Sheridan Leigh England

Sheridan Leigh England

also known as Sheridan England

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Litigation Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Litigation, DUI & DWI, Government Contracts

1325 G Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC

About Sheridan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 40%

These charges are no laughing matter. You need aggressive representation to ensure your rights are protected.

12 years

40%
Litigation 40%

Civil litigation is what we are best known for. Whether you are the plaintiff or defendant in a private matter, or whether you have claims against the government, let us show you how we achieve positive results.

19 years | 40 cases

40%
Government Contracts 20%

Capable of handling your case before the GAO and the Court of Federal Claims.

12 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 7 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2018

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 10 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2015

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

S.L. England, PLLC

1325 G Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20005

S.L. England, PLLC

1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA, 22314

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Sheridan Leigh England's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

36 Client Reviews

5 star (32)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (4)

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Dont waste your time

The positive reviews are not true! Sheridan is very rude, unprofessional and disrespectful. He does not care about helping you, only cares about taking your money. Stay away, there are better lawyers out there!

Posted by anonymous | August 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Positive reviews must be fake.

I think all the positive reviews are fake. He did nothing for my case except take my money.

Posted by Aziz | March 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer ever!

From the moment I hired Mr. England to represent me in my case, I knew I was in capable hands. His professionalism and expertise were evident from our very first meeting. He took the time to thoroughly understand the details of my situation, listening attentively to my concerns and addressing each on...e with care. Throughout the entire legal process, Mr. England demonstrated an impressive attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for me. He was incredibly diligent in his preparation, leaving no stone unturned in building a strong case on my behalf. Not only was Mr. England highly skilled in the courtroom, but he also had a remarkable ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with all parties involved. He remained composed under pressure and always advocated fiercely for my rights and interests. What truly set Mr. England apart was his genuine compassion and empathy. He understood the emotional toll that legal proceedings can take on a person and offered unwavering support and guidance every step of the way. His reassuring presence gave me the strength and confidence I needed to navigate the challenges ahead. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, the outcome of my case exceeded all expectations. His exceptional legal strategy resulted in a favorable ruling that provided closure and justice for me. I am immensely grateful for his outstanding representation and would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone in need of legal assistance. Overall, my experience with Mr. England was nothing short of exceptional. His professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication to achieving outstanding results truly set him apart as a top-tier legal advocate. I am forever grateful for his support and the positive impact he has had on my life.

Posted by Brie | October 20, 2023 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Outstanding!

Mr. England exceeded every expectation! I can't even put into words how much I appreciate what he did for us during a difficult, confusing, and challenging time. Can't recommend him highly enough!!

Posted by Gordon Holmes | October 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellant Attorney

I was filing a case against the Army through the Federal Court of Claims by myself. Sheridan volunteered and stepped in and handled my case Pro Bono. He spent numerous hours fighting the Army, the Department of Justice as well as the Judges, all of them were delaying the case. He managed to get th...e Army to finally settle the case in my favor (after I had been fighting them for 16 years). I cannot thank him enough for the excellent work he put into my case. He went well above the call of duty to help me. I would recommend him to anyone who has a case. He put himself forward to help a disabled veteran. His work was beyond what I had expected. He keep me in the loop and fought for my rights.

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Sheridan Leigh England's Lawyer Endorsements

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Camille Wagner

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. England is thorough, well-versed in civil law, and a great attorney."

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Ryan Jones

Litigation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As a lawyer, Mr. England is a lawyer that I can depend on for strategy and other resources."

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Steven Krieger

Litigation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sheridan is a tremendous advocate for his clients. We worked on several matters together for joint clients and he strikes a great balance between aggressive advocacy and practical use of resources. He never shies away from a battle, but only engages in the battle if its worthwhile. He'd be a great choice if you're looking for legal counsel."

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James Todd

Civil rights lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Bryan

Litigation lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently consulted Attorney England regarding a complex civil matter. He displayed comprehensive knowledge of the particular issue and civil litigation in general. I’ve also had the opportunity to work as co-counsel on serious felony cases with Mr. England. He is poised, articulate, and quick on his feet. He thinks of creative solutions both through legal reasoning and practical arguments, to get the best results for his clients. I endorse this attorney!"

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Evan Elan

Litigation lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly recommend. A fantastic trial lawyer with substantial litigation experience."

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Michael Bruckheim

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. England is aggressive, smart and extremely eloquent in his presentation. Highly recommend."

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Peter Jabaly

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've actually had the privilege of watching this attorney argue a motion in the DC Superior Court. He is a zealous, thorough and remarkable attorney. He sets the standards very high for other attorneys."

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Wanda Engracia

Litigation lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sheridan is a knowledgeable, professional member of the Bar whose experience as a US Attorney and as a partner at a Big Law firm make him a formidable litigator. His exacting nature serves his clients well. He demands the best and will provide the best for his clients."

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Dewitt Liu

Litigation lawyer | Jul 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've had the pleasure of working with Sheridan on a six-figure litigation matter in Hudson County, NJ. I had the opportunity to observe Sheridan interact with our client, the presiding judge, and opposing counsel. Sheridan consistently demonstrates a high level of professionalism, competence, and attention to detail that I would expect from a top notch litigator. I wouldn't hesitate to refer my clients to him for their litigation needs."

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Joe Hurtado

Litigation lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Other

"I have been involved in, directly or on behalf of family, three legal matters: a mortgage contractual dispute, a civil action regarding real estate property and a personal injury matter. Litigation not being my practice, the matters were initially handled by established law firms. In all cases, I was amazed at the inefficient and unfocused practices that resulted in needless fees. So, I engaged Sheridan to help with the understanding and management of the cases and law firms. The resulting quick favorable resolution in each case was incredible. His experience at the DOJ and as an AUSA has developed his expertise to efficiently and effectively manage and prosecute complex cases from either a plaintiff or defendant perspective. I work at UHG (#14, Fortune 500). I was facilitating Sheridan’s engagement at my company, but he turned it down, preferring the freedom of choosing his clients and schedule. A win for clients, most solo practitioners have nowhere near his experience or expertise."

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Camille Wagner

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Bryan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Coppola

Appeals lawyer

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James Todd

Civil rights lawyer

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Michael Bruckheim

Unknown lawyer

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Peter Jabaly

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dewitt Liu

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2001

An-Bryce Scholar, An-Bryce Foundation

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, S.L. England, PLLC

2011 - 2013

Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Attorney's Office

2006 - 2011

Trial Attorney, Department of Justice

Associations

2021 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100

Member

2018 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2018 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Federal Acquisition Services Team v. United States (CoFC 15-78)

Total win

Arce v. Masten Van Lines

100% victory by Sheridan England at trial.

Kuykendoll v. Smith - NO. CV-11-1564-PHX-GMS

Total victory by Sheridan England.

Mann v. United States - NO. CV-11-8018-PCT-LOA

Complete victory by Sheridan England.

Mars v. Smith - NO. 11-CV-01562-PHX-PGR (DKD)

Victory for Sheridan England

Streeter v. Dominguez NO. CV 11-1616-PHX-PGR.

Complete victory by Sheridan England. Plaintiff's case dismissed; clients never had to go to trial.

Sharp v. ServiceMaster - No. 2:11-cv-01869

Financial compensation for Plaintiff without trial.

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Education

2004

New York University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

Constitution in the Classroom Voting Rights and the Constitution

2018

NYU Graduation Dinner

NYU Young Alumni

2015

NYU Law Graduation Dinner

Transitioning From Student to Associate

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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