Shawn S Sukumar

Shawn S Sukumar

also known as Shawn Sukumar Attorney at Law

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Sex Crime

407 7th St NW, Suite 268, Washington, DC

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2010

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Nevada for 16 years

State: Nevada

Acquired: 2009

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Shawn Sukumar Attorney at Law

407 7th St NW, Suite 268, Washington, DC, 20004

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Shawn S Sukumar's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 21 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by maxzene | April 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

dont let the reviews trick you

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 08, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Doesn’t work for the people

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 | DUI & DWI

DUI case

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...un charges dropped and I was able to avoid any jail time (aside from the initial arrest) and in the end had 6 months unsupervised Probation with 90 hours of community service, 12 hours of an alcohol class, online driving safety course, Online MADD course and a 100 fee I believe was it. And after all that the judge signed a Youth act order meaning my conviction was removed from my record. All in all I was very satisfied with the end result of my case. Highly recommend this gentleman, he is very professional and makes sure his clients understand everything and is very good about staying in contact with his clients and keeping them updated. You would Definitely want him representing you if you needed an attorney.

Posted by Bangaly | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Gratitude !

I would've rated 100 of 5 stars if I was given that option to rate Mr Sukumar, but unfortunately it's just 5/5 lol. Mr sukumar was very professional and calmed, he reassured me from the day I contacted him that everything will go in my favor and that's exactly how it went. He was very knowledgeable o...f the laws and also the courtroom. The strategy he laid out made it impossible for the prosecutor to have a case against me. He made me feel confident and optimistic about my case. Told me what the judge decision would be based on, and that's exactly how it turned out despite all the evidence the prosecution team had against me. Forever Thankful for Mr Sukumar.

Posted by anonymous | July 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Words can't describe how fortunate I feel...

Humans make mistakes and lets just say I made one. I felt as though everything I had worked for during the past decade, was going to be for nothing. Feeling hopeless doesn't begin to describe how I felt, until I met with Mr. Sukumar. I did some online research and it was clear that he was someone ...who would fight for his clients and remain honest, diligent, kind and thoughtful throughout the entire experience. This last year has been one exceeded expectation after the other. Every time I emailed Mr. Sukumar or called him, he'd respond, even if it was late at night or on a weekend. His vast knowledge of the law, honest communication and kindness has been more than I could have ever asked for. One of the things that meant the most to me is that he always informed me about what would or could happen, before it happened, so there were no real surprises. He always prepared you for the worst but hoped for the best. His optimism and due diligence are some of the reasons why I can say that my case was dismissed. You know that when you enter a courtroom and everyone acknowledges your lawyer with the utmost respect, that you made the right decision. So, if you find yourself in a situation where you need help but are unsure of who to call, trust me, call Mr. Sukumar. You won't be disappointed. He has forever changed my life and I will be indebted to him for forever.

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Shawn S Sukumar's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Lemanski

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Seyed Miremadi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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M. Miller

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Munter

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Kush Arora

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn Sukumar is a knowledgable, hard working and dedicated attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Farrelly

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jennifer Mayer

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jason Kalafat

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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Sandy Van

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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David Benowitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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

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