Ashton Criminal Lawyers

I am the founder and principal of a boutique criminal defense law firm located in Rockville, Maryland. I am licensed to practice law in both federal and state courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Since 2011, I have been recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine (a peer reviewed attorney publication) as among the top 5% of criminal defense lawyers practicing -- both in Maryland and the District of Columbia. My areas of practice and concentration include criminal defense, white collar criminal defense, dui/dwi defense, traffic matters, Internet crime and fraud, computer fraud, as well as governance and...

Kush Arora is a Maryland criminal defense attorney who is dedicated to fighting for his client's rights. Mr. Arora handles cases in both Maryland district, as well as circuit court. Common types of criminal cases Mr. Aurora defends against include DUI charges, assault charges, theft charges, sex offense charges, as well as federal criminal charges to name a few. Before private practice, Mr. Arora served as an Assistant Public Defender in Montgomery County Maryland. Mr. Arora has received a perfect 10/10 rating from AVVO and has also AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been named a Top 100 Trial...

In 2022, 2023, and 2024 Superlawyers magazine voted Mr. Jezic as one the Top 10 Best Lawyers in all of Maryland (among 40,000 lawyers). Mr. Jezic’s primary focus is winning - a Not Guilty verdict or a dismissal. Otherwise, his goal is to get a result that most would consider to be beyond expectations. To this end, Mr. Jezic has built an astonishing record of success in winning jury trials for his clients: 88% of all his jury trials as a defense attorney have resulted in some type of win for the client - a Not Guilty verdict, a dismissal in...

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Mr. Portner is the Managing Partner of Portner & Shure, P.A. and is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. He represents clients in matters of criminal defense, personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, and drug and medical device injuries. Mr. Portner supervises Portner & Shure’s seven fully staffed offices, a staff of fifty and four lawyers. Every week he is involved in helping to recover over $500,000 in settlements and trial awards against the major insurance companies. Further, Mr. Portner is routinely in court, or advising in serious criminal...

Mr. "Sris," CEO of the Law Offices of Sris, P.C., established his firm in 1997, now with locations in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Colombia, and India. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, he holds law licenses across multiple states. With a background as a prosecutor, Mr. Sris brings strong negotiation and litigation skills to his practice, focusing on complex family law cases and defense against serious criminal charges. He holds IT certifications and boasts international business knowledge, enhancing his legal knowledge. Committed to justice, Mr. Sris actively engages in legislative initiatives and community outreach, offering consultations to Indian nationals in need. With...

Top rated former prosecutor with over 30 years experience aggressively fighting for people and achieving successful results. Many satisfied clients. Call now (410) 740-0101.

A Trustworthy, Honest, and Accessible Attorney who will help you through your legal problem. It is important to plan ahead, and focus on what should be done to address the array of intertwining issues that will have an effect on your case. Davin will provide you with the information you need to know and advise you as to what you need to do to address the problems you may have. "I go the extra mile in providing my experience, skills and personal commitment to each client. I deliver affordable and tangible solutions for your legal needs."

"Sei-Hee Arii: one in a million attorney; once in a lifetime individual" "Her knowledge, expertise and professionalism saved my life." My promise to you: I will look after your best interest; treat you like the individual that you are; and I will fight... for you. I have successfully litigated criminal, serious traffic (DUI/DWI), and civil cases for over 20 years. From 2013 to 2024, I received AVVO's Superb 10.0 rating and its Clients' Choice Award. I am AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest level of professional excellence at which a firm can be ranked by its peers, and am a recipient...

I am an experienced and dedicated Attorney at the Law Offices of Hugo Castro LLC. My practice is focused on Immigration, Criminal, DUI/DWI and Traffic Law matters. I advocate for clients with immigration needs across the United States as well as in U.S. Embassies and Consulates around the world. As an immigrant myself, I bring unique insight and understanding to the immigration process. I also defend clients facing a vast array of criminal charges in Maryland and Virginia.

I work to identify all of my clients' legal options and strongly advocate for their rights and interests. I am dedicated to...

