Dedicated to Safeguarding the Rights of Individuals

At the Law Office of Michael S. Rothman in Rockville, Maryland, I offer skilled legal representation to defend individuals facing serious criminal charges in Montgomery County, Washington, D.C., and the surrounding area.
The primary focus at my firm is on criminal defense, Internet-related crimes and consumer protection.

Large-Firm Experience, Small-Firm Service

My approach to the practice of law is client-focused. I offer a high degree of personal attention to the people I represent, no matter how large or small the matter may initially appear. I am an aggressive advocate for my clients and your interests will always come first. Before establishing my practice in Rockville, I gained valuable experience as a litigation associate at a large law firm in Washington, D.C. I also clerked for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Maryland, and for the Office of Consumer Litigation at the U.S. Department of Justice. Now, I use that knowledge and experience to help you.

My practice includes:

• Criminal defense, including misdemeanors and felonies involving state and federal charges in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
• DWI/DUI defense, I am one of the few DWI defense lawyers in Montgomery County to have standard field sobriety testing training that enables me to challenge drunk driving arrests using the same criteria that the police use.
• Traffic violations, including hit and run, reckless driving, driving on a suspended license, driving on a revoked license, driving without a license and vehicular manslaughter.
• Drug crimes, including possession or sale of marijuana, cocaine, crack, methamphetamine or other drugs, and medical use of marijuana.
• Sex crimes, including rape, date rape, statutory rape, possession or distribution of illegal pornography, and other sex offenses.
• Gun possession, including charges involving the possession, purchase, and carrying of firearms in Maryland and Washington, D.C.
• Consumer protection, including high-dollar disputes involving eBay auctions and other cases concerning Internet fraud.
• Internet and computer crimes, including sexual offenses, theft, embezzlement and other types of financial crimes. I am a leader in the relatively new practice area of Internet law.
• White collar crime and fraud, including government fraud and identity theft.

To learn how I can help you in any of these practice areas, please contact the Rockville Law Office of Mike S. Rothman today by phone or e-mail to request a free initial consultation.