Atiq R Ahmed

Atiq R Ahmed

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Appeals

1320 19th St N.W. #202, Washington, DC

About Atiq

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 95%

Represented Clients in local Courts in Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia, as well as Federal Courts in Washington D. C., Maryland, Virginia and New York. Cases have ranged from RICO Federal trials, to Homicides in local Courts, along with other Felonies and Misdemeanors.

41 years

95%
Appeals 5%

Assisting Clients with criminal appeals, mostly at the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.

41 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 39 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1985

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 41 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Atiq R Ahmed

1320 19th St N.W. #202, Washington, DC, 20036

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Atiq R Ahmed's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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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...ected as an attorney and personally well regarded. He is among the top tier of attorneys I would turn to if I had the need.

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...nd's innocence and all charges were dropped. He is well respected by Judges as well as fellow Attorneys. We have retained him to have the seized items returned. He is just OUTSTANDING!!!

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Atiq R Ahmed's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Business lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch business attorney who is dedicated to client success."

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Miguel Serrano

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lisa Douglas

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Atiq is an aggressive attorney who is fearless in his representation of his clients."

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Mark Rollins

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Christopher Norris

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Howard Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Lawyers

President

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

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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

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