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Nafiz M. Ahmed is an award-winning criminal defense attorney. He is an owner and managing partner at Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys, a leading criminal law firm with offices in Redwood City and San Jose, CA. Nafiz attended college at UC Davis, where he served as a justice on the UC Davis Supreme Court. He wrote the court’s majority opinions for two years and knew he wanted to practice law. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in three years, graduating early to attend law school. Nafiz enrolled at Santa Clara University School of Law. He participated in Honors Moot Court competitions and realized his love of constitutional and criminal law. As soon as Nafiz was admitted to practice law, he founded Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys with one goal in mind: protecting the rights of the accused. Their Redwood City criminal defense attorneys handle all types of criminal cases, including those involving domestic violence, DUI, sex crimes, drug crimes, assault, and more. Due to his dedication, experience, and skills, Nafiz has been recognized time and again for his exceptional legal representation. He was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2012 to 2021. He was also distinguished by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization as a Criminal Law Specialist. The San Jose criminal defense attorneys at Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys have over three decades of combined experience helping clients fight criminal charges. They’ve successfully defended over 50 trials and won more than 3,000 cases. If you’ve been charged with a crime in San Jose or Redwood City, CA, contact Nafiz and his legal team today for a free consultation. View More ›

Jurisdiction:California (Since 2005); 9th Circuit (Since 2009)

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