Sheraz Barkat

Sheraz Barkat

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

2001 L Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC

About Sheraz

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2012

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Barkat Law Firm

2001 L Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20036

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Sheraz Barkat's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marcelino | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Grateful to have had Sheraz on my corner!

I had the pleasure of meeting and retained Sheraz for my custody/child support case. He was very understanding, knowledgeable, detailed, honest, and would always get back to me quickly. He handled my case with the most attention and managed to get me a settlement, after I had struggled 2 1/2 years on... my own. I now have my son 43% of the time thanks to Sheraz. All I wanted was more time with my son and Sheraz made it happen! I am so grateful to Sheraz, I can finally move on. Thank you Sheraz your the best!

Posted by Marilyn | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thank God Almighty for Sharaz Barkat,Esq!

I thank God for Mr. Barkat because if it had not been for his professional, caring, and yes loving handling of my divorce, I don't know what would have become of me. He saw that I had been set up to fail by my ex and her attorneys. I had all cards stacked againse due to a lack of competent represent...ation. He fought tooth and nail to ensure that justice would be done fairly in my situation that seemed to be futile to say the least. He has restored my faith in the legal system and attorneys as a whole. An equitable and fair settlement was reached on my behalf and it wouldn't have happened without Barkat Law Firm. He sacrificed his time and knowledge to make sure that I would be OK in the end Words cannot express my gratitude for all the hard work that was done on my behalf. It is evident to me that law is not just s job but a God given calling for him. Because of his kindness, I feel like I can start my life over and successfully make it now

Posted by Roger | August 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent honest representation.

I found Attorney Barkat to be honest and thorough. I was told the negative and positives of my case so I could choose how I would proceed. He proved to be an excellent negotiator with the opposing party. In addition, I learned I had a refund coming from my retainer fee. I highly recommend Attorney Ba...rkat and am very happy with the results of my case.

Posted by Laura | June 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Divorce Attorney

Sheraz represented me in my divorce, custody and child support case. He was very communicative, prompt and attentive to my needs throughout the process. He always asked me what I wanted and did his best to make sure that's what I got. I felt secure in having him as my attorney, he made helped make th...e process a smooth one and explained everything to me so I understood my options. My case did not end up going to trial but this was also because of Sheraz. A tactic he utilized forced the other side to decide to settle out of court and come to an agreement on terms that suited my needs but did not abuse theirs. Great guy yo have on your side, I would recommend him 100% to anyone seeking a great divorce attorney!

Posted by Mark | January 11, 2016 | Family

Top-Notch Family Law Attorney!

I initially contacted Sheraz in regards to a family law issue. After a very thorough consultation; which included detailed answers to all of my questions and an in-depth explanation of my legal rights, I decided that I did not currently require legal representation. During our conversation, I menti...oned in passing numerous headaches with a rental property. Even though it was both outside the scope of our initial consultation and Sheraz was not in a position to gain monetarily since he is not a landlord/tenant attorney, he spent a great deal of extra time directing me to several very useful resources on the Internet. As a result, I was ultimately armed with the knowledge that enabled me to revise my rental agreement, which undoubtedly has strengthened my legal rights as a landlord. Sheraz is a highly energetic and consummate professional whose integrity, intelligence and work ethic embody qualities that I would want in an attorney. I would highly recommend Sheraz to any colleagues or friends in the DMV who are in search of a reputable and caring family law attorney.

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Sheraz Barkat's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stavri Vako

Child custody lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Carlos Lopez

Family lawyer | Jun 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Mr. Barkat's work. He is of excellent character, highly intelligent and broad knowledge of family law. Terrific trial attorney as well."

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Taylor Williams

Family lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Abruzzese

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Noah Peterson

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Barkat is a valuable member of the online AVVO community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Randy Alexander

Child custody lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Farrell

Child custody lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sheraz provides a valuable service on Avvo. He gives excellent answers to user questions on this site. I am happy to endorse him."

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Ricardo Vazquez

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. The credentials that this attorney has speaks for itself"

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Alex Hairston

Unknown lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Epimenio Lopez

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Forster

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sheraz is an excellent family law attorney who is responsive to client's needs and a zealous advocate in the court room. I would not hesitate to refer clients to him."

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J. Shumaker

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Roarke Aston

Unknown lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Friend

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Sheraz for over a decade and would recommend him without any hesitation. Sheraz is extremely intelligent, diligent, passionate about his work and his resume speaks for itself. Perhaps most importantly, there is no one I would give a higher endorsement to in regards to integrity and trustworthiness."

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Michael Kelly

Family lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of knowing Sheraz for ten years now. He is one of the most honest, dedicated and sharp people I know. The choice to hire a lawyer should not be taken lightly. You can and should have the utmost confidence when hiring Sheraz."

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Nigel Barrella

Family lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Sheraz for over three years. I have worked briefly with him on one case in the past, and more recently, he was opposing counsel in a family law matter that went to trial. From that experience I can say he clearly works hard and advocates zealously and effectively for his clients. I'm happy to give him my endorsement."

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Michael Troy

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sheraz approaches the most difficult family law issues aggressively yet compassionately. I am always comfortable referring individuals on to him for representation."

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Nigel Barrella

Unknown lawyer

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Carlos Lopez

Family lawyer

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Kevin Abruzzese

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Noah Peterson

Family lawyer

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Randy Alexander

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Charles Farrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Ricardo Vazquez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stavri Vako

General practice lawyer

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Aryan Aliakbarzadeh

Litigation lawyer

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Alex Hairston

Consumer protection lawyer

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Epimenio Lopez

Business lawyer

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Michael Forster

Estate planning lawyer

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Travis Schreurs

Family lawyer

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Scott Engstrom

Family lawyer

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J. Shumaker

Litigation lawyer

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Roarke Aston

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Michael Kelly

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

10 Best Family Law Firms, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel

2017

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

2016

Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

DC Young Entrepreneur of the Week, DC Young Entrepreneurs

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

N/A

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney, Barkat Law Firm

2014 - 2015

Attorney, Ates Law Firm

2009 - 2013

Legislative Correspondent, United States Senate

Associations

2013 - Present

South Asian Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

District of Columbia Volunteer Lawyers Project

Volunteer Attorney

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Civil Protective Order

Order entered with no wrongdoing found

Alimony and Divorce

Successfully defended against alimony and received award of attorney's fees from the other party.

Child Custody

Successfully dismissed the other party's complaint, and case was moved to West Virginia

Legal Separation

Successfully received a legal separation and incorporated separation agreement.

Modified Property Distribution

Successfully petitioned court for an additional property award.

Alimony and Debt

Client was not liable for alimony nor student loan debt

Child Support Recalculation

Child support payments delayed to allow for change in circumstances

Uncontested Divorce

divorce granted

Post Judgement Divorce

Successfully litigated a post judgment motion on behalf of client to reopen the case and fully litigate the issues.

Child Custody Case

Granted jurisdiction in DC, and awarded temporary custody to client.

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Education

2008

West Virginia University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

West Virginia University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Divorce Mediation Training for Mental Health Professionals

DC Family Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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