Atty. Fernando Peter Silva II

Atty. Fernando Peter Silva II

Mr. Fernando Peter Silva II is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, consumer protection, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Fernando Peter Silva II at a glance

Fernando Peter Silva II is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Gowen Silva & Winograd PLLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, foreclosure, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2010), District of Columbia (2012), Maryland United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia United States District Co (2016), and California (2022). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2010) and San Diego State University B.A. Political Science (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Fernando Peter Silva II is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, consumer protection, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • Fernando received a B.A. degree from San Diego State University, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Fernando practices at Gowen Silva & Winograd PLLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Fernando Peter Silva II's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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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.

Fernando Peter Silva II is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in District of Columbia →

Employment Law

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

Fernando Peter Silva II is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Foreclosure Defense

Fernando Peter Silva II is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in District of Columbia →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Fernando Peter Silva II is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer 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 Fernando Peter Silva II

Where is Fernando Peter Silva II's law office located?
Fernando Peter Silva II's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Gowen Silva & Winograd PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Fernando Peter Silva II handle?
Fernando Peter Silva II focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, employment, foreclosure, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Fernando Peter Silva II practiced law?
Fernando Peter Silva II has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Fernando Peter Silva II go to law school?
Fernando Peter Silva II earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (—).
How can I contact Fernando Peter Silva II for a consultation?
You can contact Fernando Peter Silva II directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 2010
San Diego State University B.A. Political Science
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2012
Maryland United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia United States District Co
Admitted: 2016
California
Admitted: 2022

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