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Mark Aaron Hinrichs
also known as MH Criminal Defense
About Mark
Biography
Delivering Results when it counts the most!!
As a criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Mark Hinrichs represents and protects individuals facing serious consequences in the criminal justice system. Mark is privileged and honored to stand with the individual citizen to “level the playing field" against the Commonwealth - an adversary with vast resources and advantages. Every case is important and gets nothing less than a 100% effort and focus in order to get the best result possible for each client.
In 2000, Mark graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Miami. Following graduation from college, he secured employment as a paralegal working alongside Roy Black, Esquire, and other attorneys at Black, Srebnick, Kornspan, and Sumpf, P.A., one of the best, highly-respected criminal defense firms in the United States. In 2007, Mark graduated from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and subsequently passed the Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar examinations that same year.
Since 2008, Mark has dedicated his career to becoming an expert criminal defense lawyer. Over the past ten years, he has trained with some of the most successful, highly respected criminal defense attorneys in Philadelphia, Miami, and Newark, New Jersey. Mark learned the value of relentless preparation, continued commitment to expanding his knowledge and skill, integrity for the profession, and unwavering perseverance to win– key ingredients for the most successful criminal attorneys. He approaches every case with the client’s needs and concerns as a top priority. Unless instructed otherwise by the client, each case will be investigated and prepared with the attitude that the case will be resolved successfully at trial rather than to immediately recommend the client plead guilty. Mark conducts a full, exhaustive investigation of the allegations in order to provide the client with all available options supported by sound, reliable legal advice. Attorney Hinrichs handles each case personally and does not send unknown associates to court in his place. If you hire Mark, you get Mark.
Upon relocating to the Lehigh Valley, Attorney Mark Hinrichs brings approximately 11 years of Philadelphia criminal defense trial experience to the area, and will continue the same aggressive, professional, and thorough legal representation to his cases throughout Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.
Attorney Hinrichs and his wife reside in the Lehigh Valley and are avid fans of the Philadelphia Eagles, Phillies, the Miami Hurricanes, and F1 racing.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
40%
18 years
Drug Crime
20%
18 years
Violent Crime
20%
18 years
Sex Crime
15%
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Pennsylvania for 18 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 18 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
MH Criminal Defense
3477 Corporate Parkway, Suite 100 - #619, Center Valley, PA, 18034
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Posted by Anthony | August 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
MH Criminal Defense
After getting into a bar brawl one night, a week later I found out that I was being charged with felony aggravated assault. I needed help and made the first call to MH Criminal Defense. This was the only call I needed to make. Mark understood the situation and gave me a fair price, then went to wo...
Posted by Thomas | August 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Highly recommend
If you want an attorney who is going to go to bat and secure the best possible outcome for his clients, Attorney Hinrich’s is your guy. He spends time to understand your case/situation and uses his vast legal experience to navigate the legal system while proving a high-level of service and counsel. ...
Posted by Rhiannon | August 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
2 cases WON
Mark Hinirchs has represented me both of the times I was criminally charged, including my first. I can't put into words how nervous I was about everything, I knew I needed help but I didn't know where to turn and didn't want to make the wrong decision. Mark is an incredible lawyer and I'm so thankful...
Posted by Jim A | July 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great Attorney!
I was staring at a dramatic change in my life due to a fatal car accident. Though I had no priors, the prosecution initially insisted on me serving time. I had been referred to mark from someone in Nashville- yes, Nashville, TN. Even though Mark’s office was a couple hours or more away from the count...
Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing attorney for top tier felony cases
He got my felony case dropped at the preliminary hearing. I do not how he did it. I was freaking out for months until Mark came in and took care of it. I left with no record and case over!!!
Mark Aaron Hinrichs's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mark has shown time and time again his proficiency in a courtroom and his extensive knowledge of the law. I am proud to have him work alongside me."
"I endorse Mark Hinrichs as a criminal defense lawyer. He is experienced, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and effective in getting results for his clients."
"Mark is an excellent and thorough attorney. I’ve seen him in action several times. He will work hard for you and he doesn’t shy away from taking a case to trial."
"An excellent and thorough attorney, who is impeccably honest and diligent. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"Mark is an extremely diligent and aggressive attorney that gets great results for his clients."
"Mark is a great attorney. I've seen him fight hard to protect the rights of his clients and get results."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is probably one of the top 5 criminal defense lawyers in the Philadelphia area. I have worked with him on several matters. i hope to have the opportunity to work with him again."
"Mark is one of the best attorney's in the area. He is tough and he's not afraid to take a case to a jury. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark has turned himself into one of the busiest lawyers in the City through hard work and skill. His contributions to the legal community are well respected."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a highly skilled attorney."
"I have often had the occasion to encounter Mark in court and I am very comfortable saying he is a smart, competent, aggressive attorney who zealously advocates for his client's rights."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an excellent attorney."
"Mark is a terrific attorney. I have known him for several years, and he continues to get great results for his clients."
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Mark is a skilled litigator. We've worked together on many cases and I've seen first hand that he has the skills to win."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorney, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2015
Featured Attorney, AVVO
2014
Client's Choice, AVVO
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Owner, MH Criminal Defense
2022 - 2022
Lead Trial Attorney, A Criminal Defense Firm
2019 - 2021
Trial and Appellate Attorney, Palissery Hinrichs, LLC
2017 - 2019
Trial and Appellate Attorney, A Criminal Defense Firm In NEPA
2014 - 2017
Trial Attorney, The Law Office of Mark A. Hinrichs
2013 - 2014
Trial Attorney, Nino V. Tinari, & Associates
2010 - 2013
Trial Attorney, Law Offices of A. Charles Peruto, Jr.
2008 - 2010
Assistant Public Defender, The Office of the Public Defender of Bucks County
Associations
2023 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2017 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Com v. R.O.
Superior Court reversed the denial of PCRA relief and remanded for a new hearing
Com. v. R.K.
successful non-trial disposition
Com. v. J.H.
all charges dismissed by the Commonwealth
Commonwealth v. B.G.
Not Guilty
Commonwealth v. E.A.
Not Guilty
Com v. A.M.
suppression motion granted
Com v. O.M.
charges dismissed - motion for mistrial granted
Com v. R.K.
Not Guilty
Com v. R.J.
Not Guilty
Com v. G. J.
Not Guilty
Com v. G. J.
Not Guilty
Com v. A.S.
Not Guilty
Com v. M. G
Jury Trial - Not guilty on felony sexual assault charges and possession of a instrument of crime
Com v. J.C.
nolle pros
Com. v. M. H.
Jury Trial - Not Guilty all charges (2 counts of each of the following: attempted murder/agg. assault/ and VUFA - firearms)
Com. v. R. B.
Jury Trial - Not Guilty of the attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault of law enforcement by firearm on 7 alleged victims
Education
2007
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of Miami
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
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