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Atiq R Ahmed
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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
95%
41 years
Appeals
5%
41 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Virginia for 39 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 41 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Atiq R Ahmed
1320 19th St N.W. #202, Washington, DC, 20036
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Posted by Damon Catacalos, Esq. | December 15, 2011 | Litigation
Highly Experienced, Well Regarded Attorney
Mr. Ahmed has been a mentor to me for the last 2 years. Given his almost 3 decades of experience in litigation, I often turn to him for input on my own cases and have found his input very valuable. I have found that across the board, from Judges to Attorneys to court staff, Mr. Ahmed is highly resp...
Posted by Dianne | December 04, 2011 | Criminal Defense
PROFESSIONAL, ARTICULATE, RESPECTED, OUTSTANDING!!!
Mr. Ahmed was retained for my friend who was subject to an unwarranted search of his vehicle. Without being too detailed, it was a case of police harrassment/profiling. Items were seized from my friend in an attempt to portray him as being someone he was not. In summation, Mr. Ahmed proved my frie...
Atiq R Ahmed's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch business attorney who is dedicated to client success."
"Mr. Ahmed is a highly experienced and gifted lawyer. He has been a mentor to many young attorneys and continues to practice at a very high caliber. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Atiq is an aggressive attorney who is fearless in his representation of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. This is the go to lawyer. When I first started my criminal practice - Atiq was like mentor. Great lawyer, when I need advice I go to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. He provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer as I have had the pleasure of reading his answers and commentaries to the legal questions posed on AVVO and one thing is plain to see, this attorney knows what he is doing."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Ahmed is one of the finest attorneys in Washington. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Howard Lewis
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2010
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1998 - Present
Trial Attorney, Atiq R. Ahmed, P.A.
1985 - 1998
Lead Attorney, Law Office of Atiq R. Ahmed
Associations
2011 - Present
Muslim Community Center Medical Clinic - Silver Spring, MD.Member - Board of Directors
2000 - Present
Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association (D.C.)Member - Board of Directors
2002 - 2006
District of Columbia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
U. S. v. Shade
Plea. Client sentenced to minimal sentence.
Knight v. U. S.
Client's money was returned by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
U. S. v. Haq
Client Sentenced below Guidelines
U. S. v. Knight
Motion to Suppress Stop, Search and Seizure Granted; Case Dismissed a week later by prosecution.
U. S. v. Clinkscale
Mixed
U. S. v. Waldrop
Mixed
United States v. Dubose
Acquitted
United States v. Mack
Mistrial
Education
1984
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
The George Washington University
M. B. A.
1978
The George Washington University
B. B. A.
Speaking Engagements
2007
Invited Speaker - India
American Criminal Law: Confrontation Clause
Languages
Urdu
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What can happened now with husband arrest and my brand new greencard ?
15 Jul 2017
Q&A
What does it mean when it says bench warrant rights reserved? Was a bench warrant issued?
14 Jul 2017
Q&A
Speeding tickets in DC by photo enforcement...3 miles apart
26 Jul 2016