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Shawn S Sukumar
also known as Shawn Sukumar Attorney at Law
About Shawn
Biography
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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Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 16 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Shawn Sukumar Attorney at Law
407 7th St NW, Suite 268, Washington, DC, 20004
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Domestic Violence
Posted by Carolyn | November 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Simple Assault/Domestic
After being charged with simple assault/domestic, I was terrified at the outcome this charge could bring. So, I quickly hired Shawn, and the case was dismissed in one month. I was so elated, I jumped for joy. This was my first offense and the first time I had ever been in situation like this in my li...
Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2014 | Domestic Violence
Excellent criminal defense attorney; highly recommended
Shawn did a great job representing me in a simple assault/domestic violence case. As it was my first offense, Shawn was able to negotiate a delayed sentencing agreement with the prosecutor, which meant I was able to convert nine months of probation (including some community service and regular drug/...
Shawn S Sukumar's Lawyer Endorsements
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"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."
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"Shawn is a very eloquent and charismatic attorney. His dedication and know how make him a excellent criminal defense attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
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"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."
"Shawn is a young rising. I have worked with Shawn for several years and find him to be a star."
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Experience
Honors
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
2013
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
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Associate, Price Benowitz, LLP
2008 - 2009
Clerk, Clark County Public Defender's Office
Education
2008
Emory University
JD - Juris Doctor
2005
George Washington University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English