M. Azhar Khan

M. Azhar Khan died on September 28, 2024. He was born on December 12, 1953 in Pakistan. At the age of 19, he immigrated to the US after obtaining a law degree from the Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan. In the US, he went to the University of Miami School of Law and graduated in 1982.

Azhar practiced criminal defense law in the Washington, DC Superior Court for 39 years. He was well respected by his peers. He was regarded as having exceptional knowledge of the law and was known to prepare cases with diligence and care. He was humble yet confident when defending the constitutional rights of his clients.

Azhar was also a counsel and guardian in the Family Division of Washington, DC court for neglected and abused children for few years in the early 2000. He did a superb job as a counsel and guardian attorney. One couple wrote him a note of thanks after he helped them in adopting 2 special need children, "Once upon a time there was a girl and boy who did not know their future. You entered their lives as a guiding light. You cast your beacon and found them two loving parents. You assisted in filling our home with our family. We applaud your commitment to the children of the District of Columbia and especially our family. We will always be in your gratitude."

Azhar was fluent in speaking, reading and writing Spanish. He was an avid reader of Spanish literature and loved traveling to Spanish speaking countries.

Azhar is survived by his wife, Ghazala Kazi, his son, Omar and his wife Areej, grandson Aydin, sisters, Azra Khan and Rubina Awan, and stepdaughter, Sumayya Ahmad. He had many good friends who were like family to him including Dr. Ghulam Murtaza, Isaac Kunnirickal, John Eicher, Joseph Conte, Jane Norman, and Ferris Bond.

Azhar will live forever in the hearts of those he defended and loved.

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