Atty. Andrew Peter Bakaj

Atty. Andrew Peter Bakaj

Andrew Peter Bakaj is a lawyer practicing administrative law, criminal defense, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law. Andrew has been licensed for 20 years.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew Peter Bakaj at a glance

Andrew Peter Bakaj is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Compass Rose Legal Group PLLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, federal crimes, and government. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2006) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 2006). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Andrew Peter Bakaj is a lawyer practicing administrative law, criminal defense, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law
  • Andrew has been licensed for 20 years
  • Andrew practices at Compass Rose Legal Group PLLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew Peter Bakaj's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Peter Bakaj handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Andrew Peter Bakaj is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Federal Crimes

Andrew Peter Bakaj is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Andrew Peter Bakaj is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Andrew Peter Bakaj

Where is Andrew Peter Bakaj's law office located?
Andrew Peter Bakaj's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Compass Rose Legal Group PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew Peter Bakaj handle?
Andrew Peter Bakaj focuses on criminal defense, employment, federal crimes, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Andrew Peter Bakaj practiced law?
Andrew Peter Bakaj has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Andrew Peter Bakaj go to law school?
Andrew Peter Bakaj earned their education at (J.D., 2006).
How can I contact Andrew Peter Bakaj for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Syracuse University College of Law
- 2006

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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