I am a Criminal lawyer in the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland with a primary emphasis in criminal law. I have been practicing since 1996. I am a partner at Rollins and Chan Law Firm. I have an emphasis in Driving under the influence (DUI), Driving while intoxicated (DWI), or Operating while intoxicated (OWI) in the District of Columbia. Check us out on our website, wwww.rollinsandchan.com. My office also handles criminal defense ranging from juvenile charges, traffic tickets, felonies, and misdemeanors You may find additional information at www.rollinsandchan.com. We practice criminal law in the Washington, Metropolitan area of Washington and centrally located a few blocks from DC Superior Court in Washington, DC. Criminal Lawyers in Washington, DC. I am elected member of the Steering Committee for the District of Columbia Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Section.
Practice areas
100 cases
Primary area of practice is criminal law. Practicing in Washington, DC and the State of Maryland.
26 years, 4,000 cases
I do other areas such as personal injury, contract, and general civil.
26 years, 200 cases
26 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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DC | Good Standing | 1997 | 06/08/2022 |
MD | Active | 1996 | 03/30/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Justia Lawyer Rating 10.0 | Justia Lawyers | 2020 |
Certificate of Appreciation - Judge Rigsby law camp | District of Columbia Superior Court | 2013 |
Certificate of Training | NHTSA/IACP Standardized Field Sobriety Testing | 2013 |
Law Review Staff | Law Review, David Clark School of Law | 1994 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Rollins and Chan Law Firm | 2007 - Present |
Attorney | Law Office Mark Rollins | 1996 - 2007 |
Covington and Burling Westwood Fellow | Neighborhoood Legal Services | 1995 - 1996 |
Law Student Intern | United States Attorneys for DC | 1994 - 1995 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Criminal Justice Act Panel - DC Superior Court | DC Superior Court Panel Member 2018-2022 | 2018 - Present |
D.C. Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Community | Practice Manual Coordinator | 2017 - Present |
Capital Guardian Youth Challenge Academy | Board Member | 2016 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar | D.C. Criminal Law Steering Committee, Elected Member | 2016 - Present |
DC Superior Court Panel Member 2014-2017 | Member of Criminal Panel of Attorneys in DC Superior Court | 2014 - Present |
National College of DUI Defense | Member | 2014 - Present |
Superior Court Drug Intervention Team | Member | 2012 - Present |
Criminal Defense Lawyers Group Members | Member | 2012 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
West Virginia State College/University Graduates Group | Member | 2012 - Present |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2012 - Present |
U.S. Panel for District of Columbia for Criminal Justice Act | Member | 2000 - Present |
District of Columbia Bar | Member | 1997 - Present |
District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1997 - Present |
Maryland State Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity | Member | 1988 - Present |
D.C. Bar Criminal Law and Individual Rights Community | Practice Manual Reviewer for Criminal law Section | 2018 - 2019 |
District of Columbia Bar, Criminal Law and Individual Rights Section | Treasurer | 2017 - 2017 |
Pi Sigma Alpha Political Science Honor society | Member | 1990 - 1992 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Rollins and Chan Blog Post | DUI lawyer Cost in DC and Maryland | 2018 |
ezinearticles | What Does a DUI Lawyer Cost in Washington, DC | 2014 |
Ezinearticles | Am I Eligible for Diversion in DC Superior Court | 2013 |
Ezinearticles | What is a plea agreement? | 2013 |
Self | Deferred Prosecution Agreement vs 904.01e | 2012 |
Self | DWI/DUI/OWI overview in Washington, DC | 2012 |
http://ezinearticles.com | What Is Drug Court in District of Columbia Superior Court? | 2012 |
ezinearticles.com | Charged With a Felony in DC Superior Court | 2012 |
ezinearticles.com | So You Have a Warrant in District of Columbia, Now What? | 2012 |
ezinearticles.com | Charged With a Misdemeanor Criminal Offense in the District of Columbia | 2012 |
self published on website | District of Columbia, Know Your Rights | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of the District of Columbia, David A. Clarke School of Law | JD | 1995 |
West Virginia State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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MYLaw VIRTUAL Maryland State High School Mock Trial Competition | 2020-2021 MYLaw High School Mock Trial Case & Competition State v. Gardner | 2021 |
Legal Record Expungement Expungement | Expungement in the District of Columbia - Maryland | 2021 |
DC Bar 360 | Automation and Your Law Practice | 2020 |
Practice 360: A day for Lawyers and Law Firms | Small Firm Technology: Using Customer Relationship Management and Case Management Software | 2019 |
Practice 360 A day for Lawyers and Lawfirms | The Criminal Lawyer and Technology | 2018 |
MSBA Annual Meeting | PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE VS. NONE | 2018 |
Howard University moot Court | Moot Court judge | 2017 |
DC bar | Criminal lawyers in the District of Columbia | 2017 |
Black Law Students Association for the University of the District of Columbia | Minority Criminal Lawyers in the District of Columbia | 2017 |
District of Columbia Bar Lunch & Learn | Criminal Defense in the District of Columbia | 2016 |
Practice Management Advisory Service | A Day in the Life of a Criminal Defense Lawyer: The Inside Scoop on Running a Criminal Law Practice in D.C | 2015 |
Practice 360°|A Day for Lawyers and Law Firms | Criminal Lawyer in the District of Columbia | 2015 |
Student Conference | David Clark School of Law New student | 2014 |
Law Camp - | Judge Rigsby Law Camp Mentor and Presenter | 2014 |
D.C. Bar Brown Bag Lunch Series | A Day in the Life of a Criminal Defense Lawyer: What to Expect in Your Criminal Law Practice | 2014 |
Judge Rigsby Law Camp | Criminal Defense Attorney Job | 2012 |
Judge for the Black Law Students Association | Moot Court Competition | 2012 |
JCHS career day | Criminal Attorney | 2012 |
Career Fair | Defense Attorney Work | 2010 |
Community Court in DC | East of the River Community Court | 2004 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State of Maryland v. BY | Dismissed |
United States v. TH | Acquittal |
District of Columbia v. GC | Not Guilty |
DC v. VC | Case dismissed |
U.S. v. NH | Defendant acquiitted |
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Hannah Akintoye, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 27, 2020
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Mark Rollins is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is seen as an authority in the legal field and is extremely knowledgeable in his practice areas. He is respected by his colleagues and by judicial officers. He does an amazing job throughout his representation of clients. I highly recommend him.
