Attorney Joseph A. Scrofano is a passionate trial lawyer who will aggressively fight for your rights in a DC criminal case. Mr. Scrofano has litigated more than 300 cases in the District of Columbia Superior Court. Referred to affectionately by his colleagues as “Scruff Justice,” he has a reputation as a forceful advocate who fights harder than other more conventional criminal defense lawyers. He has gone so far as to subpoena an individual prosecutor and file for contempt against another to protect his clients’ rights.

David Benowitz is an experienced attorney and a founding partner of Price Benowitz LLP. David uses his experience in both local and federal courts to vigorously defend clients in white-collar and high-profile cases around the country. A successful and well-respected trial attorney, David is licensed in Washington DC and Maryland and has spent his entire professional career defending the rights of clients and working tirelessly to get them the best possible results.

Karin Riley Porter believes that effective, aggressive representation for those accused of crimes is a crucial part of the justice system. Karin uses more than 20 years of investigative and litigation experience to build strong defense strategies for her clients. Karin believes all those accused of crimes have a right to devoted legal representation. That is why she brings a comprehensive, detail-oriented focus to every case with which she is involved. Karin’s clients can depend on her to examine every possible legal strategy to use in a defense against criminal charges, and to provide valuable advice on the best course of action to take. She is able to do this by attending frequent seminars and training sessions so that she can stay ahead of the curve when it comes to law enforcement and prosecutorial trends. This is especially true in defending against DUI and drug charges and other criminal offenses that involve evidence of a biologic and scientific nature. After graduating from Pennsylvania State University, Karin went on to receive her law degree, with honors, from the George Mason University School of Law. Following her graduation from law school, Karin was a clerk for a judge in Fairfax County Circuit Court. Prior to joining Price Benowitz LLP, Karin served for nine years as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney in Virginia, handling cases ranging from DUIs to serious violent felonies. She has litigated thousands of cases during her career and is an aggressive and creative defense attorney. Due to her prior experience, Karin has an understanding of how law enforcement agents conduct criminal investigations, and how prosecutors build and prepare their cases for trial. She is licensed in Virginia and the Eastern District of Virginia Fourth Circuit Court. Karin enjoys sailing in her spare time.

Shawn Sukumar is a highly skilled criminal defense attorney who is licensed in the District of Columbia. He has more than a decade of experience representing clients charged with a wide variety of criminal cases in Washington, D.C. Shawn has handled everything from high-level felony offenses to traffic violations and charges of driving under the influence. Shawn’s success in and out of the courtroom has shown how valuable his skill set is to anyone who is charged with a criminal offense in Washington DC. He fights for the rights of his clients throughout the entire legal process. Even after a case is concluded, Shawn continues to work with his clients who require help in having their records cleared. Many individuals who have served time or who have completed probation find that their charge remains on their record. Even those who have been found not guilty may suffer the stigma of the arrest, which can remain on their record and be subject to a background search from a prospective employer or leasing office. By pursuing expungement, Shawn can help eligible clients with certain prior offenses and arrests to get their records sealed so that they are no longer visible to the general public. Born and raised in the District of Columbia, Shawn has devoted his entire legal career to the practice of criminal defense. During law school, Shawn completed a clerkship with the trial division of the highly respected Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, where he worked on a range of cases that included allegations of sexual assault, drug crimes, and gun charges. He also clerked with the Georgia Public Defender Standards Council and the Georgia Capital Defender. Shawn received his juris doctor from Emory University School of Law, and his bachelor’s degree from The George Washington University, where he graduated with honors. After graduating, he worked in the Murder Division at the Clark County Public Defender’s Office in Las Vegas, Nevada. His reputation as a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney with an impressive record for success provides him with a distinct advantage when defending clients in the DC court system. He commands mutual respect from both prosecutors and judges, and is highly regarded by colleagues in the realm of criminal defense. He handles a variety of cases in both the D.C. Superior and Federal District Courts, where he has been practicing for over 10 years. These include DUI offenses, ranging from misdemeanor to felony charges, and drug possession charges, both for personal use and for those accused of possession with the intent to distribute or sell certain drugs. He has extensive experience in defending clients charged with marijuana possession in DC, including college students and minors who are found in possession of drugs or alcohol. Among the many criminal offenses he has successfully litigated are charges of assault, from simple assault to aggravated assault; domestic violence; weapons violations; theft-related charges, including burglary and robbery; and prostitution and solicitation. Shawn is also a D.C. Bar Landlord Tenant Pro Bono attorney. In his spare time, Shawn enjoys drumming and spicy food, and is a vintage necktie enthusiast. He lives in Northeast DC with his wife and hound dog.

