A. EDUARDO BALAREZO
In 30 years of practice, Mr. Balarezo has developed a keen understanding of the American criminal justice system and how it works. He recognizes that although the that system may be considered the best in the world, it is far from perfect.
The Constitution guarantees criminal defendants many rights; however, the system is stacked against them. Unless defendants have experienced counsel during these most difficult times, they will become just another statistic. Mr. Balarezo's extensive experience defending persons charged with serious state and federal offenses allows him to navigate the system and its pitfalls and obtain favorable results for many clients, whether through plea negotiations or trial.
A quote attributed to Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes sums it up for Mr. Balarezo: "This is a court of law, not a court of justice."
Mr. Balarezo is a native of Guayaquil, Ecuador and is fluent in Spanish.
EDUCATION
Howard University School of Law, Washington, DC, Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1996
Howard Law Journal
National Moot Court Team
Georgetown University, Washington, DC, B.A., 1989
PROFESSIONAL
BALAREZO LAW, Washington, DC, Principal, 2011 - present
Law Office of A. Eduardo Balarezo, Washington, DC, Principal, 2000 - 2011
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker, LLP, Washington, DC, Litigation Associate, 1998-2000
Kaye, Scholer, Fierman, Hays & Handler, LLP, New York, Litigation Associate, 1996-1998
BAR MEMBERSHIPS
New York Bar
District of Columbia Bar
Maryland Bar
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