Mary O'Connor, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 11, 2018
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Mark is very skilled in the courtroom. He is a great trial lawyer. He understands his cases. He knows how to handle himself in the courtroom.
Hannah Akintoye, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 27, 2020
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Mark Rollins is an excellent criminal defense attorney. He is seen as an authority in the legal field and is extremely knowledgeable in his practice areas. He is respected by his colleagues and by judicial officers. He does an amazing job throughout his representation of clients. I highly recommend him.
Mary O'Connor, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 11, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Mark is very skilled in the courtroom. He is a great trial lawyer. He understands his cases. He knows how to handle himself in the courtroom.
Bernard Crane, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 11, 2018
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I have known Mark Rollins for many years as we both practice criminal law in Washington, DC. I have watched his work in numerous trials and other hearings, and I firmly believe he is a top notch attorney. I have also attended seminars taught by him through the DC Bar, and found his advice to be on point, informative and insightful. I would endorse and recommend Mr. Rollins without hesitation to anyone seeking criminal defense services.
Somair Alam, Family Attorney on Feb 13, 2017
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Excellent family law attorney who is dedicated to client success.
Franz Jobson, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 29, 2016
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I have known Mark for nearly twenty years. His sharp legal mind and habitual preparedness make him the consummate professional. I endorse this lawyer.
K Wellington, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 28, 2016
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Mr. Rollins is a fellow lawyer in the legal community of the District of Columbia and Maryland. He's an excellent practitioner in the field of criminal law, traffic and DUI. This criminal defense lawyer is on top of his game. I endorse this lawyer!
Alvin Thomas, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 4, 2016
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Mr. Rollins is a true litigator. He is well respected by opponents and well liked by his clients. One of the best Lawyers I've worked with or against .
Christina Raskin, Unknown Attorney on Jun 3, 2016
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I have known Attorney Mark Rollins for over twenty years. I know him to be a smart, no nonsense, lawyer with years of experience and savvy to get the job done right for his clients. I highly recommend this lawyer!
Karen Shinskie, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 1, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rollins is an experienced and effective criminal defense attorney. While I was working as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Washington, D.C. (2006-2013), I worked on cases in which Mr. Rollins was opposing counsel. He struck me as well-prepared and an effective advocate for his clients.
Miguel Serrano, Criminal defense Attorney on May 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Mark Rollins is a top criminal defense and DUI lawyer in DC who is up to speed on all of the latest developments. He is very dedicated to his clients and fights passionately for their rights.
Jermaine Hammonds, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
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Attorney Mark Rollins is a highly respected trial lawyer with over two decades of experience. He will definitely fight for your rights until the end
Justin Okezie, Criminal defense Attorney on May 8, 2014
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I wholeheartedly endorse this attorney. Mark Rollins possesses a mastery of the laws of criminal law and procedure and I have known him to show an outstanding dedication to his clients and their cases. Justin A. Okezie, Esq.
Ronald Colbert, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 30, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Omid Azari, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 23, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Gross, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 10, 2013
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Mark Rollins is a great attorney. I would highly recommend him for any criminal defense case.
Joseph Scrofano, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 9, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an experienced criminal defense law who gets great results for his clients.
Michael Bruckheim, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 3, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mark's talents in the courtroom are well known in the District of Columbia. He fights very hard for his clients and is someone I would absolutely trust to get the best possible result in a criminal case.
Noah Clements, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 30, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Rollins is an experienced and knowledgable criminal defense lawyer. I took the IACP/NHTSA Standardized Field Sobriety Test training with Mr. Rollins, which he took to become even better than he already is at cross-examining police officers. I have asked Mr. Rollins' advice in some of my own cases and have found him to be a valuable resource.
Louis Kamara, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 8, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. He is a great advocate for his clients.
Mark Cotton, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 29, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer. Mark Rollins is knowledgeable, and dependable. If you want your case done right he is a go to attorney.
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