Muhammad Elsayed
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Muhammad Elsayed
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
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
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Principal Attorney Elsayed Law PLLC
Year: 2020 - Current
Description: 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
Year: 2014 - 2020
Description: 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
Year: 2013 - 2014
Description:
Professional Associations
Fairfax Bar Association, Continuing Legal Education Committee Member (2019 - Current)
Fairfax Bar Association, Criminal Law Section Member (2014 - Current)
Fairfax Bar Association Member (2014 - Current)
Fairfax Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section Member (2014 - Current)
Virginia State Bar  # 86151 Member (2013 - Current)
Publications
Defending Criminal Cases in Virginia, The Law of Arrest Virginia CLE Publications (2018)
Contracting into Religious Law: Anti-Sharia Enactments and the Establishment and Free Exercise Clauses George Mason Law Review (2013)
Awards
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Dynamic Duo Award
Legal Services of Northern Virginia 2020.0
Note: Award for pro bono legal services provided to domestic violence victims
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Rule 6.1 Society Bronze Membership
Legal Services of Northern Virginia 2017.0
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Administration of Justice Academic Excellence Award
George Mason University 2010.0
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Outstanding Public Speaker Award
George Mason University, Communications Department 2008.0
Education
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George Mason University School of Law J.D. (2013) | Law
Year: 2010 - 2013
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
Year: 2007 - 2010
Honors: Summa cum laude, Administration of Justice Academic Excellence Award
Speaking Engagements
Smartphone and Medical Evidence: Special Considerations, Auto Injury: How to Obtain Key Evidence and Get it Admitted, Fairfax, VA, 2017, Nationbal Business Institute
Smartphone and Medical Evidence: Special Considerations, Auto Injury: How to Obtain Key Evidence and Get it Admitted, Fairfax, VA, 2017, Nationbal Business Institute
Websites
https://elsayedlaw.com/
Law Firm Website
Elsayed Law PLLC
1934 Old Gallows Road, Suite 350, Vienna, VA 22182
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(703) 884-2637