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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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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 anonymous | November 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Above & Beyond
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 | January 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney
The Number One Lawyer in Rockville Maryland
Mrs. Lay and her team are so professional, kind, persistent and helpful. Mrs. Lay was a great Communicator and made sure we understood the process every step of the way. Thank you for making a difficult time in our lives easier and definitely less stressful. We truly appreciate you for everything....
Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Minor Traffic Case
Sakhouy was great and knowledgable. She gave me all my options and reassured me with facts—exactly what i was looking for! She even gave me options post-case to deal with charges. Highly recommend her.
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Defense Attorney
Sakhouy Lay was professional, courteous, and delivered a positive outcome. Her knowledge of the prosecution and defense strategies were a true asset to our case. Sakhouy kept everyone informed about the legal situation, and always replied to emails or phone calls in a timely manner. Very professio...
Posted by Jonathan | January 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
Sakhouy went above and beyond!
I searched for the right lawyer and was having trouble finding the right one. Sakhouy was HIGHLY recommended from a dear friend. I called her law office and spoke with her for a good 15 minutes about the situation I was in. ALL cases are important, but this was a family court matter involving custody...
"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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