Arya Saleh

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Arya Saleh

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 16 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Clarksburg, MD
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

P.O. Box 271, Clarksburg, MD

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About Arya

Biography

**BEST REVIEWED DUI ATTORNEY IN MD** MOST 5★ REVIEWS! read hundreds of real past client reviews… “CALL.HIRE.TRUST.WIN.” CALL and let Arya counsel you... HIRE and experience the ClientFirst™ difference! TRUST in Arya’s expertise and process… WIN against the toughest odds!

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**BEST REVIEWED DUI ATTORNEY IN MD** MOST 5★ REVIEWS! READ NOW and hear it straight from real past clients… “CALL.HIRE.TRUST.WIN.” CALL and hear Arya tell it straight... HIRE and feel the ClientFirst™ difference! TRUST in Arya’s advice and expertise… WIN against the toughest odds!

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

Pay Attention! "oh yes, we handle DUIs too" is a far cry from "we are NCDD-trained-at-Harvard, advanced DUI practitioners." When your career, family, driving privilege and health are at stake, ask yourself, who are you entrusting your case to?

17 years

50%
Criminal Defense 25%

While he's handled it all in the past, Arya's criminal practice focuses currently on drug, assault and firearms cases. His affinity for these cases stems from his time as Gang Prosecutor, when these charges constituted the bulk of his caseload.

17 years

25%
Personal Injury 25%

If you have been recently injured in an auto accident, call us right away to speak directly with a founding attorney in our practice . Will treat you like family and fight for you to the very end. No middlemen and no junior lawyers. One call is all!

17 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 16 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Arya Saleh, Esq.

P.O. Box 271, Clarksburg, MD, 20871

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Arya Saleh's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

536 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Expungement

Posted by J | August 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

5 STARS HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIRING!

If you find yourself in a jam with the law, and are looking for a 5 star defense, DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT AND HIRE ARYA SALEH AND HIS TEAM AT ALPERT SCHREYER POE!!! Earlier this year I got charged with assault, which caused me to violate my probation with a hit and run case. I was super stressed ...out knowing the severity of the situation, so I decided to look in to the best rated lawyers in the area. Low and behold, I quickly found Mr. Saleh and contacted him. We discussed the details of my case over the phone because of the Coronavirus Pandemic limitations. I quickly became comfortable and trusting in Mr. Saleh Even though I didn’t get to consult with him in person! He assured me I was in great hands with him in my corner and I believed him! After hiring him, Mr. Saleh went over a step by step instruction guide with me for me to follow. He told me everything I needed to do To a T. This went a long way! The office staff was amazing as well! They communicated quick and clear, notifying me of any updates with my case. I am more than happy to say that upon completing Mr. Saleh’s recommended instructions leading up to court, my charges were dropped and expunged from my record! I got in trouble during the thick of a pandemic. I hired Arya Saleh and he took great care of me!!! I trusted him with my well-being, and you can trust him to!!!

Posted by Donna | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Grateful Mother

Words can not describe how truly grateful and blessed I am to have Arya Saleh as my sons lawyer. As a mother you want to make sure your child is in the best hands from the moment they are born from choosing the best daycare to now selecting the best lawyer to represent your child in a life altering m...oment. Mr. Arya Saleh handled my sons case, stern but carefully walked him through the worse case scenario to the best case scenario, he doesn’t sugar coat. Mr. Saleh was able to get my sons case dismissed and even went above and beyond to walk us downstairs to the clerks office to help fill the forms out to expunge his record. If you want a lawyer that goes the extra mile, Mr. Saleh will be the best fit

Posted by Troy | May 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Best Lawyer in the DMV - Highly Recommended!

I don't know where to begin or how I could ever repair Arya Saleh and his team at Alpert Schreyer with everything they have done for me. I hired Arya to represent me in a DUI/DWI case and was not disappointed in my decision. From the first time I contacted Arya I could tell he was very knowledgeable ...with DUI/DWI cases and that he would be my best chance in court. Arya, being a former prosecutor in Maryland, was a big relief as he knew Judges and Prosecutors. He was always very quick to respond and was always available to answer all of my questions (no matter how dumb they might have been or what time I was asking them). When I started the process, I was uncertain of what the outcome would be but Arya assured me that if I followed all of his very detailed instructions that I would get the best possible outcome in court. I had four (4) separate charges and Arya was able to get every single one dismissed. Which, of course, was the best result I could've asked for. In addition to that great news, I ended up with no court fees and no probation at all. All I had to do was take a 6 week alcohol education course which, in my opinion, was worth every minute and dollar of mine. I truly learned a great lesson from this incident and with Arya's help I was able to experience this lesson without taking a huge hit on my finances or having any worries with my career. In 90 days I will have all of my charges expunged from my record and I will be a new man again. I would highly recommend that anyone facing a DUI/DWI (or anything for that matter) to hire Arya Saleh and you will not be disappointed with his services. Thanks again, Arya, and God bless!