Rammy G. Barbari is a partner at Price Benowitz LLP, where he brings over a decade of high-level trial experience to the firm’s personal injury and civil litigation practice. Having handled more than 10,000 cases and hundreds of bench and jury trials, Rammy now channels his extensive courtroom experience into helping individuals and families recover after serious injury or wrongful death. Rammy is known for his strategic mindset, sharp courtroom instincts, and results-driven advocacy. He approaches every case as if it will go to trial, allowing him to anticipate the defense’s next move and secure favorable outcomes for his clients. His philosophy centers on preparation, precision, and unwavering dedication to justice—principles that guide his work both in and out of the courtroom. Before focusing on personal injury, Rammy led Price Benowitz’s federal white-collar defense group, where he managed complex cases involving financial crimes, public corruption, and regulatory matters. Earlier in his career, he served as a prosecutor in Fairfax County, Virginia, trying and supervising a wide range of cases—from violent felonies to fraud and narcotics offenses. He also clerked for the Honorable Claude M. Hilton of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, gaining deep insight into federal motion practice and trial procedure. A graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and the Indiana University Maurer School of Law, Rammy combines discipline, precision, and strategic thinking in every case he handles. Fluent in Arabic and Spanish, he draws from a global perspective shaped by his early work in international business development, where he secured over $500 million in contracts for a private security firm in the Middle East. A dedicated mentor, Rammy invests in developing young attorneys and fostering a collaborative, client-centered culture at the firm. Outside of work, he enjoys weekends with his two children and date nights with his wife—his greatest supporters and inspiration.

Jason A. Grant, a native of the Bronx, New York, is a 2002 graduate of the College of Arts & Sciences at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in African American Studies. Upon graduating from Syracuse University, Jason enrolled at Howard University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctorate in May 2005. Jason began his legal career as an associate attorney at The Law Offices of Glenn S. Wainer from 2006 – 2008. Jason was a founding partner of The DGO Law Group, PLLC from 2010 – 2020, and became a founding partner of the GO Law Group, PLLC in October 2020. His practice areas include employment law, civil rights, personal injury, and general civil litigation.

Seth Price is a founding partner of Price Benowitz LLP and the firm's business backbone. Seth is committed to a firm that provides excellent representation and exceptional customer service, a business formula that has seen Price Benowitz grow from two attorneys to more than forty. A transformational leader, Seth is often asked to speak on law firm development and legal marketing strategy. Seth is also an accomplished attorney in the DC area, with a focus on personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation law. He has received countless awards and accolades for his dedication and ability to stand out as an exemplar for his peers.

