Kush Arora

Kush Arora

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

110 N Washington St, Suite 200, Rockville, MD

About Kush

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 65%

Possession of Controlled Dangerous Substances, Driving Suspended, Driving Revoked, Hit and Run, Sex Offenses, Felony and Misdemeanor Theft, Felony and Simple Assault, Gun Charges, Domestic Violence, Protective Orders, Forgery, Check Fraud, Operating as a Contractor Without a License, Financial Crimes and Prostitution.

20 years | 2,500 cases

65%
DUI and DWI 35%

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving While Impaired by Alcohol, Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Driving While Impaired by Prescription Substances

20 years | 1,500 cases

35%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 20 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2007

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Kush Arora Criminal Defense Attorney

110 N Washington St, Suite 200, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Kush Arora's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 25 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Excellent Lawyer, Excellent Outcome

I hired Mr. Kush Arora to represent me in my DUI case in Montgomery County, MD. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Arora was very professional and receptive toward any concerns I had about my case. He kept me informed and gave clear, concise, and helpful advice whenever I had questions. In addition, ...Mr. Arora was also very knowledgeable about the entire judicial process - he was not only impeccable in his understanding of DUI law but also well-versed in the personalities of the judges and prosecutors in the case. On the day of my trial, Mr. Arora found inconsistencies in the prosecutor's case and had all charges against me dropped and my case dismissed. I would highly recommend Kush Arora to anyone looking to defend a DUI case.

Posted by Shari | December 04, 2011 | Drug Crime

One of the BEST Attorney's

Mr. Arora is very articulate, very assertive in his defense of his clients. He represented my son, all most a year ago. He was charged with multiple felony drug charges. With his prior experience working as the former Assistant Public Defender in Montgomery County, he knows his way around Montgomery ...County. He knows a lot about the Judges, staff and other lawyers. This can be an extremely beneficial to the client. I had seen other Attorney’s while dealing with my son’s case, and they were complete buffoons to be honest. The other attorney’s would stutter, not know the case and just looked completely like they were incompetent. Mr. Arora was never like that, he knew my son’s case inside and out. He was very, very professional, and to be honest I was very proud that he was our attorney; he has such a presence (this is very important). He knew how to handle himself, he knew the up’s and down’s of his case, he was empathic to the whole situation. I was able as a Mother to call Mr. Arora (with my son’s permission) to get feedback and to even express my concerns as a Mother who’s son might be going to jail or even prison. He also has a very high moral standard that he set’s for himself and his clients. My son was charged with a felony drug charge; the judge gave him 3 years of unsupervised probation and my son has been moving forward in his life since that day. This could have been a case that defined my son for the rest of his life. If you ever need an Attorney for a criminal/drug etc…case he is the one to call.

Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2011 | DUI & DWI

Excellent attorney

Mr. Arora achieved what I believe was the best possible outcome for a complicated case, including an acquittal on the most serious charge of DUI. His experience working as a public defender was helpful as his knowledge of the courts and the key people in addition to his knowledge of the law was very... helpful in preparing for the case. I would highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Superb Lawyer

Mr. Arora did an outstanding job handling a very difficult case. At 47 years old, I had never faced a legal issue in my entire life, and suddenly found myself facing 5 criminal charges, including a felony. Mr. Arora started by ensuring all of my questions were answered, in a timely fashion and in a... manner that I could understand, and continued that throughout our process. As the one charged, I was fraught with emotion and Mr. Arora kept me calm and focused on the important issues, while not dismissing or ignoring the impact the situation was having on me. He always kept me informed of where we were in the process, what actions both he and the State were taking, and what it all meant. Through his experience, he knew that there would be ‘ups and downs’ associated with my case as it progressed, had an insight on the emotional effect it would have on me, and always addressed such issues. He leveraged his expert legal skills to drive 5 charges, including a felony, heading to trial, down to 2 misdemeanor charges addressed at a plea hearing, with favorable results. In court, he was smooth and articulate. His deportment and disposition set a positive tone with the judge. I hope I never need the services of a criminal attorney again, but if I do, Mr. Arora will be my first choice.

