Montgomery Village Criminal Lawyers

Matthew J. Bronson
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Matthew J. Bronson
Montgomery Village, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 8 years of experience
(301) 569-2558 P.O. Box 2067
Montgomery Village, MD 20886
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Baltimore School of Law
Mr. Bronson, Esq. is a zealous advocate for Criminal Defendants. Mr. Bronson has assisted in defense, litigated and observed, hundreds of criminal cases ranging from first degree murder to possession of cds. Mr. Bronson strives to attain results in the best interests of clients. Mr. Bronson is one of a select few Attorneys who refuses to enter a plea rather than go to trial and fight for the rights of his clients. He will pursue defenses of cases to the full extent of the law, and Mr. Bronson will do everything possible to avoid de minimus results in adjudication for...
Andrew V Jezic
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Andrew V Jezic
Gaithersburg, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 29 years of experience
(240) 292-7200 18310 Montgomery Village Ave Suite 610
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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...
Anthony A. Fatemi
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Anthony A. Fatemi
Gaithersburg, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(888) 519-2801 18310 Montgomery Village Ave
#250
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Criminal Defense, Family, Immigration and Personal Injury
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and University of Maryland
Mariah D. Stover
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Mariah D. Stover
Gaithersburg, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(888) 519-2801 18310 Montgomery Village Ave
#250
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
American University Washington College of Law
Ms. Stover is an attorney with extensive knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters including family law (divorce, custody, child support), criminal and traffic (DUI/DWI, theft, Post-Conviction Petitions), personal injury (auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls), and immigration (naturalization, adjustment of status, and asylum).

After graduating law school, Ms. Stover clerked for the Honorable Marielsa A. Bernard of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, MD. Throughout her clerkship, Ms. Stover not only gained knowledge of the law and the inner workings of the courthouse, but she also gained extensive insight into a wide variety of family law...
Mark Oakley
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Mark Oakley
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 36 years of experience
(301) 424-8081 2101 Gaither Road, Suite 600
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Family and Personal Injury
University of Maryland - Baltimore
Mark W. Oakley is an established litigation attorney concentrating on civil litigation, personal injury, construction law, and criminal and traffic defense. He also advises business clients, negotiates and drafts contracts, and handles a variety of litigation matters at all levels of the state and federal court systems. Mr. Oakley is trained and certified in the collaborative practice of law. Mr. Oakley is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law (J.D. 1987), and the University of Maryland, College Park (B.A. 1984). He is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the District of...
Alice Pare
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Alice Pare
Germantown, MD Criminal Defense Attorney
(301) 515-1190 19737 Executive Park Cir
Germantown, MD 20874
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
The law firm of Pare & Assoc., LLC (formerly Law Offices of Alice Pare) is a 10+ attorney law firm with locations in Germantown and Silver Spring. We practice several disciplines, including all aspects of family law, Trusts and Estates, Probate, Criminal Law, Bankruptcy, and consumer protection. We strive for excellence and to counsel our clients to react to their circumstnaces with reason. We do our best to keep our fees low and affordable, and encourage our clients to work toward settlement. When settlement is not possible, then we aggressively pursue our clients goals through litigation. We strive to partner...
Michael Wolff
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Michael Wolff
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 45 years of experience
(301) 250-7232 15245 Shady Grove Rd
Suite 465, North Lobby
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI & DWI
University of Akron
Michael G. Wolff is a seasoned veteran with more than 30 years of experience practicing bankruptcy law. He is a respected bankruptcy attorney responsible for handling complex cases. He has served as a Bankruptcy Trustee for over 20 years in Maryland. He also enjoys a superior reputation among his clients and peers. His bankruptcy practice has been featured in several national publications. He is rated AV – the highest awarded for legal ability and ethics – by Martindale-Hubbell legal directory.
Stephen Allen
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Stephen Allen
Gaithersburg, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 38 years of experience
(800) 225-3949 301 S. Frederick Ave.
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
American University Washington College of Law
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Matthew David Alman
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Matthew David Alman
Gaithersburg, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(301) 330-0010 183 Mill Green Avenue, Suite 100
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Boston University School of Law
Thomas J. Stolz
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Thomas J. Stolz
Gaithersburg, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer
(240) 313-6564 36 North Summit Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
Michael Baruch
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Michael Baruch
Germantown, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer
(301) 515-1190 20300 Seneca Meadows Parkway
Suite 210
Germantown, MD 20876
Criminal Defense and Personal Injury
Samira Jackson Day
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Samira Jackson Day
Germantown, MD Criminal Defense Attorney
(301) 515-1190 20300 Seneca Meadows Pkwy Unit # 210
Germantown, MD 20876
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Michael S. Rothman
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Michael S. Rothman
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(301) 251-9660 226 North Adams St.
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Cannabis Law, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
The George Washington University Law School and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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...