Posted by Darrell | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Great DUI Lawyer

I was facing my 2nd DUI in 4years and was obviously nervous and very uncertain of my future (since I drive for a living). I contacted Mr Saleh and immediately felt he was the right choice for me. He listened, advised and suggested a program for me to follow prior to my court dates. My MVA hearing ...was reduced to a 6 month restricted license and my court case for Totally Dismissed and Expunged! I strongly recommend Mr Saleh for his skill and understanding of the law. Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!! DM

Posted by Allison | August 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Life Saver

If you are in the process of searching for an attorney, you can stop your search now. Arya is the best of the best, pick of the crop, top of his class... You will not find anyone more qualified, professional, or sincerely happy to help you win your case. About 2 months ago, I was caught in a not s...o good situation with drugs and was a total wreck on how I was going to get out of the mess I had made, but once I met Arya and went over my case with him I felt a 100 times better. He was clearly capable of taking on my case, that to me was huge, but knowing he has handled much larger and worse cases than mine, with great success, helped tremendously. After meeting with him I felt a ton of weight being lifted off of my shoulders and I knew right then and there that as long as I did the few things he had asked of me, that I could leave my problem safely in his hands and go on with my daily routine knowing that it was going to be okay.... That is exactly what happened. Just as promised, he handled things on my court date so smoothly. He came in, prepared, professional, and ready to take on whatever came our way. Because Arya doesn't go in with just a plan A, but he has a B and C, if necessary. Within a blink of an eye, the moment I had been dreading for over a month, was done and over before it even started. While my husband and I were waiting to get through the doors to the courtroom, he excused himself for a moment to speak with the prosecuting officer, with whom he very quickly formed a great rapport. In no time, the officer was on our side, enough so that he dropped ALL charges as long as I sign up for classes and attend when scheduled. So, all there was to do was to go in front of the judge and set a new court date in 30 days and if I just attend the classes, in the end, not only would I not be convicted, the whole case will be expunged. I have never been more impressed in my life, his professionalism, experience, charm, knowledge, and skills were off the charts. Not only that, I feel as if he really cares about me getting the help I need to get my life back on the right track.. Anyone that is lucky enough to have Arya on their side is going to be very happy and grateful for the experience. I do not believe it is ALL about the money for him (although I am sure that is a big motivator, Ha!) Thanks Arya, I don't know where I would be right now without you and thanks for proving that not all attorney's are .....well, you know. Ha! Let's just say you give people in your profession a good name. Thanks for everything!

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Arya Saleh's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Berman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"When I was an ASA, if I saw Mr. Saleh was on the other side, I gave my file another once over. Mr. Saleh is an extremely hardworking advocate for his clients (who were always extremely well mitigated thanks to him). He is diligent and highly competent. I endorse him without hesitation."

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James Farmer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I sincerely endorse Arya. He is knowledgeable and fearless, which are two very important traits when it comes to a criminal and DUI/DWI defense lawyer. State's attorneys respect him and know that, if necessary, he can try a case. I've personally seen him in court a number of times, and can attest to his work. He is one of the few lawyers in Maryland that I respect and trust enough to discuss trial strategy with. That is saying something."

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Jeffrey Bowman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arya is an incredibly hard working and dedicated individual. Having known him professionally and personally for nearly five years, I would be confident to have him handling any matter on my behalf. He has earned his good reputation throughout the State and is known for being an excellent attorney."

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Matthew Engler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the great privilege of working with Arya in the State's Attorney's Office for Frederick County. I was, and still am, incredibly impressed with his diligence, intelligence, and careful attention to detail. In fact, as a litigator, Arya is among the most persuasive and articulate lawyers I have ever observed. He sets the gold standard that I, and many others, respect and seek to emulate. If you are searching for a lawyer who can clearly explain the law and aggressively protect your interests in court, then go no further - you found Arya."

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Jason Komninos

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Other

"I met Arya at the National College for DUI Defense Summer Session where we attended seminars taught by some of the most experienced defense attorneys in the country. I was immediately impressed with Arya's passion for defending his clients. The fact that Arya attended these seminars shows that he is dedicated to honing his skills and achieving the best possible results for his clients."

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Lawrence Kohn

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Arya is a former Prosecutor who knows both sides of the law. He is a fierce advocate for his clients."

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Gregory Jimeno

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Arya and am very impressed with his level of passion for helping his clients as well as his willingness to continue to stay on top of the latest trends in the legal profession. With Arya's background as a prosecutor he is well suited to do a great job for his clients."

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Matthew Chalker

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having had the opportunity to work alongside Arya as a colleague in the legal community, and having gotten to know him on a personal level, I am confident in stating that Arya is a conscientious, thorough and detail-oriented attorney. Additionally, having worked on cases together, it is clear that right from the beginning of a case, Arya puts the interests of his clients' first. He has gained the respect of fellow attorneys and Judges throughout the State, which is readily apparent in the courtroom, where he excels as a strong trial attorney. I wholeheartedly recommend Arya."

