Mark is willing and able to take cases in Municipal Courts, District Courts, Superior Courts, and Appellate Courts all over the State of Washington. Below please find some examples of the types of cases Mark has experience handling.
Felony Cases
Being convicted of a felony could cost you your liberty, your job, your gun rights, and your voting rights. Mark has handled hundreds of felony cases, ranging from property vandalism to first-degree murder.
Misdemeanor Cases
A gross misdemeanor offenses carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail, and a simple misdemeanor could result in incarceration of up to ninety days. What is more, certain misdemeanors can lead to the deportation of non-citizens. Mark's courtroom experience will be a valuable asset if you're charged with a misdemeanor offense.
Traffic Offenses
Getting arrested for driving under the influence starts a legal process that can be dizzying. Being pulled over for a traffic offense like driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, or even failure to a transfer a vehicle title can result in significant criminal charges. Mark has handled many traffic offense cases and is prepared to assist you.
Appeals
Mark is an experienced appeals attorney. He clerked for a federal appeals court and regularly files briefs and argues in the Washington Supreme Court and Courts of Appeals. He has worked on many cases that have reached the United States Supreme Court. If you've been convicted of an offense and need counsel to argue your appeal, contact Mark.
Domestic Violence
Washington law punishes domestic violence with severe consequences--even when the alleged victim asks for charges to be dismissed or no-contact orders to be dropped. Mark has tried many domestic violence cases to a jury, including charges for Assault, Harassment, and No-Contact Order Violations.
Sex Offenses
If you're accused of sexual misconduct, you need an aggressive advocate to defend your rights and reputation. Many sex offenses can result in the judge imposing a life sentence, and Mark has earned outstanding results for clients charged with sexual assault and other forms of sexual misconduct.
Vacating Convictions
Recent changes in Washington law have made it easier to "clean up" your record by vacating a conviction. If a conviction is vacated, you no longer have to answer "yes" if an employer asks you if you've ever been convicted of a crime. If more than three years have passed since you finished the terms of your sentence, contact Mark to see if you qualify for to vacate your conviction.
