Michael S. Rothman

An attorney you can trust when you need it most.

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 compliance matters for corporations and groups. The Medical Cannabis Law Group (MCLG) is a division of the Law Office of Mike Rothman. The goal of the MCLG is to assist stakeholders (patients, doctors, providers, and caregivers) in medical cannabis states in their transition to the new, regulated medical cannabis marketplace. For more than 10 years, I have been assisting individuals and policy makers with regulatory and legal questions pertaining to medical cannabis, its regulation, compliance, and use. I am licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia. But I have consulted on medical cannabis matters across the country.

Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Communications & Internet Law
Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Certain limitations may apply as to the length and scope of the consultation.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
District of Columbia
Since 2000
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Written

Attorney and Principal.
Medical Cannabis Law Group
2006 –

Current

The Medical Cannabis Law Group (MCLG) is a division of the Law Office of Mike Rothman. MCLG assists stakeholders (patients, doctors, providers, and caregivers) located in medical cannabis states with the transition to the new regulated medical cannabis marketplace. MCLG provides timely and accurate legal advice regarding sensitive matters involving the emerging cannabis industry. Mr. Rothman is licensed to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia, but consults on matters involving cannabis across the country.
Trial Attorney and Principal
Law Office of Mike Rothman
2002 –

Current

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 compliance matters for corporations and groups.
Associate
Arent, Fox, Kintner, Plotkin & Kahn, PLLC
1999 –

2002

The George Washington University Law School
Master of Public Administration (1996) | Public Administration
1993


1996

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Emory University
B.A. (1992) | Political Science
1988


1992

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University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
Criminal Law
1995


1999

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Joseph Bernstein Prize for Outstanding Legal Writing
University of Maryland School of Law
1999
Bryce Harlow Foundation Scholarship Award Winner
Byce Harlow Foundation
1995
Bryce Harlow Foundation Scholarship Award Winner
Bryce Harlow Foundation
1994
Top 5% of Practicing Attorneys in Maryland and DC
Super Lawyers Magazine
Named as Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense from 2011 to Present.
National Association Of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member
Current
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Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys Association (MCDAA)

Current
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American Academy of Forensic Sciences

Current
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Better Business Bureau

Current
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National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML)

Current
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National Cannabis Industry Association

Current
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Articles & Publications
Law Review Publication: Michael S. Rothman, Comment, It’s a Small World After All: Personal Jurisdiction, the Internet and the Global Marketplace, 23 Md. J. Int’l L & Trade 127 (Spring/Summer 1999).
Maryland International Journal of Law and Trade
Websites & Blogs

Website
Website

226 North Adams St.
Rockville, MD 20850
US
Telephone: (301) 251-9660
Monday: 9 AM – 6:30 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM – 6:30 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM – 6:30 PM
Thursday: 9 AM – 6:30 PM
Friday: 9 AM – 6:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)