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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
67 Client Reviews
Showing 16 - 20 of 49 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Hristo | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Thank you, Shawn!
I was charged with simple assault and found shawn's information online. Throughout this VERY stressful time, he always tried to make me feel at ease and was extremely patient. He was also always available to answer all my questions and calm my nerves. He was honest and very realistic about all possib...
Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Tragedy to Triumph
I work in the field of law and I know good lawyers. Shawn is an excellent - top notch attorney. He took a case which could have ended badly and delivered the best result in the fastest time possible. I was wrongly arrested for assault and my case was no papered. I wanted to prove my innocence and fil...
Posted by Rhonda | December 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Go to lawyer to have criminal record sealed!
I hired Shawn Sukumar to have my criminal record sealed. This is a challenging process since the burden of proof was on me to convince the court with a preponderance of evidence that the court should seal the record in the interest of justice. Mr. Sukumar successfully got my record sealed, a life-cha...
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 Carolyn | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Dismissal after retaining Shawn as my new attorney
It was not looking good for me. I was the defendant in a domestic violence case and my former attorney was unable to get a dismissal of the charge. I was scheduled for trial and very nervous about the outcome. I retained Shawn as my new attorney and he was able to get my case dismissed. Shawn is ...
"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
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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