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5.0 /5.0
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"Sei-Hee Arii: one in a million attorney; once in a lifetime individual"
"Her knowledge, expertise and professionalism saved my life."
My promise to you: I will look after your best interest; treat you like the individual that you are; and I will fight... for you.
I have successfully litigated criminal, serious traffic (DUI/DWI), and civil cases for over 20 years. From 2013 to 2020, I received AVVO's Superb 10.0 rating and its Clients' Choice Award. I am AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest level of professional excellence at which a firm can be ranked by its peers, and am a recipient of their "Client Champion-Gold & Platinum" Award (2019-2020). I have been selected for inclusion in the following lists: Maryland and Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers® (2010-2020) (limited to 5% of Maryland and D.C. lawyers); “Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Maryland" (2010- 2020); “Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers in Maryland" (2013- 2020); and Washingtonian Magazine's Best Lawyers (2011-2012).
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Arii Law Firm offers quality legal services at a reasonable price.
Experience Matters. Attorney Arii will Fight for You.
Experience Matters. Attorney Arii will Fight for You.
First DUI/DWI Offense? Experience Matters. Attorney Arii will Fight for You.
Experience Matters. Attorney Arii will Fight for You.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
60%
Criminal Defense
20%
Personal Injury
20%
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Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in Maryland for 24 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 25 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 27 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Arii Law Firm
(240) 621-0007
Fax
21 Church Street, Suite 600, Rockville, MD, 20850
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Posted by Keren | August 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Professional, Empathetic, and a true hope to a hopeless situation
C. Sei-Hee Arii was truly a godsend. I was facing my second DUI in 9 years. As a single mom, my panic was off the charts. Sei-Hee was a rock during the storm. She had a plan and she gave it to me straight. Yes, I was facing jail time but because of a combination of Ms. Arii's expert legal knowledge a...
Posted by Hannah | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Licensing
Best lawyer in state of MD
My case was complicated involving out of state license. She worked with me in very polite and responsive manner, listened to what were my concerns with my case and came to a conclusion together. Every penny I spent was worth it
Posted by anonymous | July 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing
I have been represented by sei hee twice now, and both times she has succeeded in getting favorable results, even to the point of dismissal. I contacted her office whenever I needed her assistance and they were very helpful if she was busy or on vacation, so I would just text her and she would respon...
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Competent and Caring Representation
After a very frightening arrest for DUI, I entered my information into a search engine for attorneys. Ms. Arii contacted me within hours. She was knowledgeable and kind, and patiently explained my circumstances and options. She was able to secure PBJ with unsupervised probation, as it was my first an...
Posted by LH | March 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Extremely pleased with my best case scenario outcome
In a nightmare situation, Sei-Hee helped me not only legally but also psychologically; I'd contacted other lawyers before finding her, and I can honestly say she was the only one that seemed to actually pay attention to my personal, specific situation, offering advice that suited my exact situation -...
C. Sei-Hee Arii's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Ms. Arii. She's a smart, energized lawyer. Recommended!"
"Sei-Hee is a stellar attorney! She obtains great results in the courtroom because of her hard work, thorough preparation, and command of the law."
"Seihee is our go-to lawyer for our divorce clients who need criminal defense or personal injury representation. She does an exceptional job: very thorough, responsive to client needs, and sensitive to what's going on in related divorce and custody matters."
"Sei-Hee is a terrific criminal defense attorney; she has a great ability to assess a case diligently and negotiate the best outcome or try the matter, whatever the case may be. I have enjoyed coordinating closely with her on cases where her clients have been subject to possible adverse immigration consequences as a result of criminal proceedings."
"Sei-Hee is a dedicated, hard working attorney who is extremely knowledgeable in the field of criminal defense. She provides exemplary defense work for those citizens charged with a crime. I highly recommend her."
Marjorie Chalfant
Medical malpractice lawyer
Neal Meiselman
Divorce and separation lawyer
Nogah Helfant
Divorce and separation lawyer
Eric Singer
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
D.C Superlawyers, SuperLawyers
2019
Client's Choice, Avvo
2019
Superb 10.0 Rating, Avvo
2019
Best Attorneys of America, Rue Ratings
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Criminal Lawyers in Maryland, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top Lawyers - Stars of the Bar, Washingtonian Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer (2010 to Present), Washington DC Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer (2010 to Present), Maryland Super Lawyers
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Maryland (2010 to Present), The National Trial Lawyers Association
2008
Bar Foundation Fellow, Montgomery County Bar Association
2008
Committee Chair of the Year Award: Technology Committee, Montgomery County Bar Association
2007
Outstanding Contribution Award, Montgomery County Inn of Court
2005
Bar Foundation Fellow, Maryland State Bar Association
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, Arii Law Firm, LLC
2006 - 2011
Partner, Heeney & Arii, Chartered
2004 - 2006
Associate, Law Office of Thomas L. Heeney, Chartered
2001 - 2004
Associate, Heeney, Armstrong, & Heeney
2000 - 2001
Associate, Law Office of Judy Feinberg
Associations
2011 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationAsian American Bar Committee
2005 - Present
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Women's Bar Association of MarylandMember
2010 - 2011
Women's Bar Association of MarylandSecretary
2009 - 2010
Women's Bar Association of MarylandTreasurer
2007 - 2011
Montgomery County Inn of CourtBarrister
2007 - 2008
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of MarylandSecretary
2003 - 2011
Maryland State Bar AssociationLeadership Academy Committee
Education
2013
La Pier & Associates
3 Day Program
2012
National College for DUI Defense
3 Day Program
2002
Georgetown University Law Center CLE & National Institute for Trial Advocacy
10 Day Program
1998
American University, Washington College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Smith College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English