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Attorney Maria Mena is a private criminal defense attorney, divorce attorney, and personal injury attorney serving Maryland and Washington D.C. Her office is located in Silver Spring, Maryland. For over 25 years she has protected the rights of her clients, and has earned a reputation for being aggressive in court, yet sensitve and caring toward her clients.
Practice areas
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| MD | Active | 1999 | 06/09/2017 |
| DC | Active | 1991 | 07/03/2017 |
| PA | Administrative Suspension | 1989 | 06/07/2017 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
| Elite Attorney | Women Criminal Lawyers | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Criminal Defense Attorney | Law Offices of Maria Mena | 1993 - Present |
| General Practice Attorney | Meiselman & Greene | 1991 - 1993 |
| General Practice Attorney | Law Office of Jay Wingfield | 1989 - 1991 |
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| National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2014 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland Hispanic Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Women's Bar Association of Maryland | Member | 2000 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prince George's County Bar Association | Member | 1993 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Montgomery County Bar Association, Bench-Bar Circuit Court Committee | Member | 1992 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bar Association of the District of Columbia | Member | 1992 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association | Member | 1989 - Present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Website | Criminal Defense | 2013 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
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| Howard University School of Law | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| American University | Political Science | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1983 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Hispanic Defense Attorney Conference | DUI Defense | 2009 |
| Martindale-Hubbell publication | Minority and Crimes | 2008 |
Reviews
(3) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(10)
Yahya Thabit, Litigation Attorney
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Sakhouy Lay, Transportation Attorney
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Maria is very well respected in the legal community. She is incredibly knowledgeable, cares about each case, and fights hard for her clients!
Cost
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Payment Methods
Cash, Check, Credit card
Contact
Law Office of Maria Mena LLC
8121 Georgia Ave Ste 800
Silver Spring, MD, 20910-4945
Office (301) 562-9255
Website