DC Student Defense

DC Student Defense is a lawyer in Washington, DC. The firm specializes in defending student conduct code violations and academic honor code violations, serving students and families at George Washington University, Georgetown University, American University, and other institutions both in the Washington D.C. area and nationwide. They provide strategies for managing allegations ranging from drug and alcohol offenses, plagiarism, and online cheating to more serious matters like assault, theft, and Title IX campus sexual assaults.

The practice is led by Shanlon Wu, a former federal prosecutor who served in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia for over ten years. The firm utilizes a rapid-response protocol to address the fast-moving nature of disciplinary hearings, assigning both a lawyer and an investigator to each case to assist with evidence gathering and preservation. Because the team includes former federal prosecutors, they are experienced in handling situations where students may face both university disciplinary proceedings and criminal charges simultaneously. Their approach involves understanding the specific goals of university discipline codes and providing guidance tailored to each school's unique procedures.

Located on Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, the office is situated near the Benjamin Franklin Post Office and the National Children's Museum.

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DC Student Defense provides vital legal guidance to protect the academic and professional futures of students throughout Washington, DC.