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 6 - 10 of 36 reviews | DUI & DWI

Posted by anonymous | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Exceeded Expectations, Loyal, and Trustworthy

Mark and his team are worth every dollar, I was pulled over for DUI in Greenwich CT after 11PM on a Tuesday, called Mark on the spot as this is not my first. Mark gave me step by step instructions from the minute the police officer approached my vehicle all the way through confirming the charges were... dropped a year later. Mark is extremely well connected and an expert in his field, hands down delivered above expectations and is the only Lawyer I would trust at his word. Mark helped me keep focused on my day to day (job) and handled every requirement required for the case to be dropped. Mark, I truly cannot thank you and your staff enough for your efforts towards my cause, I would happily recommend you to anyone in a similar situation.

Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Delivered an excellent result

My young son was facing a long jail term at the hands of an aggressive prosecutor in his DUI case in Danbury. He had managed to get himself in more trouble making his prospects grim. A colleague told me "you need to hire Mark Sherman" and it was the best advice I could have gotten. Mark was responsiv...e, very hands on and took us through all the issues. He brought together a team of experts and piece by piece he put together a defense that ultimately yielded a sentence far shorter than what the court was originally seeking. He was a vigilant, compassionate and relentless in his advocacy. When I had lost all hope and expected my son to be in jail for a very long time, Mark delivered a result that was beyond my expectations.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mark D. Sherman

Mark Sherman and his legal team did excellent job getting my Stamford drinking while driving charge dismissed and record expunged. He is an exceptional attorney and a nice guy. You can't find anybody better than him. l. I highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mark Sherman

I would highly recommend the law of Mark Sherman. After being arrested for DV charges, I hired an attorney who did very little. Long story short, my 1st lawyer wanted me to take a plea deal with a felony conviction because he did not know the law and was only looking to end the case ASAP for his be...nefit, not mine. At this point, I knew I needed to find a new attorney who was willing to understand the case and work hard for me and my family. After meeting with Mark, I knew I had the attorney I needed and hired him to start working on the case with his team due to his knowledge of the law and his passion to represent me. I distinctly recall his last words when I left our first meeting….”even if you don’t hire me, don’t take the plea…the law allows you a different course of action which will not negatively impact your current and future life”. I could feel in my gut Mark had my best intentions in mind! Right from the start, I had consistent communication, recommendations of professionals to help with the case, detailed information on the law, and was in the “know” of the game-plan from start to finish. During this time, I was then arrested again for a DUI…which of course, I hired Mark to handle the new charges. Once again, Mark and his team (specifically Christine Gertsch) handled the case extremely professionally, especially knowing the laws and how this new arrest would impact the DV charges. At this time, Mark and his team laid out an even more specific game-plan for me to follow and to seek professional help. Unlike my original lawyer, Mark and/or team members would contact me with updates and requesting specific information from other professionals to present to the judge at each court date which showed my commitment and professional opinions emphasizing I deserved a positive outcome in both cases. It was evident to me that Mark knew exactly what positive steps I needed to show the court in order to have a second chance Recently after months of follow-up with the prosecutors and my personal commitment to his recommendations, the judge presiding over the case granted me specific programs which Mark knew from day 1 were possible with the charges. The programs allow me to learn from my mistakes while progressing to my future court date in May 2018 to have all the charges dismissed. With my past and current career I am constantly asked to provide recommendations for people and their specific craft, and most of the time I nicely reply “I would rather not”. But, in this case…I give Mark Sherman and his firm my highest recommendation. If you are seeking a lawyer and a team to work for you...contact Mark.

Posted by anonymous | May 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Driving with Suspended License

So, I'm an ordinary 20 something gal who's continuing on to grad school in the fall. About a year and a half ago, I got a dui in CT (I'm a MA resident). I hired a lawyer to help me out- pretty disappointed because she could have done better for me and also communicated better on the consequences of d...riving in CT without clearing up everything with the CT DMV. Fast forward to now- I got into a car accident near Stamford. Didn't realize my license was suspended- so I hired Mark Sherman because I knew I couldn't get through this by myself. Right away, he took my call and listened to my messy situation; and his team started working on my case without any delay. Driving with a suspended license from a dui could have resulted in a mandatory 30 day jail sentence. Jail is just not me. So grateful and appreciative that no matter what time, even weekends, and no matter how many times I contacted Mark, he was always very friendly and responsive. Such a great man and lawyer! At my hearing, he was able to dismiss the case without even having me attend. Don't know how, but Mark worked his magic to pull this off. No jail time and no court fees! Can't say enough good things about him- not only does he know the law, he really knows how to communicate with 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

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