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Sakhouy Lay is an experienced family law and criminal law attorney committed to providing high quality and aggressive representation. She has been featured as a Rising Star Super Lawyer, awarded to 2.5% of lawyers with a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Ms. Lay has represented hundred of clients in various trials (jury trials and bench trials) ranging from a variety of felonies and misdemeanors including theft offenses, sexual assault crimes, assault crimes, burglaries and robberies, alcohol related traffic offenses, incarcerable traffic related offenses, and arson crimes. She thoroughly and strategically prepares each case to secure the best possible outcome for her clients whether it is through taking the case to trial or negotiating or resolving the matter through a plea and offering mitigation. In addition, depending on the case and needs of the client, she also pulls in the right team of attorneys to provide the most aggressive representation for many larger scale cases. She is accessible and thoroughly explains to the clients all of their options and likely outcomes in settling or taking a case to trial. As a result, she has achieved unparallel and favorable outcomes for her clients and her clients have a clear roadmap of their case.
In addition to her extensive criminal law background, Ms. Lay is also an experienced family law attorney. She has handled hundreds of complex divorces involving alimony, property distribution, custody disputes, modification hearings, contempt proceedings, and protective orders. She listens carefully to her clients and takes the time to understand her clients goals and objectives.
As a Montgomery County, Maryland native, Ms. Lay utilizes her intuitive understanding of the area to the benefit of her clients.
Ms. Lay is admitted to practice before all state courts in Maryland, as well as the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
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14 years | 500 cases
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Acquired: 2012
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Acquired: 2011
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20 Courthouse Square., Suite 212, Rockville, MD, 20850 ([email protected]
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Posted by Evelyn | June 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mrs. Sakhouy Lay to represent me in both a criminal matter and a complex family court case, and I couldn't have asked for better representation. In the criminal case, she fought tirelessly to protect my rights and secured an outcome that far exceeded my expectations. In family court, Mrs. Lay...
Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Sakhou is very focused and always optimistic, ready to help even when it comes to the smallest of traffic camera tickets. She usually responds within minutes by email, phone or text message. Very gentle in person, yet highly knowledgeable in all her practice areas. She has deep intellect and p...
Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Ms. Lay represented me in 4 court dates over 6 month period so when I say I discovered such facts, you can count on me. Every time, I mean every time, she'd be professional and caring - follow protocols and conduct discussion session(s) before every court dates, usually through VC in my case, letting...
Posted by anonymous | March 28, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Sakhouy Lay was the beacon of hope I needed when my options appeared limited and the likelihood of amicable divorce seemed impossible. I found that my wife hired an expensive lawyer that I perceived as having enormous clout with County Court Judges. Not only did Sakhouy efficiently articulate and def...
Posted by Ashley | March 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
From the very first conversation I knew that this was the right attorney for me. We spoke/emailed multiple times throughout the case. She did her research and had a pretty good defense lined up for my case. Would definitely recommend.
"whether your problem is family related, criminal defense or traffic citations Sakhouy gets results. High energy and experience leads to excellent results. Thorough and fearless, call Sakhouy you will be glad you did."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Lay will not leave any stones unturned in the pursuit of aggressively defending her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sakhouy is compassionate and sincerely cares about the outcome of her clients' cases. Clients who are represented by Sakhouy are lucky to have her on their side."
"Ms Lay is a competent and effective attorney that is client-centered. She places a maxim on efficiency and ensuring that she does satisfactory job for each of her clients. Ms. Lay handles each case with care and appropriate diligence. I am confident in her ability to advocate and resolve complex legal disputes."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sakhouy fiercely litigates on behalf of her clients and works diligently to get them the best result as possible. She is a very competent and ethical attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is intelligent and eloquent. She is a zealous advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is smart, hard-working and personable. She cares deeply about her clients and applies her skills and knowledge to get the best result possible."
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2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40 in Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 10 Award, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys
2013
DWI Detection & Standardized Field Sobriety Certificate, NHTSA & The IACP
2008
Teach for America Fellow, Teach for America
2004
Undergraduate Excellence Award, UW-Madison
2004
Chancellor's Scholarship Award, UW-Madison
2012 - Present
Attorney, Lay Law Office
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
MA - Masters
2004
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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