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Alexander Fernandez

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 15 years

Workers compensation Lawyer Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Family ... +2 more
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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About Alexander

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Workers Compensation 35%

Don't suffer in silence. I can help you if you have a job-related injury. Usually administered at the state level, workers' compensation can include weekly wage payments, money for financial losses due to the injury, and paid medical expenses.

16 years

35%
Personal Injury 25%

I have extensive experience negotiating and litigating both simple and complex personal injury cases, ensuring that you will receive the maximum amount of compensation for your pain and suffering and out of pocket expenses.

16 years

25%
Family 20%

Aggressively litigate from inception to trial all aspects of matrimonial/family law disputes including child custody/visitation, equitable distribution, spousal/child support, relocation cases, and separation agreements.

16 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

We are a full service civil litigation firm conveniently located in downtown DC. We handle all manner of contract disputes, real estate disputes, construction litigation, and insurance disputes.

16 years

10%
Criminal Defense 10%

Ardently defend those accused of all crimes, ranging from misdemeanors to major felonies, sex crimes, DUI/DWI, assault, trespass, traffic and any other violations in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

16 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2011

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

Licensed in Maryland for 15 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2010

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

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Alexander Fernandez's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Eric | October 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DUI lawyer!

I am so glad I chose Ghazal Sharif to take care of my case. From the very beginning she was very professional and made me feel good that she would be able to handle my case! It was my first DUI so I did not what to do nor what to expect. She walked me through everything, confident but without sugar c...oating. She told me what I needed to know and the risks as they were. She worked hard, kept me updated on every step of the process and all the way through. She knows the system in and out, represented me in court (I live in a different State) and was able to get everything we wanted (all charges reduced to the minimum). No one wants to have to deal wit this but if you have to, I highly recommend Ghazal! She is simply the best!

Posted by Patricia | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Awesome Service

Hiring Alex was like a blessing to the case. Hired him for help with what seemed to be “a hopeless” visitation case. However, Alex willing took on the challenge and his delivery was above and beyond. He was very professional , knowledgeable , and most of all patient. He was always on call whether t...o just answer a question or give reassurance . In the end the case was victorious and it couldnt have happen without him. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Michael | July 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation

Worker's compensation

Alex was very knowledgeable in the law and gave me every possible scenario that would occur during my case. Even when we were blindsighted by an unexpected witness Alex calmly reassessed our situation and we adjusted accordingly. In my eyes we won the case even tho it wasnt the max we could receive. ...Hopefully I won't need to go through worker's compensation again but if I do I know who to call. Thanks Alex and law firm family.

Alexander Fernandez

Replied last July 27, 2017

Thank you for the kind words Michael. You are a great client but an even better person. The world needs more people like you.

Posted by Jason | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

An excellent lawyer

I highly recommend Alex Fernandez for any of your legal needs. We hired Alex Fernandez to represent us in a civil case. Alex is an amazing attorney who is extremely knowledgeable. He took to time to listen and address all of our concerns. Most importantly, Alex's strategic approach helped us win our ...case.

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Alexander Fernandez's Lawyer Endorsements

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Angela Hansen

Family lawyer | Aug 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Alex is a valuable colleague. Always willing to share his knowledge of family law to help me in my practice. He's my "go to" guy for DC referrals. Never had a disappointed client."

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Maureen Taylor

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Fernandez is very professional, diligent with his work and dedicated to clients. He is a pleasure to work with and I endorse him."

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Kristina Gotera

General practice lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer. Well rounded, professional and knowledgeable."

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Manuel Geraldo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working, client oriented and very professional. Knows the law.."

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Lauren Kollecas

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Angela Hansen

Child custody lawyer

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Victor Ramirez

Personal injury lawyer

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Maureen Taylor

Personal injury lawyer

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Kristina Gotera

Criminal defense lawyer

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Juan Gomez

Immigration lawyer

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David Schoenfeld

Workers compensation lawyer

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Nina Helwig

Child custody lawyer

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Ronald Colbert

Child custody lawyer

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Kellie Clark

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Maria Mena

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Reciprocal - Disbarment issued in MD, 2018

updated on 01/03/2019

This means that the attorney's misconduct in another state, or jurisdiction, also violated the rules for practicing law in Maryland.

Disbarment issued in DC, 2018

updated on 07/18/2018

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the District of Columbia Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2017

Pro Bono Award, Montgomery County Bar Association

2017

Community Action Award, Montgomery County Community Action Board.

2009

Excellence for the Future Award, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction

2009

University of Dayton Lasting Contributions, Certificate of Appreciation

Work Experience

2009 - 2010

Law Clerk, City of Dayton Ohio

Associations

2010 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

Montgomery County Inn of Courts

Member

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

D.C. Hispanic Bar Associations

Member

Maryland Hispanic Bar Associations

Member

2010 - 2018

Cuban American Bar Association

Member

Education

2010

University of Dayton School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Florida International University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Local union leaders conference in Washington D.C.

Worker's Compensation

Publications

2013

Prince George's County Bar Association publication 5 Things You Didn't Know About Maryland Protective Orders

Languages

Spanish

Portuguese

English

Activity

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