Shawn Mughal

Shawn Mughal

also known as Faisal Shawn Mughal

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 13 years

Business Lawyer at Alexandria, VA
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation ... +2 more

6214 Old Franconia Road, Suite B, Alexandria, VA

About Shawn

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Business 50%

My office can represent businesses in lawsuits, compliance, contracts, and disputes. Disputes between owners, business dissolution and termination of business.

50%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

My office can help draft, review, opinion on and provide feedback on various contracts agreements such as property leases,business purchase agreement, partnership agreement, shareholder agreement, operating agreement, employment agreement, and more.

20%
Corporate and Incorporation 10%

We can help establish and maintain business by (1) advising you of the different entity types for tax purposes, (2) filing articles of incorporation with Virginia SCC, (3) register your business with Fairfax County, (3) register your business with

10%
Immigration 10%

I have been helping my clients with their immigration applications and legal representation before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Authorities, the Immigration Board of Review and Immigration Courts in Fairfax, Springfield, Arlington, V

10%
Tax 10%

My office can represent before the IRS related to tax issues with the IRS in business IRS Tax resolution. We can file penalty abatements and offer and compromise to resolve tax debt for business and individuals.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 13 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Mughal Law Firm, PLLC

6214 Old Franconia Road, Suite B, Alexandria, VA, 22310

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Shawn Mughal's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by TAMMY | December 05, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

THE LAWYER WHO FOUGHT FOR ME

I cannot thank SHAWN MUGHAL enough. I’ve been dealing with a stressful, draining case for so long, and it felt like it would never end. Shawn stepped in and completely changed everything for me. He was sharp, calm, and fought for me in a way that made me feel protected and understood. In court, he... presented my case with so much confidence and clarity that the judge dismissed it with prejudice , something I honestly never thought would happen after everything I went through. I finally feel free and at peace. Throughout the entire process, Shawn was patient with me, always explained everything, and never made me feel alone. I’m so grateful for his professionalism, kindness, and strength. If you’re looking for an attorney who truly cares and knows how to win, I highly, highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration

I am proud to have selected Mr. Mughal as my immigration lawyer. From the very first day that when he and I had met in his office, he was very professional throughout the introduction of my immigration case. He clearly explained to me that he was going to be pleased to work on my case on a timely ma...nner and I should make sure that all the necessary documents are correctly filled out and timely produced to him in order to avoid delays for the completion of the my process. He clearly told me how much in stages the process was going to cost me. He has been always there waiting for me when I had appointments to go over his office. The immigration received my dossier and quickly got notification of the receipt and never had so far any request from the Immigration in respect to errors in the process that he had sent.

Posted by Albraa Jaber | May 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My experience with Faisal

I had the pleasure to hire Faisal as a personal lawyer throughout my case at Fairfax county general district court. Since I hired him and throughout the case, Faisal showed up high level of negotiating, communication, and time management skills. At the end of the case, he managed to get for me a very... good deal with the prosecutor, keeping in mind that the prosecutor was very tough with us. Finally, I highly recommend hiring Faisal to be your lawyer for three reasons: 1. Honestly. 2. Dedication. 3. Sharpness.

Posted by Saima | February 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great Lawyer help with immigration case!

Attorney Faisal Shawn is a very helpful and reasonable lawyer. He quickly prepared and processed my family's immigration case. He was very helpful and information and walked us through the entire process.

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Shawn Mughal's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sabahat Pervaiz

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Faisal and I have worked together on several Business and Immigration matters. Whenever my family or business clients have any immigration concerns, Faisal is my go to person! He is very knowledgeable, responsive and a zealous advocate. I highly endorse this lawyer!"

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm pleased to endorse Shawn. He is a top-notch immigration lawyer and a zealous advocate for his clients. A highly recommended attorney."

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Nabeel Kibria

Immigration lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shawn is an outstanding attorney and I recommend him to anyone looking for a fair, hard-working and dedicated attorney. Shawn is meticulous and passionate with his approach to his cases and clients. I have no reservations in my endorsement of Mr. Mughal as one of Virginia's finest attorneys."

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Jad Sarsour

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Faisal, is very talented and works very hard for his clients. He will always go the extra mile and is never lazy."

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Bhavik Patel

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Mughal is an aggressive and adept attorney who strongly advocates for his clients."

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Sabahat Pervaiz

Family lawyer

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Nabeel Kibria

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Reyes

Immigration lawyer

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Bhavik Patel

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jad Sarsour

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

2016

Client's Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney and Counselor at law, Mughal Law Firm PLLC

Associations

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

SECOND DUI IN 5 YEARS - ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT STATUS

Reduced to 1st DUI and No ICE Container

Immigration Hardship Waiver Case Approved

Approved

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Education

2012

Widener University School of Law, Harrisburg PA

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

James Madison University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Springfield Small Business Association

Online Marketing for Business Growth

Publications

Languages

English

Urdu

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