I take great pride in helping individuals throughout Maryland with legal issues such as being charged with a crime, or being injured in an accident. Every case I undertake becomes a personal challenge to me, and because of my perfectionist personality I put 100% of my effort into reaching the best possible outcome for each case.

Rockville Criminal defense lawyer David H. Moyse began his legal career as an associate for a personal injury law firm, collaborating on several six-figure settlements and lengthy civil trials. Since forming Jezic & Moyse, LLC as a founding partner, he has been part of a team of lawyers who successfully settled a District of Columbia medical case for a high seven-figure amount As a Rockville criminal lawyer, David Moyse obtained a complete acquittal from a jury in a high-profile First Degree Rape in Montgomery County in July, 2010. In January of 2010, Mr. Moyse and Mr. Jezic, in a...

Attorney with sophisticated practice including Bankruptcy, Criminal and Civil Litigation, Corporate and Business Law, Personal Injury, Fraud, Real Estate Law and Litigation, Wills and Trusts and Administrative Law. *Counsel of record in more than 2700 bankruptcy cases in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Supervisory counsel in hundreds or thousands more. *Civil and criminal/traffic litigation in State and federal courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia. *General civil practice including business organization and corporate, general business, contracts, landlord tenant, wills, etc. Milliondollaradvocates.com superlawyers.com thenationaltriallawyers.com (Top 100) National Academy for Bankruptcy Attorneys (Top 10 in...

James Nickelsporn legal career began in 1972 when he became Assistant State’s Attorney for Prince George’s County. He remained in this position for six years at which point he was the Assistant Public Defender for Prince George’s County for the years of 1978 - 1989. It was also at this time when he opened Nickelsporn & Lundin, P.C. It was also during his eleven years as a public defender that he was Chief Trial Attorney for the Juvenile Division. When not practices law, James is an instructor of business management at Prince George's Community College, enjoys swimming, exercise,...

We assist our clients with legal problems. Most of our clients are individuals or small businesses. I have over 30 years of experience in the courtroom and in the settlement of disputes. Every case is handled efficiently with the client's best interests in mind. We communicate with our clients by email and phone and provide immediate updates in real time by email of any court papers and other information received in your case. Our litigation practice includes: commercial litigation, family law, serious traffic, DUI and DWI, and other...

Mr. Cleckner practices exclusively in the areas of criminal defense, traffic defense, and peace and protective order defense. He has never done anything else. Therefore, he focuses all of his extensive court experience on your case to get the best possible outcome. His wife Melanie handles all of the firm's domestic, family and divorce matters.

JASON A. RUBEN, ESQ.
Education: Juris Doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law
Honors, Health Law Certificate
Bachelors of Science in Political Science and Bachelors of Science in Communications at Towson University


Areas of Practice: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, and Government Relations.


Experience:

Jason Ruben began his legal career working in the State’s Attorney’s Office for Montgomery County Maryland. There he gained an invaluable understanding and in-depth knowledge into the Maryland criminal justice system.


Jason then began working at the Network for Public Health Law. The Network for Public Health Law provides legal assistance and helpful resources to local, state and federal...

Luke is a career Criminal Defense Attorney in the State of Maryland having practiced criminal defense since 1997, after receiving a Bachelor from Reed College and a JD from Northwestern School of Law. He started his career as a DOJ law clerk for the landmark racketeering case against the tobacco industry, while serving as a JAG officer in the US Army Reserves. After those positions in the early 2000s, Luke centered his practice exclusively in DUI and criminal defense, including juvenile court, in multiple jurisdictions in Maryland, gaining trial experience through representation of clients in thousands cases in District,...

Rockville DUI lawyer Rand W. Lucey, a partner, primarily handles criminal cases in the state of Maryland. He represents clients facing a variety of criminal and serious traffic charges everyday in both Circuit and District Courts in Maryland. As a criminal defense lawyer Mr. Lucey has tried two first degree murder cases before a jury. In 2010, Mr. Lucey convinced the highest court of Maryland to hear the appeal of an MVA case in which his client was denied the right to counsel. He went on to argue that case along with Mr. Jezic before the State’s highest court....

