Atty. Malik K. Edwards

Atty. Malik K. Edwards

Malik K. Edwards is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 24 yrs experience 24 year
Call (202) 738-1866 Book Appointment

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About Malik K. Edwards at a glance

Malik K. Edwards is a criminal defense, class action, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in New York (2002) and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at Yale Law School (JD, 2001) and Morehouse College B.A. summa cum laude Morehouse College B.A. 1996: Yale University (—). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Malik K. Edwards is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law
  • Malik received a B.A. degree from Morehouse College, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Malik practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Malik K. Edwards's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Malik K. Edwards 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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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Malik K. Edwards is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Malik K. Edwards is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Malik K. Edwards

Where is Malik K. Edwards's law office located?
Malik K. Edwards's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Malik K. Edwards handle?
Malik K. Edwards focuses on criminal defense, class action, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Malik K. Edwards practiced law?
Malik K. Edwards has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Malik K. Edwards go to law school?
Malik K. Edwards earned their education at (JD, 2001); (—).
How can I contact Malik K. Edwards for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Yale Law School
- 2001
Morehouse College B.A. summa cum laude Morehouse College B.A. 1996: Yale University
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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