Mark A. Bederow

Mark Bederow represented me in an overcharged case that never should have been. He was clear and concise in his explanations. He was always reachable and returned every phone call and email. He walked me through the entire process and was an exemplary attorney. At the end he was able to get all t...he criminal charges dismissed. I would recommend him to anyone who needs a criminal attorney who works hard. I hope to never have to use his services again but absolutely would if I had to.

My name is Kevin. I am the Chair of the Criminal Defense Practice Group at Levene, Gouldin & Thompson, LLP -- a 60 attorney firm with several offices located throughout upstate New York. Mark and I met during our very first day of law school at Syracuse University almost 20 years ago and we've been ...good friends ever since. We didn't have a lot of free time back then but when we did, Mark was the only guy who liked watching Law & Order more than me. I mean, contracts, property, torts and the rest of the curriculum was fine, but for us it was the study of criminal defense that kept law school interesting. In fact, by the the end of our third year Mark and I had completed virtually all of the same advanced trial practice and advanced criminal procedure classes-- a series of elective courses that you could take after the first year and which most of our peers had very little to no interest in. Mark was at the top of the class and he's as sharp now as he was then. In fact, whenever I have a client from upstate who needs help down in the NYC area, Mark is my go to guy. If you're in a jam hire Mark Bederow. You won't be disappointed.

I know and have used quite a few lawyers over the years, unfortunately once for criminal charges. After many consultations I thought I was ok with my choice but then realized I could do better. After speaking and then meeting Mark I knew right away I wished he was my attorney from day one. Not onl...y does he know what to do in and out of the court room but he is also an honest person, meaning you can trust him. I put my life in his hands, not only did I win my case but I have custody of my children, I can't begin to say how much I recommend him. Thank You, Billy

In 2008 a person with whom I had a disagreement accused me of a crime. The accusation was baseless with many inconsistencies, but nonetheless I was arrested and locked up in lower Manhattan for 36 hours before appearing before a judge and being released. The next several months became a waking ni...ghtmare. With no evidence against me save a written statement containing numerous contradictions, I expected to see the prosecution's star witness discredited at the first hearing and have the case thrown out. Instead I watched an overly zealous assistant district attorney run circles around two separate defense attorneys at multiple hearings. I sat helpless as opportunities to articulate my position were squandered and I was arrested subsequently two more times based on additional accusations by the plaintiff. Completely discouraged I reached out to a trusted family friend who without hesitation suggested I call Mark Bederow. From my first conversation with Mark I had renewed faith that I could beat the case against me. Mark agreed based on evidence before the court that the charges were without merit and he went to work straightaway shutting down the DA’s double talk and bully tactics. At our first appearance I stood next to Mark as he articulated my version of events and for the first time since the ordeal had begun I believed I was being heard. The clarity of Mark’s presentation appeared to resonate with judge and I am certain that things began turning my way at that moment. During our second appearance Mark brought additional clarity, exposing several contradictions by the plaintiff in written and sworn statements. This rattled the prosecution and the judge began to openly question the accuser's version of what happened. During our final appearance, the charges were dismissed and the damaged credibility of the plaintiff put me in a powerful position to negotiate a settlement of our joint interests. Mark did more than win my case. He gave me confidence from the beginning that he would do everything in his power to insure a reasonable outcome. Simply knowing I had a skilled, tireless and professional advocate was enough to reduce the stress I had been battling over the preceding months and enabled me to get refocused on other parts of my life. I have recommended Mark to several people over the years and have heard nothing but praise similar to my own.

In 2012, the first time in my life, I had to seek legal representation. I was arrested at a checkpoint in Manhattan. The experience is something I will never forget or wish on anyone. I felt a lot of inaccuracies were made during checkpoint that lead to my arrest. I requisite a lawyer that had DA... experience in Manhattan and could provide clear-cut answers to my case; that is when I found Mark. I called and left a message and quickly received a call back from Mark; we spoke briefly of my situation and that same afternoon I was sitting in his office discussing my case. Mark is sincere, honest, straight-forward and above all knowledgeable. Instantly, I could see he loved the law, but also respected. After we shock hands and by the time I reached the elevators - I knew he was the right person to represent me. A case that should have not taken long to try took over 2 years and more than 10 court room appearances. During every step of the process Mark was beyond responsive, communicated truthfully, and never tried to deter me from perusing what I believe to be just. Mark is the reason; today I have clean criminal record that could have tarnished my professional career. Words can never express the gratitude I have for Mr. Bederow. Therefore, I highly recommend Mark Bederow.