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 21 - 25 of 91 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Impecable professionalism

Mark and his team were able to get two felony charges, assault and unlawful restraint , dismissed and expunged from my record. In order to accomplish this feat mark had to negotiate and pressure opposing counsel, work with prosecutors and plead with the court to accommodate my personal situation i...n order to permit me to attend court mandated programs out of state. All this while working to minimize impact at work. Mark did a masterful job informing legal/compliance at my place of work thereby minimizing any profesional repercussions. I found Mark through a personal reference and I'm extremely glad I did. The day after my arrest he met with me explained everything with precise detail and drew out the exact roadmap of how my case would play out , something that immediately put me at ease. More importantly however is how responsive Mark and his entire team were throughout the entire process. No matter how mundane my questions on concerns were I would get them answered immediately and for that I'm extremely grateful to Mark and his team. Without a doubt I would definitely turn to Mark if I ever had any criminal matters present themselves

Posted by anonymous | December 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mark is masterful

As a married 63 yr old mother of 4 adult children and attorney I had never been charged with so much as a traffic ticket. So, when a minor traffic accident resulted in an Evading Responsibility charge, I was not only embarrassed but concerned about the effect on my reputation and future. After a qu...ick internet search regarding the charge, the first atty reference was for The Mark Sherman Law Firm. I immediately called and Mark got back to me within minutes. From our very first call, he put me at ease and explained how he would handle my case. After asking for a continuance at my first court date, he worked masterfully to review the police file and my CV, contact the other party, suggest writing a letter of apology, and worked with the prosecutor to have the charge reduced to a simple infraction for which I paid a fine and the case was closed. I am forever grateful for his professionalism, his compassion, his knowledge of the law and the courts and his attention to detail. His strategy worked and I am so glad that he stood beside me evry step of the way. I give him the highest of recommendations!! Thank you Mark.

Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Excellent criminal defense lawyer

Following the highest recommendation of a prominent Greenwich marital lawyer, I consulted with Attorney Mark Sherman following my arrest for disorderly conduct which resulted in a protective order barring me from my marital home. It had become clear to me that the lawyer initially representing me was... not sufficiently proactive in advocating for my right to return home; and I decided to hire Atty. Sherman. From our very first discussion, I could see that Mark was very proactive, highly strategic, and detail-oriented; and any time we spoke, I felt that the swift and successful outcome of my case was his highest priority. Not only did we achieve a Nolle prosequi, effectively dropping the charges against me; but Atty. Sherman was also able to effectively remove a link to the details of the arrest from an online news source – not an easy task, and one which I understand is fast becoming a special area of expertise for him. Mark was a compassionate listener and a highly effective advocate for my rights; and I give him, both personally and professionally and without reservation, my very highest recommendation.

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Suspended Registration

I hired Mark and his associates to represent my 19 y/o daughter, who was essentially arrested and issued a misdemeanor citation up in Clinton, CT for a suspended registration while driving my recently deceased mother's car. My mom passed away last December and I took over her car for my kids to driv...e. While in the ridiculous process of retitling and registering a NY plate to a CT plate, the DMV in NY suspended the registration and we were never notified. My daughter was pulled over by a 20 y/o rookie cop for no apparent reason. When she asked why she was being pulled over, the cop said, "your Registration is suspended", started to walk away from the window, then turned around, came back and said, "and, oh yeah, you ran a yellow light". My daughter called me sobbing as she had never been pulled over before and had done nothing wrong. I asked her to put the officer on the phone so I could plead with him to be easy on her because this was not her fault and his answer to me was, "Ma'am, I have 20 more years on the job and I'm not going to jeapordize my career because your daughter failed to follow the law." He proceeded to put her in a tow truck with a stranger who had to drive her and the car 2 hrs back to our house after stopping at the ATM so my daughter could pay him $400 CASH. By the time the cop got back to the station, his story changed of course and now my daughter had run a RED light. The truth is, he ran her plate because it was from NY and pulled her over. He wrote her for 4 separate infractions, including driving an uninsured and unregistered vehicle, a misdemeanor. I called Mark Sherman to handle the case for us and upon our first court appearance, he sent one of his female associates, who was, not only so professional, but handled my daughter with such care and kindness. The attorney explained everything completely and set expectations, so that we felt completely at ease. Our second and last appearance was yesterday and another associate attorney from Mark's office appeared for my daughter. Again, he was extremely professional and very nice. By the time we arrived at the courthouse he had gotten the whole case nolleyed by the prosecutor with no fines and told us that the whole case would be expunged from her record. If you need a criminal attorney, I highly recommend that you call Mark. From the first time I called him, our case was handled quickly, and with a no-nonsense attitude. There was no hourly billing, so no incentive to drag the case on. He was fair and completely delivered on his promise... which was refreshing and reassuring. I was particularly impressed with his choice in hires for the associate attorneys in is office, which tells me a great deal about how he runs his business. I've never had to hire a criminal attorney before and hope I never need one again, but if you are in CT and need criminal representation, call Mark Sherman.

Posted by jason | October 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Charges DROPPED for marijuana and paraphernalia possession

I found Mr. Sherman online through many websites similar to this one. I was cited for marijuana and paraphernalia possession in Darien, CT. After hours of research and consulting other lawyers in the greater CT area, Mr. Sherman showed the highest level of engagement with my case. He met with my fam...ily and talked us through the legal process. Mr. Sherman made my family feel very confident in the outcome of my case. I did not need to go to court and he worked very hard to ensure everything was correct. I urge anyone in this situation to at least consult a lawyer regarding this. Do NOT just pay the ticket and think it will be OK. There are very serious problems that can follow you around for years if you do not get this taken care of. I am very fortunate to have found Mark Sherman, and I highly recommend him to anyone in legal trouble.

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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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