Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in Maryland since: 2002
Education: Regent University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2010 Call today:
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Armed with extensive legal knowledge of family law and a shrewd legal acumen that routinely runs the gamut of myriad complex legal matters, attorney Darin L. Rumer’s most trusted tool in his arsenal is his sheer dedication and commitment to seeing his clients free of their legal woes. At the law office of Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA, in Rockville, Maryland, he is well-equipped to take on cases involving divorce and separation, child custody, support and visitation, domestic violence and many more.
Mr. Rumer completed his undergraduate studies in 1997, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from Clemson University. He went on to attend the Regent University School of Law and received his Juris Doctor in 2000, and two years later, he obtained his license to practice law in Maryland. He also became admitted to practice law in the District of Columbia and Virginia, and also gained admission to practice before the following federal courts:
- The United States District Court for the District of Maryland
- The United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- The United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
Throughout his 20-plus years in the legal profession, Mr. Rumer has garnered numerous accolades from prestigious legal organizations, including being included in the 10 Best list by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and the Top 10 Attorneys list by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. Furthermore, he is rated a perfect score of “10.0” on Avvo and hosts many positive client testimonials on the site as well.
Within his legal community, Mr. Rumer maintains close affiliations with legal organizations such as the Maryland State Bar Association, the Montgomery Bar Association and the Frederick County Bar Association.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2002, Maryland
Professional Webpage: https://www.jgllaw.com/attorney/darin-rumer/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Participated in the Montgomery County Summer Pipeline Internship Program which recruits students of diversity from the area law schools for positions within local firms, 2018
- Montgomery County Bar Association
- Frederick County Bar Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Washington DC
- Virginia
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
- US District Court for the District of Maryland
- US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- Maryland
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Mr. Rumer was instrumental in settling a highly contentious litigation scheduled for an 8 day trial involving multiple real properties, multiple business interests and substantial accounts in excess of $32,000,000, 2021
Representative Clients
- Mr. Rumer has represented celebrities, authors, scientists, professors, teachers, sales professionals, business owners, government employees, members of the Secret Service, and field agents of the CIA. He understands the various dynamics involved with various incomes as well as the need to be discreet in resolutions.
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Mr. Rumer has completed the Court required training to represent children as a Best Interest Attorney
Pro bono / Community Service
- Volunteer with the Maryland Volunteer Legal Services Human Trafficking Project and accepted pro bono cases, 2020
- Volunteer with the Maryland Volunteer Legal Services Human Trafficking Project and accepted pro bono cases, 2021
- Volunteer with the Maryland Volunteer Legal Services Human Trafficking Project and accepted pro bono cases, 2019
- I routinely accept pro bono cases from the Montgomery County Bar Association - Pro Bono Program, 2019
- I routinely accept pro bono cases from the Montgomery County Bar Association - Pro Bono Program, 2017
- I routinely accept pro bono cases from the Montgomery County Bar Association - Pro Bono Program, 2016
- I routinely accept pro bono cases from the Montgomery County Bar Association - Pro Bono Program, 2015
Educational Background
- Mr. Rumer earned two (2) Bachelor of Arts degrees from Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina in Psychology and Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, 1997
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Guest Lecturer – Father’s United for Equal Justice
- Guest Lecturer – Montgomery County Commission for Women
Honors
- Superb Rating 10.0, AVVO, 2026
- Super Lawyers® Maryland – Rising Star, 2008-2010
- Lead Counsel rated in the Discipline of Family Law
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys – Named 10 Best Attorneys (Maryland for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service), 2014-2022
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys – Nationally Ranked Top 10 Attorneys for Excellence in Family Law, 2017-2022
- Avvo calculates ratings based on public data collected on each attorney and the information provided in their profile. The public data collected comes from a variety of sources, including public records (state bar associations, regulatory agencies, and court records) and other published sources on the internet. Avvo’s mathematical module considers and weights the information collected and provided to calculate a numerical rating, ranging from 1 to 10. Within the model, Avvo takes into account factors that consumers and legal professionals believe are relevant to an attorney’s qualifications, including experience, professional achievements, disciplinary sanctions, and peer reviews, Superb 10.0 Rating, AVVO, 2022
- Avvo calculates ratings based on public data collected on each attorney and the information provided in their profile. The public data collected comes from a variety of sources, including public records (state bar associations, regulatory agencies, and court records) and other published sources on the internet. Avvo’s mathematical module considers and weights the information collected and provided to calculate a numerical rating, ranging from 1 to 10. Within the model, Avvo takes into account factors that consumers and legal professionals believe are relevant to an attorney’s qualifications, including experience, professional achievements, disciplinary sanctions, and peer reviews, Superb 10.0 Raiting, AVVO, 2024
