Seth R. Okin

Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in Rockville, Maryland

Price Benowitz LLP
Seth R. Okin
Price Benowitz LLP

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI-DWI

Licensed in Maryland since: 2012

Education: University of Baltimore School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025 Selected to Rising Stars: 2014 - 2022
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Price Benowitz LLP

110 N. Washington Street
Suite 206
Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: 410-952-2332 Email: Seth R. Okin Visit website

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Seth is licensed in the United States District Courts for the District of Maryland. He prides himself on his tenacious approach to each and every one of his cases and his ability to craft a strong defense, always fighting for the best outcome possible, no matter the severity or complexity of the charge. The New York native made his way to Maryland via American University in Washington, DC, and Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he graduated with Bachelor of Science degrees in Sociology and Anthropology. He began his Master’s Degree in Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Management and completed his Juris Doctorate at the University of Baltimore.

Seth is a member of the Maryland State Bar Association, the Baltimore County Bar Association, the Prince George’s County Bar Association, the Maryland Criminal Defense Attorney’s Association, and the American Bar Association. He has experience in family law, both in general mediation and child access mediation. Additionally, Seth has done extensive work in the field of personal injury, medical malpractice and landlord/tenant matters.

When Seth is not at his Washington D.C., Rockville or Baltimore Law Offices, he devotes much of his free time to supporting the American Cancer Society, specifically in the area of funding-raising for Breast Cancer, Leukemia/Lymphoma and Lung Cancer research, as well as the Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital for Children. Additionally, Seth takes pride in his annual sponsorship of the Howard County Bar Association’s Bowling for Badges, Salvation Army Angel Tree Program and in pet rescues where he is an active participant in the local community.

First Admitted: 2012, Maryland

Professional Webpage: https://pricebenowitz.com/our-team/seth-okin/

Pro bono/Community Service:
  • Baltimore City Public Schools - Truancy Court Program 
  • actively involved/donates regularly with Mount Washington Children's Hospital, Hydrocephalus Association, Camp Airy & Louise Development , 2023
  • American Cancer Association
Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • STATE BOARD OF LAW EXAMINERS - Character Committee for the Second Appellate Circuit of Maryland 
  • American Bar Association
  • Prince George's County Bar Association 
  • Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association
  • Baltimore County Bar Association
Educational Background:
  • Towson University, Bachelor of Science Degree, Sociology & Anthropology, 2004
  • Univeristy of Baltimore, Master's Degree work in Negotiation, Mediation, and Conflict Management
Honors/Awards:
  • http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2014/07/28/morality-pays-big-for-criminal-defense-attorney-in-baltimore/ Seth R. Okin, Esq. is a criminal defense attorney who has an impeccable ability to connect with the inner core of clients – to unearth what makes each individual truly ‘tick.’ Okin enthusiastically works to seemingly and effortlessly defend alleged offenders with fierce due diligence, simultaneously dispensing doses of increased social responsibility to unsuspecting, yet appreciative citizens., Featured Criminal Attorney, CBS Baltimore, 2014
  • The Highest Possible Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards - This rating is the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is managed and monitored by the world's most trusted legal source - Martindale-Hubbell.  , Rated AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017
  • The National Trial Lawyers - 2013 through 2018: Top 40 under 40 is a professional organization composed of the top trial lawyers from each state or regions of certain highly-populated states who are younger than the age of 40., Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association, 2013
  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers 2013 through 2019 - The National Trial Lawyers is a professional organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from across the country who exemplify superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers., Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, 2013
  • Criminal defense attorney Seth Okin has a perfect Superb 10.0 out of 10.0 Avvo Rating., Perfect 10.0 out of 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating, Avvo
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • Shining the Light on SFST's (Standard Field Sobriety Testing) in Court, 2014
  • Blood Evidence in DWI Cases: Mastering the Science, 2014
  • Mediation Certification as set forth in Maryland Rule 17-106, 2011
  • Child Access Mediation Certification as set forth in Maryland Rule 17-104(b), 2010
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Seth Okin was a speaker at the NBI - National Business Institute's Gun Law in Maryland CLE, July 2016 and June 2017 - The constitutional protection of individual gun rights has never been stronger, but regulatory and liability concerns can hamper even the most responsible owner. Is your knowledge of federal, state and local law effective enough to protect your client from criminal or civil charges? Let our experienced faculty give you the insight you need. Learn the difference between Title 1 and Title 2 firearms, the requirements for selling at a gun show versus selling to a private party, and more. Make sure your clients are able to exercise their Second Amendment rights while avoiding liabilities that can put themselves or others at risk., Speaker, www.nbi-sems.com/Details.aspx/Gun-Law-in-Maryland/Course-Book/R-72583CDR%7C?NavigationDataSource1=Rpp:20,Nra:pEventDate%2BpEventStartTime%2BCredit+Hours%2BpCreditRecordCreditHours%2BCredit_C2%2BpStandardPrice%2BSeminar+Location%2BScope+of+Content%2BpLocat, NBI - National Business Institute, 2016
  • Seth Okin was a speaker for the Truancy Prevention for the Center for Families, Children and the Courts in 2012., Speaker, Truancy Prevention, Center for Families, Children and the Courts, 2012
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Office location for Seth R. Okin

110 N. Washington Street
Suite 206
Rockville, MD 20850

Selections

2 Years Super Lawyers
9 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2025
  • Rising Stars: 2014 - 2022

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