Atty. Sharif Abdur-Rahim
Sharif Abdur-Rahim is a lawyer practicing immigration, criminal defense, appeals and 2 other areas of law. Sharif has been licensed for 24 years.
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Sharif Abdur-Rahim is a personal injury, criminal defense, immigration, 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). Educated at St John's University School of Law (Juris Doctor, 2000). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sharif Abdur-Rahim is a lawyer practicing immigration, criminal defense, appeals and 2 other areas of law
- Sharif has been licensed for 24 years
- Sharif practices in Washington, DC
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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.
Sharif Abdur-Rahim is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Sharif Abdur-Rahim is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in District of Columbia →
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
Sharif Abdur-Rahim is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Sharif Abdur-Rahim is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Sharif Abdur-Rahim is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →
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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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