Mark Daniel Sherman

Mark Daniel Sherman

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 27 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Stamford, CT
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile

29 5th St, Stamford, CT

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 26 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1999

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 27 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1999

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Mark Sherman, LLC

29 5th St, Stamford, CT, 06905-5013

Connecticut Domestic Violence Information Center

29 5th St #2,, Stamford, CT, 06905

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Mark Daniel Sherman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

354 Client Reviews

Showing 81 - 85 of 110 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DUI/DWI Lawyer

I was currently entering my third year of graduate school when I made the worst decision of my life. I decided to drink and drive after leaving a bar in Newtown, Connecticut. I was pulled over and arrested on the scene. I couldn’t believe I had just thrown away my entire student career because of a s...tupid and irresponsible decision. I never thought something like this would ever happen to me. The next day I went online and found a DUI lawyer under The Law Offices of Mark Sherman. After leaving a message, within minutes I received a call from Mark, who not only took my case but reassured me that my life wasn’t over. He discussed the case with my family members and reassured them as well that he was going to get the best possible outcome. He was very thorough in answering any questions that I had and also provided me with steps that we were going to take to not only defend my case, but also get the case dismissed. When going through a first arrest, you want reassurance and things made simple for you because you’re under so much stress and pressure. Mark and his staff could not have done a better job of this as their skills, service to my cause, and responsiveness went above and beyond. I cannot speak more highly of Mark who helped to get me where I am today. Any time I had a question he allowed me to call or text his personal cell phone and would answer immediately. He is in my opinion the best DUI lawyer in Newtown Connecticut. As part of the requirements for my school, we must notify them if anything like this happens. Mark worked with my school and smoothed things over. He wrote a letter to my dean explaining my case and reassured them that my case would be dismissed. My school not only felt comfortable with Mark’s letter, but also reassured me that no action would be taken by the school. He not only defended my case, but also defended me to allow me to stay in school. I could not have imagined working with anyone else but Mark and his staff. They honestly went above and beyond to give me a second chance. It has been a year later and my case has officially been dismissed. It is a mistake I know will never occur again and thanks to Mark I was given a second chance. I’m so proud to say that I will be graduating from school in the Spring. I highly recommend Mark Sherman and his Office for representation of anyone who’s been arrested for DUI/DWI around the Newton, Connecticut area.

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Extremely helpful and achieved great result

Mr. Sherman was able to assist me on a charge in the Danbury area on a very short time schedule. Helped to resolve issue in order to prevent any consequences with a job I was soon to be starting. He was able to work very quickly through the court system to get the best possible result with the leas...t amount of discomfort possible. I would highly recommend his services.

Posted by SCH | March 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Client Service and Result

I contacted Mark Sherman's offices after receiving a speeding ticket in Danbury. Although I'm a practicing attorney in NYC, I am unfamiliar with the legal market in CT, so I located Mark Sherman's offices through online resources. I didn't know what to expect, but was impressed beginning with my fir...st call to the firm. I was immediately connected with an attorney (Mike Bivona; licensed in both CT and NY) who explained to me the process for disputing tickets in Danbury, CT, and the costs involved in fighting my ticket (in my case, a very reasonable fixed fee). Based on my very positive impression coming out of that conversation, I immediately retained the offices of Mark Sherman, and from then on was kept apprised of status (without my having to call just to check in). It was nearly 5 months before the hearing, but was contacted as soon as a hearing date was scheduled. I was further impressed when Mark Sherman then called me on the morning of the hearing to explain that the ticket had been dismissed and described how the hearing went. As a practicing attorney, I know how unusual it can be to receive the level of client service and personal attention I experienced with Mike Bivona and Mark Sherman. Mike was extraordinarily responsive throughout the process (taking my calls on the occasions I called, and responding to e-mails almost immediately), and Mark himself handled the hearing. Suffice it to say that even if the result had not been perfect (which it was), I had absolute confidence that Mark and his team did everything they could and should to ensure the best possible result. I highly, highly recommend Mark and his team, and would absolutely use them again (even though I hope I don't have to!). Thanks to Mark and Mike, the ticket was dismissed. He even handled the minor hearing fee (to avoid the hassle of my corresponding with the court administrator), which I then reimbursed him for after the hearing. Win, win, win on all counts. --SCH

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent Internet Scrubbing Service Provided

Mark and his team help to remove publications of my dismissed charges that would have ruined my reputation online forever! I felt so afraid and ashamed and didn't know what I could do to clear my name online, but when I found his website, I knew I had to try. I'm so glad that I did because he got the... results I was looking for and aggressively pursued the publishers immediately upon hiring. I could have never achieved these results on my own. If you find yourself in this situation, don't hesitate, talk to Mark! My call was returned that very day, and he immediately went to work contacting the publisher and even followed through with updating Google indexes. I highly recommend his law firm to anyone serious about repairing their online reputation after an arrest and dismissal. Don't give up, call Mark Sherman!

