experience working for the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Chat withState: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
407 7th St NW, Suite 268, Washington, DC, 20004
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Posted by maxzene | April 4, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Better off getting a public defender, Don't make the mistake i made and pay him so soon , he doesn't have the work ethic for a serious case, dont let these fake reviews saying he good trick you good luck.
Posted by anonymous | August 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Shameful this attorney doesn’t work for the people he works for the prosecution and the attorney buyers beware.
Posted by Roberto | July 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney
So I was facing Charges for driving while drunk in DC and they found my concealed carry (pistol) under my seat and my Virginia License to conceal carry wasn’t recognized by the District of Columbia. But Thankfully Mr. Shawn Sukumar’s amazing Knowledge and experience in his field was able to get the g...
Posted by anonymous | November 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Shawn is a fine attorney, and I’m confident he is satisfactory for DUI charges or other simple criminal matters, but respectfully is is junior varsity if you’re in need of a serious defense. At best, Shawn is slow to understand complex matters and surprisingly naive to human nature and inept at how ...
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Sukumar is the best lawyer! I hired him for my criminal case that he fought so hard for me for in my defense that the case was dismissed. I don't have enough words to describe how amazing the experience with him and the firm was. He works very hard to make sure you have winning results. He communicat...
"Shawn is a skilled and effective trial attorney. He is also a tireless advocate of the rights guaranteed to those facing criminal prosecution. I fully endorse Shawn."
"Shawn is a very eloquent and charismatic attorney. His dedication and know how make him a excellent criminal defense attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"Shawn Sukumar is a fantastic DUI/DWI defense lawyer. He has an excellent courtroom presence and he is well versed in the specific issues related to DUI/DWI defense. I highly recommend Shawn to anyone in need of a DUI/DWI defense attorney."
"Shawn is one of the most knowledgable attorneys I ever had the pleasure of working with. His passion for his practice and dedication to his clients is second to none. I endorse this lawyer."
"Shawn Sukumar is a very skilled defense attorney. He has a magnificent courtroom presence and really knows his area of practice. I endorse this lawyer!"
"Shawn is a hard working and dedicated lawyer who does everything he can for his clients. I fully endorse this lawyer."
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2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
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Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
Associate, Price Benowitz, LLP
2008 - 2009
Clerk, Clark County Public Defender's Office
2008
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English