Muhammad-Mu'Ath Shaker Ahmed Elsayed

We would like to thank Muhammad Elsayed for the exceptional service he provided in representing our son during a very difficult time. Our son was facing serious drug charges with tremendously stiff penalties. Muhammad was extremely efficient and prepared at each stage of this process. He thoroughly... researched the case and communicated with clarity and directness. He made sure we understood the legal complexities without feeling overwhelmed. Muhammad demonstrated genuine kindness, compassion and concern for our son’s well-being. This was a challenging time for our family. With Muhammad’s help, support, professionalism and patience he was able to have a number of enhancements dropped and achieved the best possible outcome for our son. We were impressed with Muhammad’s expertise, wisdom and law knowledge. Muhammad truly cares for not only his client but their family as well. Thank you Muhammad for helping our son and helping us get through this most stressful time. Margaret and I highly recommend Muhammad Elsayed and the staff at Elsayed Law Firm to anyone needing legal representation. Rick and Margaret F.

My family hired Elsayed Law for a criminal case, and we had the privilege of working with Mr. Muhammad Elsayed. Mr. Elsayed was honest, diligent, articulate, knowledgeable, and effective. But perhaps the thing that impressed us the most about Mr. Elsayed is that nothing was "sugar-coated." He was ver...y straightforward and told us what to expect each step of the way, informing us of all the options, along with the corresponding risks as well as potential benefits. There were no empty promises made just to keep the client happy, which I know sometimes occurs when seeking counsel. He was a beacon of hope to my family at a time when our options appeared limited and the likelihood of a satisfactory resolution seemed nearly impossible. Not only was he able to defend our family member from an unjust accusation, his calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional support to our entire family; we are eternally grateful for his service and would highly recommend his firm to anyone seeking legal assistance.

A preliminary protective order entered against me and was extended for another 2 weeks. I had a court date where the judge would decide if the protective order shall last for two years or not!!! The protective order included my business car and children custody!!! I might be ending in a situation of ...paying for my house two years without living in, lose my business car and hence my job, being suspicious to the police officers if stopped by any chance as a trouble maker person, hard to see my beloved kids, and has no leverage in the divorce settlements. Despite the short time I had for the court date, a meeting was scheduled promptly with Mr. El-Sayed where he was attentive to every and each word, writing down everything and answering all questions and concerns. Very organized with ideas and options. He prepared me even for the trial with the questions that may be asked. I felt he is a friend and not a lawyer. The judge dismissed the protective order without any condition. He really saved my life.

I was charged with a Drunk in Public and Identity Theft. Months ago I found someone social security card in a parking lot and I tried to find the guy who lost it but he never returned my messages to him. Fast forward a few months later I get arrested for a drunk in public and the cop found the social... security card and charged me with Identity theft (ridiculous). Muhammad Elsayed was very professional and kept in constant communication. He got both of those charges completely dropped. I was very relieved. Highly recommended.

OVERVIEW: The purpose of my review is to describe why Muhammad was the right attorney for me. For that reason, the discussion is less about the case itself and more about my thought process throughout the experience. MY LEGAL SITUATION: I needed to hire an attorney for the 1st time in my life, fac...ing a criminal charge for speeding in VA. For the DC/MD/VA/PA area, it seems VA is the 1 odd place that enforces their traffic laws very differently from the other 3. VA is where your average office professional w/ a clean record (e.g., no drug use, minding your own business, good credit, etc.) could face an actual criminal charge, just for speeding 20+ mph speed limit. MY CONCERN ABOUT THE CASE: Per the officer, I was required to appear at court (i.e., simply mailing in a payment wasn’t an option). Being charged w/ the crime could affect my future career prospects. Stepping into this new territory, I knew I could rely only on my gut/intuition in choosing the right attorney. MY MEETING W/ MUHAMMAD: At my 1st meeting w/ him, I could see that he was a good all-around attorney (not just an expert in certain legal areas). He’s a good balance of left-brain thinking (logical/objective) and people skills (very personable). I had tons of questions for him, yet he listened to them well and provided me w/ complete, objective answers. I also liked that he didn’t evaluate just my legal case, but he evaluated me as a whole person by asking various questions about my background. The “whole person” approach is important for any defense case (traffic or not) because in my opinion, the court still has “traditional values.” Example: He asked me to gather documentation for my prior military service & volunteer work because, if anything, those things would help w/ my case by showing that I’ve contributed to society. THE DECIDING FACTOR: Half-way into my initial meeting with Muhammad, I’d already decided that he’s a good attorney, but I still wasn’t 100% sure, until this one thing happened: His assistant interrupted our meeting. Based on their brief convo, it sounded like she’s asking him to step away from the meeting for a sec. His response to her was something along the lines of, “I can’t deal with this right now.” That was the moment I knew (subconsciously) “This is my lawyer” because this tells me that he treats each client w/ the same level of respect, irrespective of how small/big the case is (i.e., mine was a small traffic case generating less $$ for the firm, plus I hadn’t paid any $$ yet!). I believe that a good defense attorney should have more than just a good education, experience, etc. b/c those “check list” items won’t produce real results unless he/she stands up for you. I admire his character, and that’s what made me trust that he’d stand up for me. CASE OUTCOME/CONCLUSION: My criminal charge was reduced to an infraction (85 mph reduced to 64 mph, for a 55 mph zone). This was my 1st charge, but it was still a precarious process because you’re dealing w/ human variables (the judge, prosecutor, officer could be having a bad day for all we know). It’s not uncommon to feel anxious while waiting for your court date, and I give much credit to Muhammad for setting my mind at ease throughout the entire process.