Shakir Law Offices, LLC  
Fierce Advocates with Compassionate Hearts
  (301) 864-0858
 

 Welcome

 

 

 

S. Eric Shakir, Esq.

Mr. Shakir is the founder of the Shakir Law Offices; he successfully practices law in the areas of Immigration, Family Law, Employment Discrimination, Business, and Real Estate.

Prior to practicing law, Mr. Shakir served in the U.S. Navy, worked as a paralegal for the employment firm of Terris, Pravlik & Millian, and worked in the public sector for the Office of White House Liaison. 

His commitment to public interest grew while being employed as the General Counsel for CAIR, a non-profit civil rights organization serving the needs of immigrant communities. There, Mr. Shakir’s skills enabled him to help various immigrant communities to deal with the problems of every day life in America.

Mr. Shakir is licensed to practice law in the State and Federal Courts of Maryland.  He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Maryland State Bar Association, the Montgomery County Bar Association, and the Bourne Bar Association. 

Mr. Shakir earned his law degree at the University of Baltimore and attended the University of Maryland at College Park where he was awarded a B.A. in Government and Politics with a minor in African-American Studies. Mr. Shakir was born and raised in Prince George’s County, Maryland.

Committed to his clients' satisfaction, Mr. Shakir treats his clients in a friendly, compassionate manner.  A man you can trust, Mr. Shakir is dedicated to providing quality legal services at affordable rates. 

 

Nizar Dewood, Esq., Of Counsel

Mr. Dewood is the founder of the Dewood Law Firm and serves Of Counsel to the Shakir Law Offices.

Mr. Dewood has practiced successfully for seven years in the areas of Criminal Law, Immigration, and Real Estate.  Mr. Dewood’s vast knowledge of criminal law grew out of his service as a Public Defender in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Mr. Dewood has represented clients charged with both felonies and misdemeanors, ranging from homicide to trespassing.

Mr. Dewood is licensed in Maryland, New York, and New Jersey. He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, American Immigration Lawyers Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, and the Prince George’s County Bar Association. Mr. Dewood is also a member of the Maryland Criminal Justice Act Panel.

 

 

The Shakir Law Office aims to serve its clients with the same vigor and compassion as our role model, Former Justice Thurgood Marshall, did.

 

 

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