2002 and 2003 - Nominated for Who's Who Among American Law Students

2012 - Recipient of the Pro Bono Award from Community Legal Services of Prince George's County, Inc.

2014 - Recipient of the President's Citation for Outstanding Pro Bono Service from the Montgomery County Maryland Bar Foundation

Attorney Dontrice P. Hamilton graduated from The George Washington University National Law Center. As a law student, she interned at the Circuit Court for Baltimore City. After graduation, she was a Judicial Law Clerk to The Honorable William B. Spellbring, Jr. at the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County. Her practice focuses on family law,...

Rebecca Nitkin believes in the passionate pursuit of justice for all - one case at a time, one client at a time. She is licensed to practice in all Maryland courts and in Washington DC, and since 1992 has practiced exclusively in the area of criminal law. She has handled many high-profile criminal defense cases that have been featured on both local and national radio and television and in other media, including "Good Morning America," "The Today Show, "The O'Reilly Factor", and "Court TV With Nancy Grace". Her interviewing skills landed her the position as a Legal Analyst on...

Aggressive, but now partially retired trial lawyer who covers is willing to cover but prefers to consult with other attorneys regarding cases in Montgomery, Frederick, and Howard Counties in District Court and Circuit Court. Current Emeritus member of National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, NACDL, Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association, plus Maryland State and Montgomery County Bar Associations, where he was formerly a frequent lecturer. Most recently taught other lawyers about DUI practice in a County Bar CLE; admitted to Maryland Bar, 1968, Maryland Federal U.S. District Court, 1969, and Supreme Court, 1974. Frequently a solo,...

Experienced bankruptcy attorney with over 10 years of experience

Michael L. Rowan, Ethridge Quinn’s managing partner, is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, the highest honor available to a trial lawyer. He has held an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell for approximately fifteen years. Mike is a lifelong resident of the Washington Metropolitan area and a graduate of Gonzaga College High School in Washington, DC, the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University. Mike served as law clerk for the Honorable William C. Miller of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County and joined the firm of Quinn & McAuliffe as...

Donna K. Rismiller is the founder of Rismiller Law Group, LLC and is an accomplished litigator and collaborative resolution professional. Focusing her practice exclusively in the area of Family Law, she assists her clients with complex financial resolutions, significant custody decisions, as well as highly emotionally-charged disputes, often involving the challenging dynamics of abuse and control.

Donna Rismiller has been recognized for her high achievement and legal aptitude by several publications including the Maryland Daily Record, Maryland Super Lawyers Magazine, Baltimore Magazine and The Washington Post Magazine. She has been recognized as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial...

Maryland accident attorneys, bankruptcy attorneys,

Trial Lawyer & Criminal Defense Attorney for DUI, DWI, Drug Crimes, Civil, Personal Injury, Wills & Estates, Collaborative Law & Guardianship in the Rockville, Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Potomac, Aspen Hill, Wheaton & College Park, Maryland areas.

Esteban A. Gergely Partner A dedication to helping people protect their liberty and reputation is what inspired Esteban Gergely to focus his legal career on criminal defense. He believes that the constitutional guarantees provided to all persons in the United States is essential to maintaining a free and equal Democracy. There is nothing more important to someone charged with a crime than clearing their name, maintaining their freedom, and avoiding the stigma of a criminal record. Esteban Gergely uses his nearly 20 years of experience as a trial lawyer to make sure every one of his clients receives the best possible representation...

David has tried a multitude of criminal cases throughout Maryland. David is an active participant in the Howard County Bar Association, the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association, and the National Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association. In the summer of 2008, he was formally recognized by the National College for DUI Defense for his efforts in the defense of citizens accused of driving under the influence. The National College for DUI Defense, Inc. (NCDD) is a professional, non-profit corporation dedicated to the improvement of the criminal defense bar, and to the dissemination of information to the public about DUI Defense...