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Mark R Stephens

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Overview

Practice Areas

35% DUI / DWI
15 years, 1,500 cases
25% Domestic Violence
15 years, 600 cases
20% Criminal Defense
15 years, 600 cases
10% Violent Crime
13 years, 230 cases
10% Appeals
10 years, 40 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Always), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

Law Office of Mark R. Stephens

2825 Colby Avenue Suite 304

Everett, WA 98201

Office: 425-252-0573
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Languages Spoken

Spanish

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Client Reviews

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6 reviews

“Asult 1”

Posted by: Carl, 2011-05-24 9 months ago.

Client Review: Mark was good at explaining the possibilities or consequences of the charge. I knew how serious it was but he was confident that he could prove my... more

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“Did great work for me”

Posted by: Susan, 2011-05-04 9 months ago.

Client Review: Mr Stevens was very trustworhty, upfront, cinfident, and he totally knew what he was doing.

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12 endorsements

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I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark for more than 10 years. He remains one of the best prepared lawyers and one of the most zealous advocates... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Jolly , Mukilteo (WA), 8 months ago

I've had the pleasure of working with Mark for many years. He is a leader in the courtroom as well as in the legal community. He is passionate about... more

Endorsement from lawyer: William Bowman , Seatle (WA), 10 months ago

Résumé

License

15 years since Mark R Stephens was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1996	01/31/2012

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Owner at The Law Office of Mark R. Stephens	2002–present
Contract Attorney at Washington Appellate Project	2001–2002

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Washington School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1996
University of San Diego	History	BA - Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude	1992

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Attorney Member	YMCA High School Mock Trial Competition	2010-present
	Snohomish County Bar Association	1996-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 10

Answers:	69	Legal Answers
	5	Best Answers
	37	Answers marked as good
Guides:	2	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

Bothell v. Barnhart, Washington Supreme Court, Docket #84907-2

Outcome: Court of Appeals decision Affirmed, new trial ordered.

City of Bothell v. Barnhart, 234 P. 3d 264 - Wash: Court of Appeals, 1st Div. 2010

Outcome: The Court unanimously overturned both the Bothell Court and the King County Superior Court on direct appeal.

State v, Redmond, 150 Wn.2d. 489 (2003)

Outcome: The Washington State Supreme Court unanimously ruled my client was denied a fair trial because the Judge refused to instruct the jury that a defendant who claims self-defense has "no duty to retreat" from an aggressor.

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
Common Sense Takes Leave	The Everett Herald	2010
Legal Quirk Lets Bothell Man Avoid Jail	The Seattle Times	2010

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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Fourth Amendment Protection and Washington Privacy Rights	Senior Class Civics Seminar	1999