Since its founding in 2005, Ahmed and Sukaram has won more than 3,000 cases and successfully defended clients in more than 50 trials, a record built over nearly two decades of exclusive criminal defense work in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Introduction

Ahmed and Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys, operates two offices in the Bay Area, one in Redwood City and one in San Jose, serving clients throughout San Mateo County and Santa Clara County. The firm handles only criminal defense; no personal injury, no family law, no immigration. That singular focus has produced a track record that includes recognition from Super Lawyers Rising Stars every year from 2012 through 2021, a National Trial Lawyers Top 100 designation, and a Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 award.

The firm employs a California State Bar Certified Specialist in criminal law, a distinction that fewer than a small fraction of California attorneys hold. The firm’s attorneys have also been published nationally on subjects including DUI defense, juvenile delinquency, and firearms defense, contributing to the legal literature in the areas they handle daily.

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI Defense

The firm handles the full spectrum of DUI cases: blood alcohol concentration above 0.08%, drug-related DUI, commercial vehicle DUI, and under-21 DUI charges. Defense strategies include challenging the basis for the traffic stop, attacking the reliability of breathalyzer and blood testing, questioning chain of custody for chemical evidence, examining the validity of field sobriety tests, raising medical condition defenses, and reviewing DUI checkpoint compliance. With over 30 years of combined experience in DUI defense, the firm scrutinizes every element of the prosecution’s case.

Assault and Battery

The firm represents clients charged with assault and battery offenses, from misdemeanor charges to felony assault with serious bodily injury allegations.

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence charges carry consequences beyond criminal penalties, including restraining orders, firearm restrictions, and immigration implications. The firm represents clients in these cases at all stages.

Drug Crimes

Drug crime defense in California spans simple possession, possession for sale, transportation, and manufacturing charges across a range of controlled substances. The firm handles these cases in both state and federal contexts.

Sex Offenses

Sex offense charges require immediate, experienced defense given the severity of potential penalties and the lifelong consequences of registration requirements. The firm represents clients at investigation, arrest, and trial stages.

Theft

The firm handles theft cases from petty theft misdemeanors through grand theft felony charges and organized retail crime accusations.

Weapons Charges

California’s weapons laws are complex. The firm represents clients facing unlawful possession, carrying, and use of firearms and other weapons.

White Collar Crimes

Fraud, embezzlement, and related financial crimes require defense attorneys who understand both criminal procedure and the financial evidence underlying the charges.

Violent Offenses

The firm handles serious violent offense charges including robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and related felonies.

Location and Service Area

Redwood City Office: 600 Allerton Street, Suite 201G, Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: (650) 299-0500

San Jose Office: 1625 The Alameda, Suite 405, San Jose, CA 95126
Phone: (408) 217-8818

Service area: San Mateo County and Santa Clara County; Bay Area.

Website: ahmedandsukaram.com

Languages: English and Spanish

Client Focus

The firm serves clients facing criminal charges in the Bay Area, from first-time offenders to individuals with prior records facing repeat charges. Cases range from DUI stops to serious felony accusations. The firm’s Google rating above 4.5 reflects client experience across a range of case types, and the 3,000-plus case wins reflect the volume of matters handled over nearly 20 years of exclusive criminal practice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the firm handle cases outside DUI?

Yes. The firm handles assault and battery, domestic violence, drug crimes, sex offenses, theft, weapons charges, white collar crimes, and violent offenses, in addition to DUI and DWI defense.

What counties does the firm serve?

The firm serves clients in San Mateo County and Santa Clara County, with offices in Redwood City and San Jose.

Does the firm handle cases in Spanish?

Yes. The firm provides services in both English and Spanish.

What is a California State Bar Certified Specialist?

It is a designation the California State Bar grants to attorneys who demonstrate expertise in a specific area of law, pass a written examination, and meet continuing education requirements. The firm has a certified specialist in criminal law on staff.

How does the firm approach DUI defense?

The firm examines the basis for the traffic stop, the accuracy of testing equipment, chain of custody for chemical samples, field sobriety test administration, and checkpoint compliance. Medical conditions that can affect breathalyzer results are also evaluated. The firm challenges every element of the prosecution’s case rather than assuming the state’s evidence is correct.

Closing

Exclusive criminal defense practice since 2005, over 3,000 case wins, more than 50 trials, a certified specialist on staff, and national recognition across multiple attorney ranking systems: the record at Ahmed and Sukaram reflects what two decades of doing one thing and nothing else produces. For Bay Area clients facing criminal charges, the firm’s combination of trial experience and technical knowledge of California criminal law represents a specific and documented advantage.