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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
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State: Nevada
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
407 7th St NW, Suite 268, Washington, DC, 20004
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Posted by Mohamed | March 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best Lawyers in DC
I hired Mr. Shawn Sukumar to defend me from 2 separate charges with 3 counts. my experience with Shawn was beyond awesome. His due diligence was impeccable, If you want a lawyer that will be there for you come hell or high water; Mr. Sukumar is the way to go, Based on my experience you cannot go wr...
Posted by Calvin | February 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Put Powerful Proficiency On Your Side!
I did my homework to hire the best for my DUI charge in the District. Shawn Sukumar is the best! Without his expertise and attention to detail the fact that my 4th Amendment rights had been violated would have been undisclosed. Mr. Sukumar cares about his clients, and loves his profession to the po...
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Mr. Shawn S Sukumar, a.k.a. Mr. Win Win
Go with Shawn with full confidence! Like all great individuals we encounter, Shawn is a walking dichotomy. On one hand, in the courtrooms or in negotiations with the prosecutors and judges, He is Mr. Cut-Throat and Mr. Get-It-Done. On the other hand, he wears the most genuine sympathy, empathy and...
Posted by anonymous | November 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Who?... Shawn Sukumar.
I recently realized that life has a way of working out just when you start to believe it never will, that 'way' is Shawn Sukumar. I was being charged with unlawful entry after accidently ending up in the wrong place after a party. Mr. Sukumar worked out a deferred prosecution, where my case was dismi...
Posted by Hollis | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent attorney
Mr. Sukumar wss hired for a cumin ball case for my fiance, and he did a superb job in getting the case dismissed, without my fiance having to go to court. He was professional and courteous at all our engagements and very attentive to the needs of the case. I will highly recommend him. Sincerely,...
"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
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2013
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2012
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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