Peter Odom is considered highly experienced in criminal law and trial practice, and has frequently served as a commentator on CNN, Headline News, Fox News, and Al Jazeera America. His adventures as a prosecutor involved a high-profile murder investigation can be enjoyed in Kevin Flynn’s true crime book, Wicked Intentions: The Sheila LaBarre Murders (New Horizons Press 2009). Experience & Background Peter is a veteran of the criminal courtroom. After joining the New Hampshire Bar, he served as an assistant prosecutor in Strafford County, trying child physical abuse, child sexual abuse, and adult rape cases. He then joined the New Hampshire Attorney General’s Homicide Unit, handling murder cases in Superior Court and defending appeals at the New Hampshire Supreme Court. Peter later joined the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office Major Case Unit, trying murder cases in Atlanta. From 2008 until 2014, Mr. Odom owned and operated The Odom Law Firm, defending criminal cases in the Atlanta metropolitan area. Afterward, Professor Odom served at The Pentagon as the Director of Advocacy Training and Programs for The Judge Advocate General’s Corps, United States Army. In this role, he oversaw the Army’s courtroom training programs for JAG attorneys trying criminal cases. He worked closely with the Chief of the JAG Criminal Bureau to develop the Army’s trial practice curriculum and served as editor-in-chief of the Army’s principal trial practice training manual, The Advocacy Trainer. Peter is an adjunct Professor of Law at American University’s Washington College of Law. He currently teaches Contract Law in the International Master’s Program and has previously taught Advanced Trial Practice and Evidence. He has also served as an instructor at Georgetown University’s School of Continuing Studies in Washington, DC, and at Emory University’s Paralegal Studies Program in Atlanta. Peter earned his BA from Columbia University and his JD from Pepperdine University. He is a member of the bars in New Hampshire, Georgia, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, and all federal district courts in the DMV.

Professor Cooke joined the UDC Law faculty in September 2021 as a legal writing instructor in the Legal Writing Program. In addition to teaching courses such as Lawyering Process and Moot Court, he works in the UDC Law Writing Hub, which offers regular workshops and provides opportunities for all UDC Law students to work with legal writing mentors one on one. He also coaches UDC Law’s Moot Court Competition Team. A graduate of UDC Law, and a member of the Maryland Bar, Professor Cooke joined the faculty after working ten years in private practice as Senior Counsel in the Criminal Group at Price Benowitz LLP, where he developed the criminal group’s appellate and post-conviction practice. He also supervised the training and development of the group’s numerous law clerks and paralegals. Prior to attending law school, he served as Professor of the Practice in the School of Education at American University in Washington, D.C., teaching critical race theory, social justice and education, and education and the law. He has also taught philosophy in the Department of Philosophy at Edison Community College in Naples, Florida, and in the School of Education at Plymouth State University in Plymouth, N.H. His scholarship, an example of which has been published in the academic journal Qualitative Inquiry, has focused on the discriminatory perspectives of federal and state legislative bodies in enacting federal and state statutes relating to marginalized groups in the United States. Professor Cooke earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations from the George Washington University. He received a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (Literary Theory) from Dartmouth College and a Masters in Theology from Saint Leo University (Florida). He also holds a M.Ed. from Plymouth State University (N.H.).

Abigail began her legal career in 2017, serving as a clerk under the Honorable Judge Marcus Z. Shar in Although she and her team primarily focus on domestic and family law litigation, Abigail Beichler also possesses a background in criminal defense, administrative proceedings, and has experience in business and juvenile law. It is this wide base of experience that best reflects Abigail’s adaptability and desire to be diligently prepared for every case. Abigail began her legal career serving as a clerk under the Honorable Judge Marcus Z. Shar in the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. Despite an already packed workload, including assisting in the facilitation of numerous criminal jury trials, Abigail found herself wanting to obtain even more legal experience and began working nights as a law clerk for a private law firm. After passing the bar, Abigail began her legal practice focusing on family law. During her first five years of practice, her notable work ethic propelled her into complex litigation and management scenarios. Abigail’s steadfast demeanor and genuine love for her clients serve as the foundation for her practice. She prides herself on candid, compassionate service to ensure her clients feel empowered in the midst of an emotionally and financially complex situation. Abigail attended the University of Richmond and received her B.S. degree in sociology and criminal justice. She obtained her J.D. at the University of Maryland Francis Carey School of Law before serving in the above-mentioned role under Honorable Judge Marcus Z. Shar and her eventual transition into private practice. When not serving her clients, Abigail enjoys spending time with family and friends, including her husband and three-year-old husky.