$ 200-275 per hour
Mark Stephen Williams
About Mark
Biography
Mark is the Public Defender of Cattaraugus County. He has handled thousands of cases including murder, rape, robbery, burglary, assault and drug cases. He has tried serious felony trials to verdict with acquitals in murder, rape, burglary, felony drug possession, child sex abuse and assault cases. With an acquital rate of better than 80%, Mark is not afraid to try the toughest of cases. He has a very limited private practice handling cases in Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Wyoming and Allegany Counties. With prior legal experience trying personal injury cases and courts-martial cases, he knows his way around in courtrooms.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
95%
45 years | 10,000 cases
General Practice
5%
45 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 38 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 29 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 44 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Mark S. Williams, Esq.
P.O. Box 275, Hinsdale, NY, 14743-0275
Public Defender of Cattaraugus County
Blue Bird Square, 175 N Union Street, Olean, NY, 14760-2700
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Posted by JESSICA | December 7, 2010
Was in need of a great lawyer.
I was in a real bind when I went to Mark for help. I was at risk of loosing my daughter to my estranged husband. My ex told me that he was not going to bring my daughter back to me and that I would never see her again. I went to Mark for help, I ended up with full custody, but also giving the husband...
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Experience
Honors
1996
Navy Commendation Award, US Navy
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Public Defender, Cattaraugus County
1998 - 2002
Owner, Williams & Associates
1981 - 2003
CDR, US Navy JAGC
Associations
2014 - Present
National Association for Public DefenseAttorney Member
2005 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
2003 - Present
New York State Defenders AssociationAttorney Member
2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersAttorney Member
1986 - Present
Cattaraugus County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1986 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1981 - Present
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2003 - 2003
Cattaraugus County Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
P. vs. Ricky Childs
Not Guilty Jury Verdict
Education
1981
University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Alfred University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers