Mirriam Zary Seddiq

Mirriam Zary Seddiq

4.4
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Rockville, MD
Practice Areas: Immigration, Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

101 N. Washington Street, Rockville, MD

About Mirriam

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Immigration 60%

Throughout the United States. Representing clients in both removal cases as well as visa petitions. Family or business visa applications, green cards, criminal defense, student visas, deportation, stop worrying, call today.

8 years

60%
Criminal Defense 20%

Attorney Seddiq has been a premier criminal defense lawyer in Maryland since 2005, with years of additional experience in NY. For aggressive, detailed, and focused defense, call her now for the representation you deserve.

8 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 20 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1998

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Seddiq Law

101 N. Washington Street, Rockville, MD, 20850

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Mirriam Zary Seddiq's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

In the Heat of Battle!

My wife and I hired Mirriam Seddiq and her co-council back in April of 2017. We actually had never heard of them before. We hired a lawyer out of Annapolis as our primary council who specialized in difficult cases where one is falsely accused of abuse. This lawyer always brings in additional counsel ...due to the issues and complexities of these types of cases. There are times when things just happen too fast for one person to deal with it all at a high level. He had worked with Mirriam's team before and clearly had a preference to bring them in again. We agreed on his recommendation. We are glad we did. We were 3 continuances and 18 months into the ordeal when they came on board. We made the change because it seemed like our previous team was always reacting to the prosecutors and lacked a killer instinct. It also seemed as though they were always on a learning curve at my expense. We needed an upgrade. We are now coming up on our 7th trial date, its been over 3 years and we are so glad to have this new team. I can assure you, with me alone, they are battle tested. This review is about Mirriam so I am going to set the focus on her. She is sharp, tenacious and has a healthy disdain for what I call Post Constitutional America. I have learned of the corruption, deceitfulness and dirty tricks played by the State over the last three years of this case. I have seen compliant and indifferent judges let the State get away with their shenanigans time and again. Mirriam knows of these games all too well. My prosecutors are particularly nasty and unprofessional. None of their tricks have surprised her. She knows her enemy. This woman also knows how to fight smart. She always has an eye towards preserving the record for appeal. I was clueless about this before since my previous team never brought it up. As a defendant the thought of appeal sickens me (it means you were convicted). But after a close call with a corrupt judge (I've had three, thankfully we had him removed, ask her how) I understand how reassuring it would be to have a long list of good options if an appeal becomes necessary. She always has the long game in mind. For my particular case she has produced a fantastic motion to suppress a search warrant, a couple Brady motions, motions to compel evidence, a motion to continue (it was crazy how contentious that judge became, but we forced her hand), at least one motion for appropriate relief, an omnibus motion and God only knows what else. At every step the work is professional, well sited and could stand up to appellate review. We've not won every battle, but we are winning the war. With every continuance we've gained ground and made my case stronger. It isn't over yet and I plan on having her with me till the end. I have spent dozens of hours with her over this stretch of time and I truly enjoy having her with me in the fight of my life. I would strongly recommend Mirriam Seddiq to anybody fighting for their life against this corrupt system.

Posted by Nhi | April 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

she was recommended by another lawyer

Ms. Seddiq is a good lawyer. We didn't know about her. She was recommended by another attorney who said she can do the job. My husband needed a post secondary court case, and she did a great job in beating it. I would recommend her.

Posted by Daniela | April 08, 2015 | Immigration

Highly Recommend

Upon getting engaged to a British man, we found ourselves needing a seasoned immigration attorney. Mirriam was recommended by a friend, and I'm so thankful. She was very knowledgeable and helped navigate us through the complicated process. She never kept us wondering - we always knew the status of t...he process thanks to her excellent communication. Mirriam is VERY reliable and easy to get in touch with. She made an extremely stressful time much easier to bear. She never made us feel like any question was ridiculous. What can I say, she helped us realize our dreams ♡

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Mirriam Zary Seddiq's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Ethridge

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Friend

"Mirriam is an extremely hard working and knowledgeable attorney. I would highly recommend her for any legal matter."

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Astrid Munn

Immigration lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mirriam is one of the most knowledgeable and caring immigration attorneys I have encountered. Her impressive sense of initiative inspires me to do more for our community."

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Justin Eisele

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mirriam Seddiq brings to the table a lethal combination of preparedness and intuition. She is also incredibly empathetic to the real-life concerns of her clients. She will beat the opposing prosecutor with their own fists. Before you decide to make the big decisions in your criminal case, Mirriam will have everything laid out for you. There is no big push to a plea. If you want or need a trial, that will happen. I endorse this attorney."

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Terence Kindlon

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mirriam is a smart, creative and tireless advocate. A truly effective champion for her clients. Six stars!"

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Andrew Szekely

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mirriam and I have worked together in the defense bar for serval years. I've seen her work her cases hard and thoroughly, with her clients' needs foremost on her mind."

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Jeffrey Gamso

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Here's what I know. Mirriam is a fighter who believes in providing every client with a vigorous defense. She knows what the very best lawyers know: Sometimes you reach out to other lawyers - to run ideas past them, to brainstorm, to take advantage of their expertise - because sometimes a second opinion is valuable and because nobody always has all the answers. I've recommended Mirriam to people who needed representation I couldn't provide. I don't do that lightly, since the quality of the lawyer I suggest reflects on me."

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Thomas Pavlinic

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked extensively with Mirriam, and can attest to her tremendous zeal and skill in criminal defense. She works tirelessly for her clients, and has a track record that reflects this."

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Holly Trexler

Immigration lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mirriam is extremely profession and amazing at what she does. Not only is she an immigration expert, but an excellent criminal lawyer as well. I'd retain her immediately if you are having legal troubles."

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Astrid Munn

Immigration lawyer

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Andrew Szekely

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Superstar Lawyer, OACDL

2013

Best Criminal Justice Blog Nominee, American Bar Association

2012

Best Criminal Justice Blog, American Bar Association

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Seddiq Law

2005 - 2007

Managing Partner, Bates, May & Seddiq

2004 - 2005

Attorney, Schulman Treem Kaminkow & Gilden

2001 - 2004

Attorney, Kindlon & Shanks

1999 - 2000

Assistant Attorney General - Litigation, New York State Attorney General

1998 - 2001

Assistant District Attorney, Albany County District Attorney

Associations

2016 - Present

Muslim Women Political Action Committee

Founder

2015 - Present

NORML

Member

2012 - Present

Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty

Member

2011 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

National Association of Muslim Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Lopez

Drug distribution conviction set aside and client allowed to stay in U.S.

State v. Vegas-Herbas

Conviction set aside. Client allowed to stay in U.S.

State v. Hedley

Conviction set aside. Client allowed to stay in U.S.

State v. Gundepudi

Conviction reversed.

State v. Herrera

Conviction set aside. Client allowed to stay in U.S.

State v. Harton

Client charged w/murder 1; convicted of involuntary manslaughter. Conviction reversed after appeal.

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Education

1997

Albany Law School of Union University

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Union University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense of Immigrants

2014

Betting on Justice Federal Practice 101

2013

Arkansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Criminal Defense of Immigrants

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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