Posted by Andrew | March 18, 2010 | DUI & DWI

Great Lawyer!

This was the first time I ever needed a lawyer, and didn't know where to start. I was charged with a DUI, and wanted to make sure I picked the right personal to represent me. I was referred Kush. He advised me all the things I needed to do before my court date, which ended up helping a lot. He also d...id a great job getting me the best we could get for my situation when we went to court. He made me feel at ease the entire time. I would highly recommend him.

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Adam Harris

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kush is an outstanding lawyer who is committed to his clients."

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Andrew Gross

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kush is widely respected and highly sought after for a reason. He gets results and is the consummate professional! He is respected by his clients and fellow attorneys alike."

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Miguel Palmeiro

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I see him in court pretty often and he's always well prepared and ready to help his clients."

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Jason Cleckner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the opportunity to see Kush handle criminal cases in private practice and also during his days as a public defender. He's got a vast knowledge of criminal and traffic defense, seemingly always able to outsmart the prosecutors. But he also has a great relationship with them, which always helps get better deals when necessary."

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John Yannone

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Vanessa Hicks

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicole Naum

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred an important Virginia client of mine to Mr. Arora. I trust his work."

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Omid Azari

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Catherine Woolley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kush's experience means he is confident and at ease in the courtroom, which translates into great results for clients. He aggressively pursues the best possible outcome in every case."

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Monica Handa

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kush Arora is an experienced criminal defense attorney in all Maryland courts, and he works tirelessly on behalf of his clients."

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Rebecca Nitkin

Unknown lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Arora is devoted to all of his clients. He works extremely hard for them and as a result of that work ethic coupled with his intelligence, well thought out strategies and overall effectiveness he achieves excellent results."

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Caeb Colravy

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mr. Arora without hesitation. We have worked together and I have seen him in action at court on dozens of occasions. He is smart, knowledgeable, creative, and dedicated to getting his clients the best result he is able to get--whether that means taking the case to trial or being a tough negotiator. He is an excellent trial lawyer."

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Louis Leibowitz

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kush Arora is a skilled trial attorney who works hard for his clients. He always goes the extra mile to get his clients the best possible result in their case."

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Michael Rothman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kush has a tremendous amount of personal integrity, prepares his cases well, and is knowledgeable about his subject area. He would be a good choice for counsel."

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Gary Christmas

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Very good criminal lawyer working for an outstanding law firm."

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Emily Livingston

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kush Arora is an exceptional attorney who is committed to getting the best result for every one of his clients. He has significant experience in all areas of criminal law, and maintains a stellar reputation as a skilled trial attorney among judges and fellow attorneys throughout Maryland. I endorse him enthusiastically and without reservation."

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Roger Stelk

Criminal defense lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kush is a hard-working, smart criminal defense lawyer who goes to bat for his clients--and gets results. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Howard Ankin

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kush is a very personable, hard-working attorney. Clients, judges and other attorneys are drawn to him because he has integrity, is hard working, and gets results for his clients."

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Gal Pissetzky

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kush is the go-to guy for criminal matters. He fights hard for his clients and gets great results."

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Jonathan Katz

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The first time I spoke with Kush about a criminal defense matter was several years ago when we represented co-defendants. He took the approach that I do with co-defendants' lawyers, which is to find points of common interest in the case and to return each other's phone calls. Not all lawyers take that approach, but they should. Thereafter during Kush's tenure at the public defender's office, his views were always on-the-money when I would brainstorm with him about cases. I appreciate all the more that he would take the time for me to bounce an idea off of him about a prosecutor or judge while he was in court with his own multiple clients. Kush knows his stuff, and has the necessary confidence to engage in trial battle. Now in private practice, Kush continues to have what it takes to serve his clients well."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 40 under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Price Benowitz LLP

2006 - 2009

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender for Montgomery County

Associations

The South Asian Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re. William W.

Defendant Acquitted

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Education

2005

The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law

JD

2002

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Office of the Public Defender Investigator Program

Guiding Interns and Investigators on The Maryland Criminal Investigation Process

Publications

2011

Edge Publishing Maryland DUI Survival Guide

Languages

Hindi

Spanish

Activity

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