Background
The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland brought disciplinary proceedings against attorney Arya Saleh. The matter reached the Supreme Court of Maryland from the Circuit Court for Montgomery County and was argued on September 9, 2026.
Two days later, the Supreme Court issued a per curiam order resolving the sanction. The order did not describe the underlying conduct or explain the Court’s reasoning, stating that those reasons would appear in a later-filed opinion.
The Court’s Holding
The Supreme Court of Maryland ordered Saleh disbarred from the practice of law in Maryland, effective immediately. It also directed the Clerk to remove Saleh’s name from the register of attorneys and comply with the notice requirements of Maryland Rule 19-761(b).
Under Maryland Rule 19-709, the Court further ordered Saleh to pay all costs assessed by the Clerk. It entered judgment for those costs in favor of the Attorney Grievance Commission and against Saleh.
Key Takeaways
- Saleh’s disbarment took effect immediately on September 11, 2026.
- The Clerk must strike Saleh’s name from Maryland’s attorney register and provide the required notices.
- The order does not state the grounds for disbarment; the Court said its reasons would be provided in a later opinion.
Why It Matters
The order imposes the most severe attorney-disciplinary sanction and immediately bars Saleh from practicing law in Maryland. It also confirms that Saleh bears the assessed costs of the proceeding.
Because the Court deferred its reasoning, this order establishes the disposition but does not yet provide factual findings or legal analysis that could guide attorneys or disciplinary practitioners in other cases.