Complex white-collar investigation
Represented a local business executive through an extended investigation, coordinating an independent review and advocating for a resolution before trial.
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SENIOR PARTNER
Daniel
Okafor.
Senior Partner · 19 years of experience
Daniel represents people facing high-stakes criminal allegations and serious injuries. He brings disciplined preparation, sound judgment, and a calm presence to matters that can feel overwhelming.
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Criminal DefensePersonal Injury
Book a Free Consultation with Daniel A PERSONAL APPROACH
Calm counsel.
Focused advocacy.
Daniel’s practice centers on listening first and preparing carefully. He works with clients to understand what is at stake in their lives, explains the process in clear terms, and builds a strategy grounded in the facts and the client’s goals.
From early case assessment through negotiation or trial, Daniel is deliberate, responsive, and attentive to detail. He believes clients deserve candid advice and a trusted advocate at every stage.
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
Experience, built
over time.
Education
- Undergraduate
- University of Virginia, B.A. in History, 2002, with distinction
- Law school
- American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 2006
- Honors
- Moot Court Honor Society; Trial Advocacy Award
Bar admissions
- District of Columbia
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Languages
English and Spanish
Professional memberships
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- District of Columbia Bar, Criminal Law and Individual Rights Section
- Virginia State Bar
Awards & recognition
- Trial Advocacy Service Citation, 2022
- Community Legal Clinic Recognition, 2020
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Representative matters.
Serious intersection collision
Secured a negotiated recovery for an injured client after developing the medical record and consulting with independent accident-reconstruction professionals.
REVIEW EXAMPLES · NOT CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Review examples
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EXAMPLE AVERAGE RATING
4.8 out of 5Based on 4 review examples
Priya Nair
“Daniel outlined the hearing sequence and the records that could help explain my housing and work situation. After each development, he called back and talked through what it meant before we made the next decision.”
Marcus Reed
“He reviewed the stop report and went through the options without promising a result. His updates before court dates were consistent, and I knew what I needed to prepare.”
Keisha Williams
“The team tracked down my medical records and explained how the insurer’s requests fit into the claim. Daniel reviewed the settlement paperwork with me so I understood what I was signing.”
Thomas Alvarez
“Daniel was direct about the timeline and the difficult parts of the investigation. I felt prepared for interviews, although I did need to follow up once for a status update.”