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 36 - 40 of 110 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Debra | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Theft

Mark was most understanding, thoughtful and professional in his legal recommendations regarding the theft of a property investment . My co investors and I were victims of a very complicated scenario. Mark was very diligent and spot on with his legal expertise.resulting in the recovery of our invest...ment. We could not be happier or more appreciative of Mark and his team.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

UCONN student charged with marijuana

Our child a UCONN student was charged with marijuana. We hired Attorney Mark Sherman and we would highly recommend him. Attorney Sherman was very professional and responsive to our questions and phone calls. His expertise and familiarity with the subject matter and court system was invaluable and ...he obtained a successful resolution to our child's case.

Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I owe my freedom and life prospects to Mark

I retained Mark’s services after being suspended from college for theft. At the time, I had just (stupidly!) given a full confession to school detectives after they served a search warrant; as someone with zero criminal past, I was terrified of the prospect of a felony record. Even a misdemeanor thef...t record would be a career killer. I searched for a lawyer with a strong track record of defending college students, and found Mark from his website. From the start, Mark was entirely forthcoming about the range of outcomes and his defense plan. He made it clear he would strive for nothing less than a full dismissal of charges, and he dispelled the police lies that I believed- that I wouldn’t be arrested and charged, they just wanted the property back, etc.- and immediately put me in addiction counseling, GA, and classes, to build my defense. He notified me when my arrest warrant, charging me with 7 class B and C felonies, was issued and negotiated zero bond with the prosecutor. Not only did he walk me into jail, but he wrote his phone number on a dollar bill he gave to me. He meticulously analyzed every prosecutorial document- the warrant affidavit, police reports, and discovery file, taking no chances and leaving no stone unturned. Throughout the months of uncertainty and angst, he patiently answered all my questions promptly and in detail; he expertly managed my expectations and never judged me. Mark perfectly executed every aspect of my defense. His team produced an incredibly flattering memo (the judge specifically commended Mark for the quality of the memo), reflecting my accomplishments in high school and college, and carefully vetted character reference letters and one from my counselor. Every detail, such as my log of GA attendance, was reviewed. Every next step was mapped out weeks in advance. His experience showed in his poise in court and in his relationships with the local prosecutor and cops. Many lawyers are intelligent, but Mark is exceptionally sharp and perceptive. Going into my final court hearing, I was incredibly nervous, but Mark was calm and confident, very much the consummate professional. Ultimately, Mark hit a grand slam: FULL dismissal of 7 felony charges, one-year probation, no court mandated counseling, and a restitution amount less than half of what the state sought. He delivered the absolute best possible outcome I could’ve hoped for, a testament to his planning, detail orientation, expertise, and sterling negotiating skills. To get the best outcome, the quality of your legal representation matters as much as the merits of your case; the difference between hiring a any lawyer (forget about a public defender) versus Mark is the difference between getting a misdemeanor plea deal versus getting a full dismissal. I trusted my freedom and future to Mark, I could not have placed them in better hands. Retain the best, retain Mark.

Posted by anonymous | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Worked magic with my Ridgefield 3rd time DUI

I would like to highly recommend the law offices of Mark Sherman to anyone but especially coming from my experience dealing with a multiple DUI situation. I was dealing with a third DUI in Ridgefield and was facing the strong possibility of a year in jail mandatory. the danbury court prosecutors we...re extremely tough and i wasn’t sure if anything could be done. After following all of Marks instructions and his law firm exhausting all their resources to navigate the best route to take in my specific case I was sentenced to a misdemeanor charge instead of a felony, and sentenced as a first time offender instead of a third time offender! I truly did not understand the amazing work and outcome Mark had accomplished until I was sentenced. While in my greatly reduced jail sentence I learned how truly amazing Marks work was by Speaking with other DUI people. this is no exaggeration every other inmate of similar charges and many that had a lot lesser charges I had received the best possible outcome imaginal. It was upon my release that was truly thankful to Mark is is not only an amazing attorney but I very compassionate man who represents his clients honorably and goes above and beyond to seek in my case an even better outcome then imaginable. I had tried specific DUI lawyers in the past and they might as well be a factory with little to no individual care like at Marks firm. This is a honest review which I stand behind and would speak to if were asked. There would be no other firm I would go to or recommend other the the law offices of Mark Sherman.

Posted by Jeff | April 25, 2017 | Criminal Defense

Top notch

I've retained Attorney Sherman to handle many sensitive matters for a very high net worth client and never been disappointed with the results. He brings a tremendous amount of expertise on criminal and certain civil matters along with a great practical sense designed to make sure the client's goals ...are achieved. Highly recommend him.

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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

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Eric Posmantier

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Sean Barrett

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Michael Bivona

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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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