David Keith Felsen
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David Keith Felsen
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(301) 251-4010 600 Jefferson Plaza
#201
Rockville, MD 20852
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
American University Washington College of Law
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Kush Arora
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Kush Arora
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 18 years of experience
(301) 962-2416 110 N Washington St
Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
The Catholic University of America
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...
Afshin Pishevar
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Afshin Pishevar
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 31 years of experience
(301) 279-8773 226 N Adams St
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Business and DUI & DWI
Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
David Martella
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David Martella
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
(301) 251-9001 110 N Washington St
#502
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Juvenile
American University Washington College of Law
Atchuthan Sriskandarajah
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Atchuthan Sriskandarajah
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer
(888) 437-7747 199 E Montgomery Ave
Suite 100, Room 211
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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...
Barry H. Helfand
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Barry H. Helfand
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 59 years of experience
(301) 251-9001 110 N Washington St
#502
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Davin Van Eyken
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Davin Van Eyken
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(301) 660-2635 199 East Montgomery Ave.
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense, Bankruptcy, Landlord Tenant and Real Estate
American University Washington College of Law and North Carolina Central University School of Law
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."
C. Sei-Hee Arii
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C. Sei-Hee Arii
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 24 years of experience
(240) 621-0007 401 East Jefferson Street
Suite 208
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
American University Washington College of Law
"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...
Hugo Castro
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Hugo Castro
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 26 years of experience
(301) 977-4433 200-A Monroe Street
Suite 305
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Immigration and Traffic Tickets
Universidad de Lima
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...
Mr. Jason William Cleckner
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Mr. Jason William Cleckner
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(301) 789-1616 27 Wood Lane
Second Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Traffic Tickets
Syracuse University College of Law
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.
Richard Rosenblatt
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Richard Rosenblatt
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 37 years of experience
(866) 930-0413 30 Courthouse Square, Suite 302
Suite 302
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
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...
James Nickelsporn
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James Nickelsporn
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 46 years of experience
(800) 875-9700 1 Church Street
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
American University Washington College of Law
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,...
Jon W. Sargent
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Jon W. Sargent
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 42 years of experience
(301) 251-4010 600 Jefferson Plaza
#201
Rockville, MD 20852
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Dayton School of Law
Dontrice Hamilton
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Dontrice Hamilton
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 19 years of experience
(301) 503-1690 1 Church Street
Suite 910
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
The George Washington University Law School
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,...
Reginald W. Bours III
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Reginald W. Bours III
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 56 years of experience
(301) 340-9016 401 East Jefferson Street, Suite 103
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
University of Baltimore
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,...
Raquel Smith
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Raquel Smith
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer
(301) 251-9001 110 N Washington St
#502
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Domestic Violence
American University Washington College of Law
Rebecca Anne Nitkin
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Rebecca Anne Nitkin
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 32 years of experience
(301) 251-8686 77 S Washington St
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of 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...
Paolo Alessandro Gnocchi
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Paolo Alessandro Gnocchi
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(301) 916-4226 50 W Montgomery Street
Suite 350
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense, Business, Immigration and International
The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law
Shawn Gritz
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Shawn Gritz
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
(301) 217-9200 200A Monroe Street
Suite 310
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Personal Injury
Michael Loyola Rowan
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Michael Loyola Rowan
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 30 years of experience
(301) 762-1696 33 Wood Ln
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Insurance Defense and Traffic Tickets
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...
Esteban Gergely
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Esteban Gergely
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 22 years of experience
(301) 340-0112 200-A Monroe Street
#305
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Employment and Immigration
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...
Mr. Gabriel Ciucur Vine
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Mr. Gabriel Ciucur Vine
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 23 years of experience
(301) 309-0160 110 N Washington St
Suite 403
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense, Business, DUI & DWI and Divorce
American University Washington College of Law
Michael Taylor
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Michael Taylor
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 31 years of experience
(301) 251-2772 51 Monroe Place, Suite 707
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense, Civil Rights and DUI & DWI
University of Baltimore School of Law
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.
David B. Helfand
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David B. Helfand
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney
(301) 251-9001 110 N Washington St
#502
Rockville, MD 20850
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Personal Injury
University of Baltimore School of Law
Donna Kathleen Rismiller
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Donna Kathleen Rismiller
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Attorney with 24 years of experience
(301) 340-1616 51 Monroe St
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Georgetown University Law Center
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...
Thomas Maurice DeGonia
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Thomas Maurice DeGonia
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(301) 762-1696 33 Wood Lane
Rockville, MD 20850
Criminal Defense, Business, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
Melanie Andrea Acuna
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Melanie Andrea Acuna
Rockville, MD Criminal Defense Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(301) 363-2191 11821 Parklawn Drive
Suite 250
Rockville, MD 20852
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
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