Maryland & Washington, D.C.
Serious Legal Matters Deserve Serious Counsel
From criminal defense, DWI/DUI, and personal injury to academic and professional misconduct, Allen H. Orenberg helps clients respond clearly, carefully, and strategically when the outcome matters.
How Can We Help?
Federal criminal charges, DWI/DUI, investigations, appeals, and agency contact
For matters involving federal court, prosecutors, law enforcement interviews, white collar allegations, narcotics, weapons, RICO, forfeiture, DWI/DUI, and related proceedings.
Learn About Criminal Defense →Academic misconduct, honor code, research, and faculty disputes
For students, faculty, and professionals facing plagiarism, cheating, research misconduct, grant fraud, licensing, or employment-related proceedings.
Learn About Academic Misconduct →Serious accident, negligence, insurance, and injury claims
For people injured because of unsafe conduct, property conditions, medical error, defective products, vehicle collisions, or claims complicated by insurance pressure.
Learn About Personal Injury →Additional Practice Areas
Mr. Orenberg also represents clients in the following matters throughout Maryland and the District of Columbia.
- Business LitigationCommercial disputes and litigation matters
- Professional Licensing IssuesDefense before licensing boards and disciplinary panels
- MD & DC Traffic & DUITraffic offenses, DWI/DUI, and MVA hearings
- Appeals & Post-ConvictionFederal and state appellate representation, including 4th Circuit and D.C. Circuit appeals
Why Clients Choose Allen Orenberg
Allen H. Orenberg has practiced law in the Washington metropolitan area for more than 40 years, representing clients in Maryland and D.C. courts and in federal courts nationwide. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, the D.C. Circuit, and other federal circuits, as well as the U.S. District Courts for Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Colorado.
He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a peer-review rating he has held for more than 35 years. He is a former president of the D.C. Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (1996–1998) and has served as president of the Simon E. Sobeloff Law Society (2017–2023). He earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law and his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Maryland, College Park.
- EducationSouth Texas College of Law, J.D., 1980 · University of Maryland, College Park, B.A. Political Science, 1977
- Court AdmissionsU.S. Supreme Court · 4th Circuit & D.C. Circuit Courts of Appeals · U.S. District Courts for Maryland, D.C. & Colorado · Maryland & D.C. Courts of Appeals · PA Supreme Court
- Professional AffiliationsMaryland Bar Association · D.C. Bar Association · Bar Association of Montgomery County, MD · Maryland Criminal Defense Lawyers Association · Former President, D.C. Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (1996–1998) · Simon E. Sobeloff Law Society (President, 2017–2023)
What Clients Say
I fully endorse Allen Orenberg for his ability to explain all the options to me and guide me toward the one that obtained excellent results.
J.L. — Silver Spring, MD
I am deeply grateful that I had Allen Orenberg to help me untangle the issues surrounding my academic misconduct and plagiarism case. His clear and direct advice made all the difference.
Doc Shantz — Rockville, MD
When I was arrested, my first thought was how I was going to provide for my family. Allen Orenberg helped me and my family obtain a bond so I could go home while fighting my case. Then, Mr. Orenberg successfully negotiated a plea bargain that resulted in no jail time.
Anonymous — Bethesda, MD
Frequently Asked Questions
You'll speak directly about your situation and have the opportunity to ask questions before deciding how to move forward.
Yes. Mr. Orenberg represents clients in Maryland and D.C. state courts as well as federal courts.
No. Academic misconduct proceedings are administrative, not criminal — but a finding of responsibility can still have a lasting impact on a student's or faculty member's record and career.
A confidential conversation about your situation, your options, and what to expect next.
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For urgent legal questions, a phone call is usually the fastest path.
301-807-3847Main Office: Rockville
3206 Tower Oaks Blvd, 4th FloorRockville, MD 20852
Washington, D.C. Office
1341 14th Street NWWashington, D.C. 20005