Muhammad Elsayed
Attorney at Elsayed Law PLLC
Muhammad is an experienced trial attorney who represents clients in criminal, traffic and personal injury cases, as well as criminal and administrative investigations at the state and federal levels throughout Northern Virginia. His experience ranges from simple traffic violations to misdemeanors and serious felony charges, including malicious wounding, robbery, computer crimes, and murder. Muhammad also represents clients under investigation by state or federal law enforcement and witnesses in pending investigations and prosecutions.
A long-time resident of Fairfax County and a native speaker of Arabic, Muhammad Elsayed graduated from George Mason University, summa cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice. He then graduated from George Mason University School of Law, summa cum laude, where he was a member of the George Mason Law Review, the Moot Court Board, and the Trial Advocacy Association. He was the youngest graduating member of his law school class, in addition to graduating at the top of his class in high school, college, and law school.
After graduating from law school, Muhammad worked as an Associate Attorney at a large DC-based law firm, where he gained experience advising insurance companies on their coverage obligations and representing them in complex litigation regarding professional liability and general liability coverage.
In 2014, Muhammad joined a preeminent criminal defense firm in Fairfax City, where he gained extensive experience representing clients in complex criminal, traffic, and civil matters. He has handled many trials ranging from assault and battery cases and civil protective orders to serious felonies, such as malicious wounding and murder. He has also assisted clients in negotiating favorable plea agreements and other settlements, in addition to helping clients clear their criminal records by seeking expungement of charges that have been dismissed.
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- DUI & DWI
- Traffic Tickets
- Suspended License
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
- Juvenile Law
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- District of Columbia
- District of Columbia Bar
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- Virginia
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- Arabic: Spoken, Written
- English: Spoken, Written
- Principal Attorney
- Elsayed Law PLLC
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- Muhammad Elsayed represents clients in criminal, traffic, personal injury, and family law cases in state and federal courts throughout Northern Virginia.
- Associate Attorney
- Greenspun Shapiro PC
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- Represented clients in criminal, traffic, and civil cases ranging from simple infractions and misdemeanors to complex felonies, including sex offenses, computer crimes, robberies, and murders. Representative experience included jury trials and representation of witnesses in state and federal investigations.
- Associate Attorney
- Wiley Rein, LLP
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- George Mason University School of Law
- J.D. (2013) | Law
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- Honors: Summa cum laude
- Activities: George Mason Law Review; Moot Court Board; Trial Advocacy Association; Supreme Court Clinic
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- George Mason University
- B.S. (2010) | Administration of Justice
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- Honors: Summa cum laude; Administration of Justice Academic Excellence Award
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- Dynamic Duo Award
- Legal Services of Northern Virginia
- Award for pro bono legal services provided to domestic violence victims
- Rule 6.1 Society Bronze Membership
- Legal Services of Northern Virginia
- Administration of Justice Academic Excellence Award
- George Mason University
- Outstanding Public Speaker Award
- George Mason University, Communications Department
- Fairfax Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee
- Member
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- Fairfax Bar Association, Criminal Law Section
- Member
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- Fairfax Bar Association
- Member
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- Fairfax Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
- Member
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- Virginia State Bar # 86151
- Member
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- Defending Criminal Cases in Virginia, The Law of Arrest
- Virginia CLE Publications
- Smartphone and Medical Evidence: Special Considerations, Auto Injury: How to Obtain Key Evidence and Get it Admitted, Fairfax, VA
- Nationbal Business Institute
- Laying a Foundation: Rules Governing Authentication, Fairfax, VA
- Fairfax Bar Association
