Mike Rothman

Mike Rothman is a Rockville trial attorney who represents clients in criminal defense and commercial litigation. His criminal practice includes general defense, white collar matters, DUI and DWI, sex offenses, drug crimes, domestic violence, traffic violations, gun possession, and internet or computer-related cases. He also handles business and commercial disputes involving corporate ownership, contractual rights, and other contested matters. He is licensed in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Rothman earned a J.D. from the University of Maryland School of Law, an M.P.A. from the George Washington University, and a B.A. from Emory University. His education supports a practice that combines courtroom advocacy, public-law awareness, and detailed analysis of complex facts. That background is useful in criminal cases involving government investigation and procedure as well as commercial disputes involving documents, business relationships, and competing claims of legal responsibility.

Rothman has represented thousands of clients and has handled state and federal criminal matters along with commercial litigation. Earlier in his career, he worked at Arent Fox and held clerk positions with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland and the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Consumer Litigation. His representative work includes appellate and federal matters, and he has presented continuing legal education programs for lawyers.

Mike Rothman has received Super Lawyers recognition and is admitted before several federal courts, the Fourth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. His practice combines criminal defense, commercial litigation, and experience with federal legal institutions. He helps clients understand charges, court procedures, business disputes, and available defenses while preparing matters for negotiation, motion practice, or trial according to the needs of each case.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Mike Rothman
• Member, Maryland State Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Present, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
• M, Present, Maryland Bar Assn.
• Member, Present, DC Bar Assn.
• Member, Present, American Academy of Forensic Sciences
• Member, Bikes for the World (2017)

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Maryland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• The George Washington University
  Master of Public Administration (MPA)
• Emory University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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