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Sometimes You Get One Chance to Get It Right:

Hiring an Attorney Who Listens Is the Best Choice You Can Make.

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Building The Strong Defense You Deserve

Strong Preparation Leads To Positive Results

Criminal charges are a direct threat to your future and your personal freedom. I believe that you deserve qualified guidance during this difficult time, and I can help you understand the case against you and the specific legal options you have. I am attorney Mike Rothman, and I have been defending the interests of individuals charged with various types of crimes since 1999.

 

Admitted to practice in both Maryland and in the District of Columbia, I have a reputation for providing vigorous defense counsel and personal service to each client who turns to me for help. My record of success has led to various recognitions and accolades, including a 10.0 Avvo rating, inclusion in America’s Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys in 2018, recipient Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Gold 2018, and selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers list every year since 2011. You can learn more about my background and my experience here: Mike Rothman

The foundation of any strong defense is careful preparation. Our goal is to provide you with high-quality defense representation that suits your individual needs, and we do this by carefully investigating your case and developing a strategy best suited for your unique situation. Our founding attorney’s decades of trial experience and in-depth knowledge of applicable laws and familiarity with the court system can serve to your benefit.

 

We are dedicated to the full protection of your rights as a defendant, and we know how to build a strong defense while still safeguarding your future interests. Complex and difficult cases do not intimidate us, and our team provides personal attention to each of our clients, regardless of how major or minor your individual criminal case may appear.

  • Drunk Driving: Driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a serious offense, and a criminal conviction can have serious consequences for your life. If you have been charged with a DUI or DWI offense in the Maryland or D.C. area, contact the seasoned legal team at The Law Office of Mike Rothman. Read More >>

  • Drug Crimes: Choosing a lawyer who strongly believes in your rights and is willing to fight to protect them can have a significant impact on the outcome of your case. At the Law Office of Mike Rothman, located in Rockville, we offer aggressive representation to individuals facing marijuana possession and other drug charges in Maryland and the District of Columbia. Read More >>

  • Federal Crimes: Those convicted of a federal offense face potentially life-changing consequences, including incarceration, loss of freedoms, including the ability to travel, loss of one’s right to own a firearm, to name just a few. No matter the situation, we will protect the rights of our clients and provide them with the aggressive representation they require during these difficult and stressful times. Read More >>

  • Domestic Violence: Allegations of domestic violence are quite serious, and unfounded claims can have a significant impact on your life. An arrest will result in a temporary restraining order or civil protection order, as well as other immediate consequences. Our experienced defense attorney Mike Rothman can help you mitigate the impact of these charges and develop a defense strategy that suits your individual objectives. Read More >>

  • Sex Crimes: Simply being accused of such a sex crime can cause permanent damage to a reputation and result in other harmful consequences such as the loss of a job or a security clearance. If you need an aggressive criminal defense attorney to help defend against allegations of such activities, please contact today and tell us about your situation. Read More >>

  • White Collar Crimes: Many people underestimate the serious nature of these charges because they are nonviolent offenses, but a conviction can bring penalties and consequences that could alter the course of your life. At the Law Office of Mike Rothman, we provide our clients with a thoroughly prepared defense plan that allows them the best opportunity to fight back against the charges. Read More >>

  • Assault: These charges can arise out of various situations that may happen either in a private setting or in public. When investigating allegations of assault, law enforcement may not report the incident correctly or may make assumptions about the situation that can have a negative impact on you. Our defense attorney will thoroughly investigate your situation and develop a defense plan that allows you to effectively confront any criminal charges. Read More >>

  • Gun Possession: In the Second Amendment to the Bill of Rights of the U.S. Constitution, Americans are guaranteed the right to keep and bear arms. Though the text is clearly stated, its meaning and interpretation are strongly contested. Law enforcement is not immune to this debate, so it should not be surprising that efforts to enforce laws regulating illegal gun possession sometimes infringe on the rights of innocent people. Read More >>

  • Traffic Violations: These are heavily prosecuted in the state of Maryland, require a court appearance, and are punishable by fines and even jail time. At The Law Office of Mike Rothman, we offer experienced and aggressive legal representation to individuals facing traffic violation charges. If you are facing a serious traffic violation in Maryland or the District of Columbia, we may be able to provide the legal services you need. Read More >>

  • Other Practice Areas: We can provide knowledgeable and straightforward guidance in Adherence with various regulations and laws for the operation of a business in Maryland, protection of your company’s intellectual property and proprietary information, as well as dispute resolution in infringement matters, and litigation and complications regarding regulatory compliance and the protection of your rights in these matters. Read More >>

"Mike is no lawyer. Mike is an angel sent down to save lives.

