Nafiz M. Ahmed
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Criminal Defense Attorney in Redwood City, CA
Attorney Nafiz M. Ahmed is the owner and managing partner of Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law, which has offices in San Jose and Redwood City, California. Recognized as one of the top trial attorneys in the country and possessing more than 15 years of legal experience, Mr. Ahmed represents the rights and liberties of clients throughout San Mateo and Santa Clara counties who face charges for DUI, DWI, or any other felony or misdemeanor offense.
Along with holding certification as a Criminal Law Specialist from The State Bar of California, Mr. Ahmed has advanced training in DWI detection and standardized field sobriety testing as well as roadside detection and impairment enforcement. He is also one of the area's leading attorneys in gun rights laws, and he is on the attorney referral list for the National Rifle Association. In addition, he has appeared on local radio news programs offering in-depth legal commentary regarding firearms and 2nd Amendment rights.
A 2002 graduate of the University of California, Davis, Mr. Ahmed attended Santa Clara University School of Law, where he obtained his Juris Doctor in 2005. The State Bar of California admitted him to practice that same year, and he is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
Mr. Ahmed has several publications to his credit, and he has conducted numerous lectures and seminars across his region on a variety of topics related to gun rights, DUI prosecution and defense, medical marijuana laws, and other subjects. He has also served as an instructor for courses involving DWI detection and standardized field sobriety testing, and he maintains active involvement with a number of local, state and national legal organizations.
Among his professional affiliations, Mr. Ahmed previously served on the Diversity and Client Relations Committees for the San Mateo County Bar Association. He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the California Public Defenders Association.
Recognized for his exemplary professionalism and exceptional legal abilities, Mr. Ahmed has earned designation as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer from the National Trial Lawyers as well as a Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 designation from the American Society of Legal Advocates. Moreover, he holds Superb client ratings on AVVO, and he has received scores of five-star reviews and positive referrals from his satisfied clients.
- 50%Criminal Defense
- 50%Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI
Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Overdrawn Bank Account, Probation, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft, Criminal Domestic Violence, DUI/DWI
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2012 - 2021
Certificates and Credentials
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California Board of Legal Specialization
Criminal Law
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About Nafiz M. Ahmed
Admitted: 2005, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.ahmedandsukaram.com/attorney/ahmed-nafiz-m/
Bar/Professional Activity
- San Mateo County Bar Association
- California Public Defenders Association
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- California DUI Lawyers Association
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
- San Mateo County Bar Association Client Relations Committee (2009 - 2011), 2011
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 2006
- California, 2005
- Life Member, National Rifle Association
Honors/Awards
- Super Lawyers Rising Star
- AVVO rated 10 out of 10
- Top Lawyers in California, American Lawyer Media, 2013
- Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2012
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2013
- Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, American Society of Legal Advocates, 2013
Educational Background
- University of California, Davis, California, Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
Special Licenses/Certifications
- California State Bar Certified Specialist in Criminal Law
Verdicts/Settlements
- Please see our case results page at https://www.ahmedandsukaram.com/Case-Results/ On this page are some of our victories, as well as, a summary of the facts of the cases that lead to our results. , 2006
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Nafiz M. Ahmed is a nationally published author on the defense of driving under the influence "DUI" cases. In both 2009 and 2010, Mr. Ahmed was selected by Aspatore Publishers, to be an author for Inside the Minds: Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings. In 2009 Mr. Ahmed authored the chapter, "The Examination of Prosecution and Defense Witnesses.", Author, The Examination of Prosecution and Defense Witnesses, Aspatore Publishers, DUI Defense, 2009
- Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings
- Nafiz M. Ahmed is a nationally published author on the defense of driving under the influence "DUI" cases. In both 2009 and 2010, Mr. Ahmed was selected by Aspatore Publishers, to be an author for Inside the Minds: Witness Preparation and Examination for DUI Proceedings. In 2010, Mr. Ahmed authored the chapter, "The Impact of 2009 Case Decisions on DUI Prosecution and Defense Expert Witnesses." , Author, The Impact of 2009 Case Decisions on DUI Prosecution and Defense Expert Witnesses, Aspatore Publishers, DUI Defense, 2010
- Author, A Criminal Defense Lawyer's Perspective on Common Firearms Issues in California, Inside the Minds: Aspatore Books, Firearms Defense, 2013
Videos
- On the homepage of our website we have eight videos the describe our firm, as well as, practice areas such as, DUI, Domestic Violence, Drug Crimes, Juvenile Delinquincy, and Traffic Crimes. Additionally, we have two client video testimonials. http://www.ahmedandsukaram.com/CM/Custom/video.asp, Ahmed & Sukaram Practice Area Overviews and Client Testimonials, Criminal & DUI Defense, 2011
- Ahmed & Sukaram, Attorneys at Law, partners, Nafiz M. Ahmed and Shari Sukaram., , Criminal & Juvenile Defense, 2008
Representative Clients
- I exclusively represent clients who hire an attorney to represent them. I do not handle court-appointed cases. My practice includes defense of individuals who need lower cost services, as well as, under-represented groups like non-English speaking Hispanics. Additionally, I represent the professionals of Silicon Valley who are looking for the best representation they can find. Interestingly, one of the professional groups that I represent the most are attorneys. I am extremely proud of the fact that a significant percentage of my clients are referred to me by previous clients. , 2019
Industry Groups
- Juvenile Delinquincy; Restraining Order Defense: Civil & Domestic Violence; Firearms Rights
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Last Updated: 5/11/2021