Atty. Sheraz Barkat
Sheraz Barkat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Sheraz, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023.
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Sheraz Barkat is a family law, civil rights, and adr attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Barkat Law Firm. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar (2012). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Collaborative Law: Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sheraz Barkat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation
- Sheraz, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sheraz is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Sheraz Barkat's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sheraz Barkat handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Sheraz Barkat is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Sheraz Barkat is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Sheraz Barkat is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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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