The Rashid Firm

Practice Areas:

Criminal Defense: The Rashid Firm has aggressively and successfully defended criminal charges in Delaware County and the surrounding areas. Whether your charge is a misdemeanor or serious felony, we understand the serious impact and potential damage a criminal conviction can have on your life, family and future. Successfully defending criminal charges to obtain dismissals, reduced charges or avoid jail, prison or permanent criminal records is a team effort between the client and attorney. During our free initial consultation, Attorney Rashid thoroughly explains the law and potential outcomes in your case before creating a specific defense strategy. A criminal defendant'™s liberty, reputation and finances are at risk when charged with a crime. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has many resources available to vigorously prosecute defendants and those resources must be matched with the knowledge, dedication and resources of an experienced criminal defense attorney. If you have been charged with a crime, contact the Firm to schedule a free confidential consultation to learn more about how to protect your rights and interests.

Family Law: Perhaps the most emotional area of the law is family law, whether divorce, child custody, or guardianship, no one should have to navigate the often confusing and frustrating nature of family courts alone. If you are involved in a divorce or a child custody dispute, you need an advocate on your side who will fight for your best interests and those of your children. Don't be intimidated by your spouse's attorney or the Court system - arm yourself with an attorney who knows and understands the system and regulations. Call The Rashid Firm today!

Motor Vehicle Accidents: Car, truck, bus and other motor vehicle accidents can have serious effects on victims, leaving people seriously injured, permanently disabled, and financially ruined. If you or a loved one has been involved in a motor vehicle accident, The Rashid Firm will fight for your right to recover the personal injury settlement you deserve. The Rashid Firm welcomes Limited Tort cases, SEPTA and bus accidents, and victims with no insurance.

Slip & Fall Accidents: in 2004 alone, more than eight million people were injured in slip-and-fall accidents. Since property owners are responsible for maintaining safe premises and warning visitors of potential hazards, they can be held liable for injuries that occur due to unsafe conditions on their property. Slip-and-fall accidents can result in many types of injuries, ranging from the relatively minor to the extremely severe. The Rashid Firm has over a decade of experience prosecuting slip & fall cases and understands all of the strategies used by insurance companies to keep you from getting the settlement that you deserve. Get a lawyer that you can trust will fight aggressively for you every day - The Rashid Firm!

Attorney Nusrat J. Rashid is also of counsel to the prestigious Delaware County firm, Schuster & Associates which is located in Media, PA.