Maryland’s #1-Rated* DUI & Criminal Defense Lawyer
Enjoy a one-on-one working relationship with Arya to achieve the best outcome possible.
Arya wants to win as much as you do!
Why Hundreds Trust Arya Saleh With Their Freedom
You work directly with Arya. Period.
As a former prosecutor, Arya will know your case inside out.
As a former prosecutor, Arya will know your case inside out.
Arya answers your call and immediately begins to counsel you right away.
You will never have to deal with middlemen, secretaries, paralegals, assistants, or junior lawyers.
Arya will be there with you from start to finish.
As a former prosecutor, Arya will know your case inside out.
As a former prosecutor, Arya will know your case inside out.
As a former prosecutor, Arya will know your case inside out.
After serving as a senior prosecutor for MD, he ran one of the largest DUI and criminal defense firms for the state.
This experience will be invaluable to the handling of your case.
He knows how the state builds their cases and thus can dissect your case from all angles, through his elite lens.
He fights like it’s his own case
As a former prosecutor, Arya will know your case inside out.
He fights like it’s his own case
Arya treats every case not like a new piece of business, but rather, a fellow human being putting their life in his hands.
In their darkest moments, Arya’s clients trust him to protect their life, liberty, and rights.
Arya treats this as a sacred calling.
Who is Arya Saleh?
When you hire Arya Saleh, you’re hiring one of Maryland’s most experienced and trusted DUI and Criminal Defense attorneys.
Before defending clients, Arya served as a Felony Prosecutor and head of the Gang Unit within the Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office. That means he knows exactly how prosecutors think, build their cases, and negotiate — giving his clients a powerful inside advantage from day one. He’s handled investigations at every level — local, state, and federal — which now allows him to spot weaknesses and opportunities other lawyers miss.
After leaving government service, Arya was recruited by one of Maryland’s top defense firms to grow its DUI and Criminal Defense practice statewide. There, he refined his approach to defense: every case is personal, every detail matters, and every client deserves a plan that protects their future.
Today, clients from all walks of life trust Arya to guide them through some of the most stressful moments they will ever face. His clients consistently credit him with protecting their records, careers, and families, which is reflected in his standing on Avvo as the Maryland attorney with the most 5-star reviews in his field.
Arya often tells clients that “good people have bad days.” His focus is helping them get back on solid ground and move forward with confidence. He provides clarity when everything feels chaotic and a plan when the path ahead seems overwhelming.
Outside the courtroom, Arya is a devoted husband and father of two incredible kids. He’s a fluent Persian speaker and a lifelong musician — but in court, he’s known for one thing: turning his clients’ worst days into something beautiful.