- Avvo calculates ratings based on public data collected on each attorney and the information provided in their profile. The public data collected comes from a variety of sources, including public records (state bar associations, regulatory agencies, and court records) and other published sources on the internet. Avvo’s mathematical module considers and weights the information collected and provided to calculate a numerical rating, ranging from 1 to 10. Within the model, Avvo takes into account factors that consumers and legal professionals believe are relevant to an attorney’s qualifications, including experience, professional achievements, disciplinary sanctions, and peer reviews, Superb 10.0 Rating, AVVO, 2023
- Avvo calculates ratings based on public data collected on each attorney and the information provided in their profile. The public data collected comes from a variety of sources, including public records (state bar associations, regulatory agencies, and court records) and other published sources on the internet. Avvo’s mathematical module considers and weights the information collected and provided to calculate a numerical rating, ranging from 1 to 10. Within the model, Avvo takes into account factors that consumers and legal professionals believe are relevant to an attorney’s qualifications, including experience, professional achievements, disciplinary sanctions, and peer reviews, 10.0 Superb Rating, AVVO, 2020
- Avvo calculates ratings based on public data collected on each attorney and the information provided in their profile. The public data collected comes from a variety of sources, including public records (state bar associations, regulatory agencies, and court records) and other published sources on the internet. Avvo’s mathematical module considers and weights the information collected and provided to calculate a numerical rating, ranging from 1 to 10. Within the model, Avvo takes into account factors that consumers and legal professionals believe are relevant to an attorney’s qualifications, including experience, professional achievements, disciplinary sanctions, and peer reviews, 10.0 Superb Rating, AVVO, 2021
- Darin Rumer was recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in family law, Who's Who Top Lawyers - Family Law, Marquis Who's Who, 2020
- Avvo calculates ratings based on public data collected on each attorney and the information provided in their profile. The public data collected comes from a variety of sources, including public records (state bar associations, regulatory agencies, and court records) and other published sources on the internet. Avvo’s mathematical module considers and weights the information collected and provided to calculate a numerical rating, ranging from 1 to 10. Within the model, Avvo takes into account factors that consumers and legal professionals believe are relevant to an attorney’s qualifications, including experience, professional achievements, disciplinary sanctions, and peer reviews, 10.0 Superb Rating, AVVO, 2019
- Mr. Rumer was selected as one of the ten best attorneys in Family Law by client satisfaction, Ten Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2020
- Mr. Rumer volunteered with the Maryland Volunteer Legal Services Human Trafficking Project for women who have been disenfranchised and abused and accepted pro bono cases, Mr. Rumer volunteered with the Maryland Volunteer Legal Services Human Trafficking Project, Maryland Volunteer Legal Services Human Trafficking Project, 2021
- Mr. Rumer was selected as one of the top 10 attorneys in client satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Ten Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2021
- Selected by peer review for excellence in the field of family law, Nationally Ranked Top Ten Family Law Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2021
- Selected by peer review for excellence in the field of family law, Nationally Ranked Top Ten Family Law Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2020
- Mr. Rumer volunteered with the Maryland Volunteer Legal Services Human Trafficking Project for women who have been disenfranchised and abused and accepted pro bono cases, Mr. Rumer volunteered with the Maryland Volunteer Legal Services Human Trafficking Project, Maryland Volunteer Legal Services Human Trafficking Project, 2020
- Selected for excellence in the field of family law, Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2019
- Selected for excellence in the field of family law, Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2018
- Selected for excellence in the field of family law, Nationally Ranked Top Ten Attorney, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, 2017
- Mr. Rumer was selected as one of the top 10 attorneys in client satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Ten Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2018
- Mr. Rumer was selected as one of the top 10 attorneys in client satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Ten Best Attorneys - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2019
- Mr. Rumer was selected as one of the top 10 attorneys in client satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Top 10 Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2017
- Mr. Rumer was selected as one of the top 10 attorneys in client satisfaction from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, Top 10 Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2016
- "Counselor at Law" Award 2000 presented by the faculty of Regent University School of Law to one student in each graduating class, Counselor at Law Award, Regent University School of Law Faculty, 2000
Industry Groups
- Frederick County Bar Association
- Maryland State Bar Association
- Montgomery County Bar Association
- Prince George's County Bar Association
Office location for Darin L. Rumer
111 Rockville Pike
Suite 975
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: 240-399-7895
Selections
2 Years Rising Stars
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2010
