Batiste Law PLLC (301) 901-0056

Criminal Defense · Washington, D.C.

Ariel S. Batiste

Attorney at Law · Batiste Law, PLLC

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Washington, D.C., you are entitled to a lawyer who knows your case and answers when you call. I represent every client personally, from the first conversation through the last court date.

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Ariel S. Batiste, criminal defense attorney at Batiste Law, PLLC in Washington, D.C.

Matters I handle

  • DUI & Impaired Driving

    Charges involving alcohol or drugs behind the wheel, including the separate license consequences that can run alongside the criminal case.

  • Assault

    Simple assault, assault with a dangerous weapon, assault on a police officer, and sexual assault charges in D.C. Superior Court.

  • Weapons & Gun Possession

    Carrying a pistol without a license, possession of an unregistered firearm, unlawful possession of ammunition, and related weapons charges.

  • Drug Possession

    Possession, possession with intent to distribute, and related controlled substance charges, including cases that turn on the legality of a stop or search.

  • Domestic Violence

    Matters heard in the Domestic Violence Division, where criminal charges and protective order proceedings often move at the same time.

  • Robbery & Carjacking

    Felony theft, robbery, and carjacking allegations, including cases built largely on identification or surveillance evidence.

If your charge is not listed here, call anyway. If I am not the right lawyer for your situation, I will tell you so and point you somewhere useful.

About Ariel

I am a trial and criminal defense attorney based in Washington, D.C. I am passionate about protecting the rights of my clients during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. Every person deserves dedicated representation, unwavering support, and an attorney willing to fight for them.

Before founding Batiste Law, PLLC, I spent three years at a large intellectual property firm practicing patent litigation and patent prosecution before federal district courts and the International Trade Commission. I also maintained a robust pro bono practice there, gaining litigation experience in D.C. Superior Court representing clients in misdemeanor and felony matters.

My undergraduate degree is in neuroscience, an experience that strengthened my analytical approach and my ability to carefully examine evidence and complex factual situations.

I bring that same dedication and preparation to every criminal defense matter I handle. Whether negotiating, litigating motions, preparing for trial, or communicating with clients’ families, I am committed to providing strategic, client-centered representation and ensuring that every client has a strong voice in the courtroom.

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