Experience Counts in Criminal Defense
Born and raised in the District of Columbia, Mr. Sukumar has devoted his entire legal career to the practice of criminal defense. During law school, Mr. Sukumar completed a clerkship with the trial division of the highly respected Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, where he worked on a range of cases that included allegations of sexual assault, drug crimes, and gun charges. He also clerked with the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council and the Georgia Capital Defender.
After graduating from Emory University School of Law, Mr. Sukumar worked in the Murder Division at the Clark County Public Defender’s Office in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Attorney at Law
Shawn Sukumar is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney who is licensed in the District of Columbia.
His practice focuses on a wide variety of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases in addition to traffic offenses and charges of driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol within Washington, DC.
Mr. Sukumar has been named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 list, which ranks the top young trial attorneys in the nation and he has a perfect 10 out of 10 rating on AVVO, which provides ratings, reviews, and disciplinary records for lawyers across the country.
He received his juris doctor from Emory University School of Law, and his bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University, where he graduated with honors.
Mr. Sukumar’s reputation as a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney with an impressive record for success provides him with a distinct advantage when defending clients in the DC court system. He commands mutual respect from both prosecutors and judges, and is highly regarded by colleagues in the realm of criminal defense.
Shawn’s success in and out of the courtroom has shown how valuable his skill set is to anyone who is charged with a criminal offense in Washington DC. Mr. Sukumar will fight for you throughout the whole process and ensure that your rights are protected.
Areas of Practice in DC
Mr. Sukumar handles a variety of cases in the District Courts. These include DUI offenses, ranging from misdemeanor to felony charges, and drug possession charges, both for personal use and for those accused of possession with the intent to distribute or sell certain drugs. He has extensive experience in defending clients charged with marijuana possession in DC, including college students and minors who are found in possession of drugs or alcohol. Among the many criminal offenses he has successfully litigated are charges of assault, from simple assault to aggravated assault; domestic violence; weapons violations; theft-related charges, including burglary and robbery; and prostitution and solicitation.
Even after a case is concluded, Mr. Sukumar continues to work with his clients who require help in having their records cleared. Many individuals who have served time or who have completed probation find that their charge remains on their record. Even those who have been found not guilty may suffer the stigma of the arrest, which can remain on their record and be subject to a background search from a prospective employer or leasing office. By pursuing expungement, Mr. Sukumar can help eligible clients with certain prior offenses and arrests to get their records sealed so that they are no longer visible to the general public.