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Mark Joseph Sullivan

Mark Joseph Sullivan

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 100% Criminal Defense

Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Cash, Check

Contact Information
  • Mark J. Sullivan
    555 South Palm Canyon Drive
    Second Floor
    Palm Springs, CA 92264
    Office: 760-327-●●●● - show
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The braintrust of SullivanShaw, Criminal Law (SSCL) - Denise E Shaw (left) and Mark J Sullivan (right).
Shaun Sullivan, Mark J Sullivan's son, is an outstanding law student at the University of San Diego Law School. He is shown here in his time away from law school, doing legal research in his private office at the firm.
Lobby. This is the view looking east showing the entrance to Ms. French's office (at left) and the reception room (at right), with the scales of justice in the center.
Scales of Justice in foreground. In background, some of the TRIALS1 Awards commemorating the hundreds of cases wherein Mr. Sullivan obtained not guilty verdicts and dismissals in the 28 years in that he's practived criminal law in Palm Springs

About me: Mark J.Sullivan is widely considered the preeminent criminal defense attorney in Riverside and San Bernardino County Courts, and has been for over two decades.... more

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“Gregory”

Posted by: anonymous, 2009-03-25 8 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Mark Sullivan has been representing me in a case since November 2009. He has explained the procedure and process of my case and the best strategy in... more

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Endorsement from lawyer: Barbara Kristal , Rancho Mirage (CA), 8 months ago
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I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark Sullivan is extremely knowledgable in criminal law and has a proven track record of good results for his clients.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Raymond Wood , Indio (CA), 8 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 35 years since Mark Joseph Sullivan was first licensed to practice law in CA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Criminal Law Specialist at SullivanShaw, Criminal Law 2008–present
Criminal Law Specialist at Mark J Sullivan, Attorney at Law 1981–2008
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
American University, Washington College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1974
University of Massachusetts at Boston magna cum laude B.A. Political Science 1972

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Perfect 10.0 Attorney Rating Avvo.com Lawyer Ratings 2009
Super Lawyer 2008 SuperLawyer Magazine 2008
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
President's Club Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 1988–2009
Member NAACP 1990–2009
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: How do I find out if a criminal complaint was...
Mark's answer: Well, the good news for you is that criminal records for Los Angeles County Superior Court can be... more
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Selecting Your Lawyer CJA Magazine 2006
Testifying in Court CJA Magazine 2005
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Cases
Title:
People vs. Rudy T Jonas
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
Not guilty verdict
Description:
This was a case charging the defendant and his brother with having beaten a man into submission with a baseball bat. The case turned on the fact...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Elect John Kerry Kerry-Edwards 2004 2004
National Law Day Celebration Law Day 1999 1999
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