Atty. Ciji Shawandra Dodds

Atty. Ciji Shawandra Dodds

Ms. Ciji Shawandra Dodds is a lawyer.

Washington Washington 16 yrs experience 16 year
Call (732) 360-6947 Book Appointment

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About Ciji Shawandra Dodds at a glance

Ciji Shawandra Dodds is an Atty. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2010) and District of Columbia (2013). Educated at Howard University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. Journalism, 2006). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ms. Ciji Shawandra Dodds is a lawyer
  • Ciji received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Ciji practices in Washington, DC

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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Ciji Shawandra Dodds's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Ciji Shawandra Dodds has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
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Ciji Shawandra Dodds earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A. Journalism, 2006).
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Education

J.D.
Howard University School of Law
- 2009
B.A. Journalism
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2013

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