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James Dellmyer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arya provides consistent and sound legal advice to his clients. His approach is incredibly thorough, and the results he achieves for his clients are evidence of this level of preparation. Arya exhibits a high level of professionalism, both in and out of the courtroom, and I highly recommend him."

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Randall Levine

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arya is quite simply the finest young criminal defense attorney in Maryland. He is respected by judges, and has a natural command of the courtroom that is the envy of other attorneys. I can say without qualification: as Arya's client, you will always be well represented."

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Andrew Alpert

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of knowing Arya Saleh both personally and professionally for several years and am lucky to have him working as our Director of Criminal Litigation. Arya is a former prosecutor with an impressive commitment to providing the best possible legal representation for his clients. He is also an experienced trial attorney who uses his advanced knowledge of Maryland DUI and Criminal Law to provide the best possible outcome in each case. Arya has a strong commitment to maintaining the highest level of personal and professional ethics and I endorse his work and recommend him to anyone seeking a top notch Criminal Defense attorney."

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Esteban Gergely

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Absolutely phenomenal lawyer!"

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Carl Somerlock

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Saleh is a very passionate advocate. He is intelligent, dedicated and hard working. He's a lawyer you can actually trust."

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Lonny Bramzon

Litigation lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arya is one of the attorneys that I go to for advice when my situation gets difficult. His knowledge of the law is outstanding. His knowledge of the inner workings of the courts and litigation is even more outstanding. He really really knows his stuff. An awesome attorney and an awesome person. I could not endorse an attorney more strongly than Arya."

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James Lewis

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Other

"Arya is an exceptional person and a true professional. He knows what it takes to get the job done and it is without reservation that I recommend him as counsel for your criminal case."

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Jonathan Cohn

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Arya at the National College for DUI Defense Summer Session. Arya is a former prosecutor who is fighting hard for his clients. He has great perspective given his background. I would certainly recommend Arya to anyone charged with an offense in Maryland."

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Kevin O'Grady

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Arya is a tough lawyer with the skills to get your case handled in the best manner."

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Adam Nero

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Arya is an incredibly talented trial lawyer. His experience as a former prosecutor is a huge benefit to his clients. I've turned to him for advice while preparing my cases for trial. I recommend his services on any criminal matter."

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Matthew Kunka

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Murphy

Personal injury lawyer

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Shawn Poe

Workers compensation lawyer

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Michael Berman

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jeffrey Bowman

Litigation lawyer

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James Farmer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Engler

Litigation lawyer

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Jason Komninos

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Lawrence Kohn

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gregory Jimeno

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Chalker

Criminal defense lawyer

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James Dellmyer

Criminal defense lawyer

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Randall Levine

Litigation lawyer

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Esteban Gergely

Criminal defense lawyer

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Carl Somerlock

Criminal defense lawyer

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Wilfred Guillory

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lonny Bramzon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Virginia Landry

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jonathan Cohn

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Eric Weitzel

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Client’s Choice, Avvo

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Client’s Choice, Avvo

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Client’s Choice, Avvo

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Client’s Choice, Avvo

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Client’s Choice, Avvo

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Returning Member, National College for DUI Defense

2016

Client's Choice, Avvo

2015

NCDD Member, National College for DUI Defense

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Principal, Arya Saleh, Esq.

2020 - 2021

Director, Scheuerman Law, LLC

2015 - 2020

Director, Criminal Litigation, Alpert Schreyer Poe, LLC

2013 - 2015

Assistant State's Attorney, Felony Narcotics Unit, Frederick County State's Attorney's Office

2011 - 2013

Assistant State's Attorney, District Court Division, Frederick County State's Attorney's Office

2010 - 2010

Law Clerk, State's Attorney's Office For Montgomery County

2010 - 2011

Judicial Law Clerk, District Court Of Maryland, Montgomery County

Associations

2016 - Present

Maryland Bar Foundation

Fellow

2015 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2015 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2015 - Present

Anne Arundel County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Prince George's County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Howard County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Frederick County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association

Member

2015 - Present

Maryland Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

MVA v. Client

No Action

State of MD v. Client

Dismissed

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Education

2016

NCDD Summer Session, Harvard Law School

Certificate of Completion

2016

TCDLA

Certificate of Completion

2015

NCDD Summer Session, Harvard Law School

Certificate of Completion

2015

NACDL & NCDD

Certificate of Completion

2015

MCDAA

Certificate of Completion

2009

Delaware Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2004

University of Maryland, College Park

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

University of Maryland School of Law

Trial Advocacy Judge

2014

University of Maryland School of Law

Trial Advocacy Judge

2013

University of Maryland School of Law

Trial Advocacy Judge

Languages

English

Persian

Activity

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