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Mark W. Bennett

Mark W. Bennett

10.0

Superb

Experience 5
Industry Recognition 5
Professional Conduct 5

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 22 reviews
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23 endorsements
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 57% Criminal Defense
    14 years, 1200 cases (4 examples)
  • 33% Federal Crime
    14 years
  • 10% DUI / DWI
    14 years

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Fixed (Always)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Bennett & Bennett
    735 Oxford Street
    Houston, TX 77007
    713-224-1747
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Languages
  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (2)

About me: I defend people in state and federal court in Houston, Texas, and anywhere else I am needed. Please check out my website for information, including video... more

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Client Reviews

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Overall rating
5 star rating
Trustworthy
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Knowledgeable
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Kept me informed
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  • I recommend Mark Bennett.
  • I used Mark 1-6 months ago.
  • Mark handled my Criminal Defense matter.
  • I have previously worked with 1-2 lawyers.
Client Review: I was shocked and frustrated recently when I tried to find a criminal lawyer after being arrested for a Class C misdemeanor. As though spending even... more
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Endorsements
Jeremy J. Richey
Endorsement from lawyer: Jeremy Richey , Charleston (IL), 1 day ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Endorsement: Mark is a top-notch criminal defense lawyer. He's a passionate defender and brilliant advocate. If you are arrested in Houston, Mark Bennett's... more

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Résumé

Licenses
  • 14 years since Mark W. Bennett was first licensed to practice law in TX.
  • 12 years since Mark W. Bennett was first licensed to practice law in CO.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Bennett & Bennett 1995–present

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers' College 1999
University Of Houston 1995
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Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Best Criminal Law Blog ABA Journal 2009
Top Criminal Defense Lawyers in Houston H Texas Magazine 2004
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association 1995–present
Member Collin County Criminal Defense Lawyers' Association 1999–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 4
Question: if a person is indicted in TX isn't he or she...
Mark's answer: No. The indictment could sit out there, effectively sealed (not public information) until the... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Apprendi in the Fifth Circuit HCCLA Defender 2001
Internet for Lawyers N/A 2000
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Cases
Title:
State of Texas vs. W.H.E.
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
"Not guilty" verdict from jury.
Description:
A Harris County Sheriff's Deputy had pulled my client over after my client left a bar. My client allegedly fled from the police and then failed the...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Criminal Trial Advocacy Criminal Trial Advocacy Class 2004
Criminal Trial Advocacy Criminal Trial Advocacy Class 2003
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Criminal Defense Resources

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