Shari Sukaram

Shari Sukaram is a California criminal defense lawyer at Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys, who represents adults facing criminal charges and juveniles involved in delinquency proceedings. Her practice centers on protecting clients’ rights while guiding them through the pressures of the criminal justice system. She handles matters involving serious felony and misdemeanor allegations, including DUI, domestic violence, drug crimes, and sex offenses. Her work reflects a litigation-focused approach to criminal defense. The practice serves clients in San Jose, Redwood City, and surrounding Northern California communities.

Shari earned her B.A. in Political Science from the University of California San Diego, where she also completed a minor in Psychology. She later pursued her legal education at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, earning her J.D. Her academic background provided a foundation in political institutions, human behavior, and legal analysis that prepared her for a career in criminal law.

Shari gained early legal experience through public-sector internships connected to prosecution and education. She served as a certified legal intern with the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office and the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office. She further interned with the San Diego Unified School District Office of the General Counsel. These roles gave her exposure to criminal proceedings and institutional legal work before entering private criminal defense practice.

Shari Sukaram focuses on advocacy that accounts for the legal and personal consequences clients face during criminal proceedings. She represents adults in criminal cases and assists juveniles in delinquency matters. Her approach emphasizes understanding the impact that arrests, charges, and court proceedings can have on individuals and their families. Her background in government legal offices complements her defense work and informs her perspective on cases involving criminal allegations. She works to protect clients’ rights while developing defenses suited to the facts and circumstances of each matter.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Ahmed & Sukaram, Criminal Defense Attorneys
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California, Hastings College of the Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California San Diego
  BA in Political Science

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