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Serguel Mawuko Akiti, Esq., is a native of Delaware. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware and a Juris Doctor degree, with Honors in Criminal Justice, from Atlanta’s John Marshall Law School. Mr. Akiti further honed his litigation skills by earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Trial Advocacy from the American University Washington College of Law.
Since becoming an attorney, Mr. Akiti has practiced law exclusively in criminal defense, with a particular emphasis on federal cases.. His legal career started in Washington, D.C., where he built a strong foundation in criminal advocacy. It has since grown into a nationwide practice. Today, Mr. Akiti represents clients facing serious federal charges in courts across various jurisdictions throughout the United States.
Mr. Akiti currently serves as an Associate at Lowther | Walker LLC, where he manages federal criminal matters from the pre-indictment stage through sentencing. His practice includes complex motion litigation, trial preparation, and appellate advocacy. Notably, Mr. Akiti argued and secured a favorable decision as first chair before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in United States v. Arthur Miles.
Prior to joining Lowther | Walker LLC, Mr. Akiti practiced at Price Benowitz LLP, where he represented clients in criminal matters nationwide, collaborated with attorneys across practice groups, and assisted in developing internal resources to support and train new attorneys.
While Mr. Akiti is involved in all aspects of federal criminal defense, courtroom advocacy remains at the heart of his work. He is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia and Maryland and is admitted to several federal courts nationwide. His approach to criminal defense is focused on the client, disciplined, and driven by a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients.
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