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Sakhouy Lay
About Sakhouy
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
15 years | 500 cases
Family
50%
15 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Maryland for 13 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in Wisconsin for 14 years
State: Wisconsin
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Lay Law Office LLC
20 Courthouse Square., Suite 212, Rockville, MD, 20850 ([email protected]
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Showing 1 - 5 of 16 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Evelyn | June 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Top Tier Lawyer
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 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Best MD lawyer!
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 Jackie P. | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Grateful to Attorney Lay
Attorney Lay is super dedicated towards bringing the best outcome for her clients. She kept on finding the best alternatives for me and helped me find a peace of mind when I was super stressed about my tickets so definitely reach out to her.
Posted by Irene | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Best Lawyer in Rockville
Sakhouy is an excellent lawyer and a great person as well! I first met her when I was trying to resolve my traffic issues and she was able to represent me last minute. Since then I’ve used her for every single case, with excellent outcomes. She’s very professional, prompt with responses and willing d...
Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Amazing
Sakhouy represented me for an auto-related issue. She was responded quickly to my inquiry and to additional questions in the same manner. She represented me and generated a positive outcome for my case. I highly recommend her services!
Sakhouy Lay's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"Sakhouy is a fantastic, compassionate, and determined attorney and I unequivocally endorse her!"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Sakhouy is a hard working and dedicated lawyer who has won many cases for her clients."
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Experience
Honors
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
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Attorney, Lay Law Office
Associations
Bar Association of Montgomery County
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association
Maryland State Bar Association
National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
National Trial Lawyers Association
Education
2011
University of Wisconsin Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
American University
MA - Masters
2004
University of Wisconsin
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
English