Posted by A New Canaan Mom | January 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mark Sherman is the Best Drug Possession & Domestic Violence Attorney in CT

As a mother, I never dreamed that I would be looking for legal representation for my teenage son for multiple charges, felony possession of heroin and domestic violence to name a few. What started in the early teen years as seeking advice for handling a possession of marijuana infraction quickly spi...raled into finding someone we could trust with our son's future. Mark guided us through the most complicated, life altering legal battles that accompany the growing epidemic of drug abuse in our community. Mark fought tirelessly for our son to have a fresh start and a future that many teenagers and young adults aren't fortunate enough to experience due to incarceration or death. Mark was the most skilled, responsive and dedicated advocate for our son, and he knew the exact approach to take to avoid guilty pleas and sentences that would have left him with little hope for a future that could still have so much promise. To put your life in someone else's hands is one thing. To put your child's life and future in someone else's hands is something I would never wish on another mother, but in the event you do need help, Mark is so much more than just a brilliant criminal defense attorney, he is actually someone who genuinely cares about his clients.

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Mark Daniel Sherman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Black

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 11

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Full disclosure: Mark hired me as an intern while I was still in law school. I owe him a debt of gratitude for doing so, but that is not relevant to my endorsement of him. My endorsement is based on watching him practice law on behalf of his clients. He's tenacious in the courtroom, honest behind closed doors, caring, communicative, and knowledgeable. Bottom line: Mark is a great lawyer, and someone I endorse as an important member of Connecticut's legal community."

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Lauren Jacobson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark is one of the most hardworking, smart, and zealous advocates I have had the pleasure of working with. Without hesitation, I would recommend my family and friends to Mark as I know he would effectively take care of their legal needs. I highly endorse Mark and his team of attorneys."

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Melissa Needle

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am a Fairfield County Divorce Lawyer who has known Attorney Sherman for many years. Occasionaly, some of my client matters involve a criminal component or layer. I have referred a great many clients to him and will continue to do so without hesitation. Mark works tirelessly, is an aggressive advocate, and delivers great results for his clients. I highly recommend Attorney Sherman. There is no doubt his is one of the leading criminal attorneys in Connecticut."

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Jonathan Jacobson

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Sherman as a criminal defense attorney. Mark is compassionate, knowledgeable, and cares for his clients' very diverse matters."

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Svetlana Prizant

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Maddox

Litigation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an extremely intelligent, diligent and conscientious advocate. He is strategically astute and takes advantage of every possible resource as he and his firm seek the best possible results for their clients. He and his firm deliver the highest level of client care and representation."

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Elizabeth Moran

Unknown lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Cummings

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Sherman is incredibly knowledgeable in the area of Criminal Defense. He is also an outstanding advocate for his clients. There is a difference between a good lawyer and a great lawyer. Mark Sherman is great."

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Robert Gruler

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an exceptional lawyer. For years he has been defending his clients with skill and passion. Practicing criminal defense in Arizona, I can attest to Mark's expertise in this field. He delivers results as is evident in every aspect of his practice. Highly recommended."

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Peter Billings

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the chance to work with Attorney Sherman and his office on several serious matters. They aggressively fight for their clients and routinely obtain the best possible results. You can't go wrong hiring Attorney Sherman."

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Jeremy Saland

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark and I have worked on matters together in the area of criminal law. Mark is as dedicated as he is bright. I genuinely trust Mark's judgment, knowledge and legal analysis. Not only does Mark possess the legal know how, but he has remarkable skill and experience to match."

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Sean Barrett

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Attorney Sherman and his associates on a number of cases over the years. They all do fantastic work, and any one who chooses their services will be in great hands!"

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Eric Posmantier

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is responsive, intelligent and well respected by the local legal community. Mutual clients have been extremely satisfied with his counsel. I offer my highest endorsement of his work."

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Michael Bivona

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mark is an excellent attorney who works extremely hard to get the best result for his clients. He is constantly available to all of his clients and is tirelessly working on each case as if it were the only case he has."

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Melissa Needle

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Matthew Maddox

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Cummings

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Gruler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremy Saland

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Billings

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Carta

Employment and labor lawyer

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Carole Orland

Family lawyer

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Richard Kent

Family lawyer

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Eric Posmantier

Family lawyer

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Sean Barrett

Family lawyer

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Michael Bivona

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Connecticut Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Top Attorneys in Connecticut, Connecticut Magazine

2012

Connecticut Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Top Attorneys in Connecticut, Connecticut Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, New England Super Lawyers

2011

Connecticut Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, Supers Lawyers Magazine

2011

Top Attorneys in Connecticut, Connecticut Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, New England Super Lawyers

2011

Top Attorneys in Connecticut, Connecticut Magazine

2010

Connecticut Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Top Attorneys in Connecticut, Connecticut Magazine

2010

Top 40 Professional Under 40, Fairfield County Business Journal

N/A

Top 40 Under 40 Business Professionals, Fairfield County Business Association

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Lead Counsel, Connecticut Domestic Violence Information Center

2000 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of Mark Sherman

Associations

1999 - Present

New York State Bar Association

1999 - Present

Florida Bar Association

1998 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

United States Second Circuit Court of Appeals

United States District Court, District of Connecticut

United States District Court, Southern District of New York

United States District Court, Eastern District of New York

The Fairfield County Bar Association

The Civil Rights Committee of the Anti-Defamation League

The Civil Rights Committee of the Anti-Defamation League

The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Anti-Defamation League

Civil Rights Committee Member

Education

1998

Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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