I know - lawyer and angel in the same sentence...I hope that is convincing enough. You may as well call him as you read on.... When you walk through his doors a weight is lifted, chaos finds order, and you find yourself smiling against all odds. You can't help but smile because you know you've just found a real person who happens to be amazing at law AND that person is going to be with you every step of the way no matter what. He is not stoic, impassive to your circumstance, or jaded by his many years experience (as I still envision so many lawyers). He is the benchmark, why? Mike listens - my circumstance was unique, Mike didn't eschew my thoughts simply because I am not trained in law. He ended up listening to me and using my information to mount a strong defense (that worked). Mike communicates - and not just one call before the trial. Any questions I had were answered WITHIN 24 hours. No matter weekends, holiday's, late hours - Mike is working. Mike follows through - he isn't juggling a million cases an hour eager to get to the next client. He takes the case and it's details seriously. He needs no notes to remind him of the particular details to your occasion because he has prepared for you and your moment in court. Bottom line: You will prevent the greatest amount of damage to your life and reputation by choosing Mike Rothman." - Matt T.

About Mike Rothman

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My name is Mike Rothman. I am a trial attorney with my office located in Rockville, Maryland. I am licensed to practice before the federal and state courts in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

 

I have represented thousands of clients in matters involving criminal defense, which includes general criminal defense, white collar defense, DUI/DWI, sex offenses, drug crimes, and domestic violence cases, to name just some of the areas. In addition, I have extensive experience in commercial litigation of business and commercial matters, including corporate disputes over ownership, business, and contract rights.

My law office is dedicated to the idea that your attorney is there to help you understand the legal matters you are facing and help make educated decisions about your future moving forward. How can your legal representative help you if you don't know your options, don't know what legal obstacles you face, or don't know the consequences.

 

By educating the client about the many systems and actors at work in case, I help my clients bring the best possible defense in a case -- regardless of the circumstances. If you have been charged with a crime or are now involved in a legal matter requiring a court appearance, you have options. The first step is consulting with an attorney who understands the legal complexities of your case and who can explain to you in plain language the consequences and possible defenses available. Why settle for an attorney who doesn't understand you or your legal needs? I can provide you with the help you need for your legal matter -- no matter how complex or hopeless it may seem at the time.

 

A great lawyer can make all the difference.

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Defense

  • DUI/DWI Defense

  • White Collar Crime and Fraud

  • Traffic Violations

  • Drug Crimes

  • Medical Marijuana

  • Sex Crimes

  • Gun Possession

  • Consumer Protection

  • Internet and Computer Crimes

Bar Admissions

  • Maryland

  • District of Columbia

  • U.S. Supreme Court

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit

  • U.S. District Court District of Maryland

  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Education

  • University of Maryland School of Law, Baltimore, Maryland | Juris Doctor - 1999

  • The George Washington University, Washington, District of Columbia | Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA) - 1995

  • Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia | Bachelor of Arts - 1992

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Published Works

  • It's a Small World After All : Personal Jurisdiction and the Internet, 23 Md. J. Int'l L. & Trade 127 (1999) , 23, 1999

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Representative Cases

  • US vs. Melina Ali, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 56986, USDC MD

  • Beyond Systems, Inc. v. Kraft Foods Global, 777 F.3d 712 (USDC MD 2015), USCA, 4th Circuit

  • MaryCLE, LLC v. First Choice Internet, Inc., , 166 Md. App. 481, 487, 890 A.2d 818, 821 (2006), COSA MD

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Representative Clients

  • Individual Defendants charged with crimes (State)

  • Individual Defendants charged with DUI/DWI (State

  • Individual Defendants charged with crimes (Fed.)

  • Businesses in Commercial Litigation

  • Corporate entity in criminal or commercial dispute

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References

  • Jon Fellner

  • David Schiller

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Classes / Seminars

  • “Using Recent Medical & Political Developments to Help Clients” Patients out of Time: Tenth National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics, held at the Baltimore Harbor Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland on April 14, 2016

  • “Bail and Security Bonds” Montgomery County, Montgomery County Media Law School for the Public, Episode No. 227, August 2011

  • “Social Networking: Sword or Shield?” Montgomery County Bar Association’s 116th Annual Meeting and Law Day, January 2010

  • Maryland's New Medical Cannabis Law, Montgomery Co. Bar Assn., 2018

  • Protecting Your Online Identity CLE, Montgomery Co. Bar Assn., 2014

  • Social Networking and Electronic Evidence, Montgomery Co. Bar Assn., 2010

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Honors and Awards

  • Rated by Super Lawyers Magazine 2011 through 2018, as among the top 5% of practicing attorneys in Maryland and District of Columbia

  • Top 100 Attorneys in Maryland Criminal Defense

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Professional Associations and Memberships

  • National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Member, Present

  • Maryland Bar Assn., M, Present

  • DC Bar Assn., Member, Present

  • American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Member, Present

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Past Employment Positions

  • Arent Fox Kintner Plotkin & kahn, PLLC, Washington, DC, Associate: October 1999 – February 2002

  • Information Technology Service, General Services Administration, Washington, DC, Public Affairs Analyst: September 1993 - July 1996

  • U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, Clerk

  • Office of Consumer Litigation at the U.S. Department of Justice, Clerk

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Pro Bono Activities

  • Bikes for the World, 2017

  • Montgomery County Bar Association (Continuing Legal Education Presenter), 2014 to 2018

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Ancillary Businesses

  • Medical Cannabis Law Group (Attorney & Principal)

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Languages

  • English

  • Spanish

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