Farrah Rashell Champagne

Farrah Rashell Champagne

also known as Farrah Champagne, J.D. LL.M.

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 10 years

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Licensed in Maryland for 10 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2015

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Posted by MESHONDRA COLLINS | January 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

"Professional, Polite, Patient, and God Sent!"

As a Commissioned Naval Officer and Nurse Manager that advocates for the victimized and abused population of veterans within my service line, I never thought I would see the day that I would need to advocate for a friend with similar credentials. My friend has given this country 100% of her entire be...ing to do just as the "Lady with the lamp" Florence Nightingale's spirit enlisted her to do. She has cared for the wounded soldiers, village people of foreign and domestic venues, and developed health care conferences that would allow for community health fairs to extend to those of Baltimore City, Fort Belvoir, and a multitude of military bases. However, to see my friend hopeless and afraid after being beaten and bruised by familiar faces was a tragedy that seemed to only brandish adversarial consequences that seemed to uphold the very people that wronged her. I was when we found Ms. Farrah Champagne that God's Plan would unfold in a mighty way, restoring our faith in the justice system as the journey to reciprocity for my friend began with Ms. Champagne. Ms. Champagne was professional, polite, patient, and God sent. With only a week to prepare for my friend's case, on the day of reckoning in court one would think that Ms. Champagne was privy to the case for the length and cost of many of the lawyers who require ridiculous retainer fees to get suboptimal representation. Ms. Champagne is a scrupulous Protective Order Advocate who leaves NO STONE UNTURNED for the abused. She pays attention, she makes her clients priority, she has a way of transcending and illuminating the pain of the victims whom she represents so that those around can feel the sense of the breach of trust and increased level of fear that the their abuser has bestowed. She is my "Sheroe, Wonder Woman, and Ram in the bush (God's promise that He always provides a ram in the bush to His children; just as He did for Abraham, as a substitute sacrifice for Abraham's son).." I thank God for the day that he led me to find Ms. Champagne to be the first step towards healing in this situation. Simply the best.

Posted by Aj | June 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

excellent attorney

Farrah Champagne is a very good lawyer her care and professionalism in handling my case was exemplary. I felt much more at ease after speaking to Ms Champagne, she really knows the law and made sure that every detail was in order. I can’t say enough about Farrah and would recommend her for anyone in ...need of a really fantastic attorney. Because of Ms Champagne I received a very favorable outcome in my case, without her, I do not believe that the outcome would have been nearly as favorable.

Posted by Ruth | November 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Appreciation

She listened, understands and was empathic. She knows her job and does it well. I am grateful to her from my heart's depth. She enabled me get a protective order; freedom from my husband's cruelty.

Posted by Alyce | November 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence

Excellent Service

Ms. Champagne provided me with specific information about requirements and supporting evidence for my court appearance. She provided me with nformation, including options to pursue the order of protection. She was knowledgeable, professional and gave me a greater sense of empowerment in following thr...ough the process; she reassured my daughter greatly.

Posted by Aisha | August 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

THE BEST

Ms. Champagne is the best, she goes above and beyond for your case. She's so professional and very precise. Ms. Champagne is very responsive. When I walked in the court room with her I was always confident that she would represent me well. She has a warm comforting aura that is followed by a shark i...n the court room. She is passionate about what she does and I am very thankful to have had her represent me. I highly recommend Ms. Champagne.

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

N/A

Exceptional Pro Bono Service, American University Washington College of Law

Work Experience

2016 - 2023

Staff Attorney, The Women's Law Center

2015 - 2023

Principal and Attorney, Champagne Law

2015 - 2023

Appointed Attorney, District Court Of Maryland

2014 - 2015

Graduate Legal Fellow, Stephen S. Weinstein Trial Advocacy Program

2014 - 2015

Legal Fellow, Office of the State's Attorney for Prince George's County

Associations

2017 - Present

American Bar Association

Content Management Committee Member

2015 - Present

Bar of Maryland

2015 - Present

American Bar Association

Criminal Litigation Newsletter editor

2015 - Present

Bar Association of Baltimore City

Member

2015 - Present

Baltimore County Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2017

Maryland State Bar Association

2015 - 2016

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

2015 - 2016

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

2015 - 2017

American Bar Association

Young Lawyer Leadership Program Selected Participant

2015 - 2017

American Bar Association's Trial Practice Committee

Newsletter editor

Education

2015

American University, Washington College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2014

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

American University, Washington College of Law

Program on International Organizations Law and Diplomacy

Speaking Engagements

2019

2019 Litigation & GPSolo CLE Conference

Big Firm Discovery On a Small Firm Budget

2018

Family Division of the Circuit Court

Legal Implications of Domestic Violence

2018

Circuit Court Career Panel

Career Panel

2018

American Bar Association

Perfecting Practice Points

2017

Section of Litigation Editor's Symposium

Perfecting Practice Points

Publications

2019

American Bar Association Criminal Litigation Newsletter New Maryland Gun Law: Immediate Surrender of Firearms

2018

Criminal Litigation Committee (ABA) Protecting Victims of Cyberbullying

2017

American Bar Association Trial Practice Newsletter The Second Circuit Protects the Attorney-Client Privilege under the Common Interest Doctrine

2017

American Bar Association Criminal Litigation Newsletter The Do's and Dont's ofClosing Arguments

2017

Criminal Litigation Committee (ABA) Purposefully Protecting Pets

2016

Criminal Litigation Committee (ABA) Supreme Court Sidesteps First Amendment, Voids Criminal Conviction

2016

Criminal Litigation Committee (ABA) The Rise of Revenge Pornography and its Damaging Effects

2016

American Bar Association Criminal Litigation Section Nonconfrontational Self-Defense and the Imminent Threat Requirement

2016

Trial Practice Journal (ABA Litigation Section) The Second Circuit Protects the Attorney-Client Privilege under the Common Interest Doctrine

2016

Trial Practice Journal (ABA Litigation Section) The Eleventh Circuit Allows a Nonparty to Invoke the Fifth Amendment Privilege

2016

Trial Practice Journal (ABA Litigation Section) Proceedings Stay for Discovery and Mediation Fails to Qualify for Trial Tolling

2016

Trial Practice Journal (ABA Litigation Section) Cost Award Reversed in Truck Driver Negligence Case

2015

Criminal Litigation Committee (ABA) Prosecuting Domestic Violence Cases

2015

Trial Practice Journal (ABA Litigation Section) 5 Tips for Engaging Opening Statements

2015

Trial Practice Journal (ABA Litigation Section) 7 Tips for Developing a Civil Relationship with Opposing Counsel

2014

American University Labor & Employment Law Forum Providing Proper Preparation: Achieving Economic Self-Sufficiency For Foster Youth

2013

American University Washington College of Law Labor & Employment Law Forum Perry v. State Civil Service Commission

2013

AUWCL Panel of Legal Practitioners and Formerly Incarcerated Youth Address Issues In The Juvenile Justice System

2013

AUWCL Panel Discussion Held For Students Wanting to Enter the Entertainment Field of Law

2013

AUWCL Successful Fifth Annual Capitol City Challenge Welcomes 18 Teams from Across the Country

2013

AUWCL Sold Out Law Revue Show Highlights Diversity of Student and Professor Talent

2013

American University Washington College of Law Mini Externship Fairs Connect Students With Employers in Specific Areas of Law

2013

American University Washington College of Law ADVANCE Mentors Provide Strategic Guidance and Support for First Generation Law Students

2013

American Bar Association, Pro Bono and Public Interest Newsletter Educating Homeless Youth

Languages

English

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