Muhammad-Mu'Ath Shaker Ahmed Elsayed

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.

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.

Muhammad Elsayed, is EVERYTHING that you want in a lawyer! Point BLANK PERIOD: Muhammad Elsayed is a GREAT LAWYER! An (A+) LAWYER! If you acquire and retain Muhammad Elsayed for your case, YOU HAVE DONE THE RIGHT THING! 3 Things that you should look for in finding a lawyer, Muhammad Elsayed is a ...HOME-RUN on all of the 3 following things: In a Criminal Trial Lawyer you want to look for: (1): Integrity, trust, professionalism---Muhammad Elsayed has all of the aforementioned and is the epitome of the aforementioned: Muhammad works for the best possible resolution for your case or cases (cases = multiple cases in my situation). If you are guilty of what you are being charged of, you can tell Muhammad that you are guilty and he WILL STILL WORK HARD FOR you in trying to figure out what can be proved, and what can not be proved in your case. I told Muhammad of my guilt in my cases, as well as where I was innocent in my cases, and he stated that his job as an attorney was to help people that have been charged in cases whether they are guilty or innocent. He informed me that his job was to help me to get me the best possible resolution and outcome for my cases regardless of my guilt or innocence. He informed me that if I was guilty that he was STILL GOING TO HELP ME to get the best possible resolution, and if I was innocent that it was his job to help me prove that I'm innocent. Once Muhammad told me that, my RESPECT and TRUST LEVEL went up with HIM ten fold, and I knew that I was in good hands! (2): Competence, and aggressively wanting to study the details of your case in order to get you the best possible resolution: Muhammad is the epitome of the aforementioned. Muhammad dived into the discovery of my cases immediately, he was extremely competent and he knew exactly how to handle every detail and the direction that he wanted to pursue in regards to every detail. Muhammad's intelligence is off the charts! When speaking with him, I could see his mind moving a million miles per hour thinking about the best resolution and best options for my cases. He's experienced, he's competent and he knows EXACTLY how to handle your case!!! (3): Respect amongst peers and State prosecution that will be trying your case: Muhammad Elsayed again is the epitome of the aforementioned. Muhammad is a COMPLETE PROFESSIONAL, and is well respected as an attorney, amongst his peers as well as the prosecution. If Muhammad, has to speak with the State prosecution to find a best resolution to your case or cases, then you can trust that Muhammad, has the necessary respect amongst the State prosecution in order to get you the best resolution that the State prosecution is offering you. Muhammad Elsayed, I cant SAY ENOUGH GREAT THINGS ABOUT THIS GUY!!! Thanks MAN!!! Not only is he a good LAWYER, but he's an even BETTER PERSON!!! If his name scares you, then you are an idiot, and more than likely a racist that doesnt deserve to have someone like Muhammad Elsayed on your case! If I had to choose between Robert Shapiro, the late great Johnnie Cochran, or Muhammad Elsayed, I would CHOOSE MUHAMMAD ELSAYED EVERYTIME!!! Muhammad, you are GREAT at what you do my brother, and I hope that you achieve EVERYTHING THAT YOU SET OUT TO ACHIEVE! Hell of job in court today! Hell of job! Muhammad Elsayed---FOR PRESIDENT!!!! (no seriously if Muhammad ran for the Presidency of the United States of America, I would VOTE for him a million times!!!) Hell of a guy! Hell of a guy! And this is note a paid spokesperson, I was really Muhammad Elsayed's client and if you really want to speak to me to get further confirmation on Muhammad Elsayed then Muhammad knows how to contact me and I will back up all of what I'm saying her. Ramel

I got involved in an extremely complicated matter. So, all at once, I found myself needing the very, very best lawyer, urgently. I did not know where to start. I called Northern Virginia Legal Services and they referred me to Muhammad. I looked him up and had an initial mixed feeling... he looked... too young to handle my case... Yet, I decided to give him a quick call. Why not? Surprisingly, he took my call. And told me to come over. I was quite surprised, even a bit skeptical! You see, unfortunately, I have had an unbalanced share of court issues in my life who led me to have to deal with way too many attorneys... Therefore, being able to get a top attorney to be readily available seemed to me to be an impossible task. I went to his office and after my first consultation, I felt in such a peaceful and comfortable state, that for a second, I even had forgotten that the matter was still to be resolved. Although he was initially concerned on whether I could get all I wanted from court, I was confident that by developing a mutual trust, and work diligently, we would. And we did. Well, he did it. His court victories were amazing, truly unusual given the circumstances. Thank you Muhammad. My life would have been very different right now if it weren't for all your brilliant efforts.

I am very glad to have worked with Muhammad on my marijuana possession charge. I felt comfortable consulting with him about my case immediately. It was reassuring to discuss my case with him each time, and he made it very clear what he was doing with my case. The end result was a dismissal of the cha...rge. I am very grateful for Mr. Elsayed's work!