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Mark E Schamel
About Mark
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
White Collar Crime
50%
28 years | 300 cases
Criminal Defense
40%
28 years | 500 cases
Administrative Law
10%
28 years | 100 cases
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Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 20 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 26 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Mark E Schamel
1200 19th Street, NW, Fifth Floor, Washington, DC, 20036
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Mark E Schamel's Reviews
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Posted by Susan Bozorgi | September 17, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Mark is a fierce advocate - great defender!
Any client who has Mark Schamel as counsel is a lucky client - either corporation or individual. He is a brilliant and experienced trial lawyer and has a never give up attitude. I have the utmost respect for Mark and love working alongside him. He is a lawyer’s lawyer.
Posted by Dr.Ganesh , client. | January 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Outstanding Star Attorney
I’m proud to write about Attorney Mark Schamel, he came highly recommended by family friend, Mark handle his case got a huge big victory. Hence I made decision to hire Mark S for my case as well. My personal experience given the fact Mark is Absolutely brilliant in law outstanding knowledge in his fi...
Posted by Karen | November 26, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Legal Prowess Extraordinaire!
Our family can attest through personal experience, MARK SCHAMEL is the attorney you want in your corner, because simply stated, he is a brilliant legal strategist with a long history of stellar legal prowess and expertise. Mark's innate gift and talent for seeing all circumstances and their possible ...
Posted by Linda | March 09, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Fighting the Federal gov't and winning takes an excellent lawyer
Mark literally saved the rest of my life. I was so shocked to really learn how the criminal system worked and very unfamiliar with everything to do with it. Mark walked me through the entire process and fought tirelessly to make the truth be known. There were many times when he gave up things in h...
Posted by anonymous | March 09, 2011 | Federal Crime
Mark is a Passionate, Tireless advocate you'd be lucky to have on your side
I had the unfortunate opportunity to get stuck in the middle of a large Federal case in a rough jurisdiction. However, I had the good fortune to get to work with Mark. I have never met an individual more passionate and hardworking as he. Mark defended me as if it were HIS life on the line. Mark s...
Mark E Schamel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mark is truly talented and a pleasure to work with. His passion for his clients is unmatched, Regardless of how complex or small the matter, Mark gives his clients 100%."
"Mark is an outstanding lawyer who thoroughly prepares his cases and has a great rapport with the courts, the prosecutors, and most importantly...with juries. i highly recommend him for complex criminal cases, particularly in the financial and white collar realm."
"Mark Schamel is a legal powerhouse in the realm of Criminal Law. Watching him work is like watching a pro-athlete who is at the top of his game. Mark is always highly prepared, very confident, and controls a courtroom like not other lawyer. He is simply an amazing attorney who produces the best results in any given situation."
"I strongly endorse Mark Schamel. First and foremost he is one of the finest trial attorneys in the country. He has an amazing work ethic and a real talent for connecting with other people. I first met Mark while working as a federal prosecutor. Among prosecutors and law enforcement he has a reputation of being a tough adversary who will fight tooth and nail for his clients. Mark's passion is powerful because it's real. Mark has impeccable judgment and sharp intellect. If you hire Mark, he will get you the justice you deserve."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Mark Schamel. Mark is just an outstanding advocate and counselor. He's got a great touch with other lawyers and clients. He's a deep thinker but quick on his feet. He's extremely persuasive in argument, and deadly effective in examining witnesses. He has great judgment and understands what is important. And, most importantly perhaps, he'll always fight very hard and do his utmost for his clients. A real pleasure to work with and learn from him - I'd enthusiastically recommend that you hire him on any matter of significance. Just a superb lawyer."
"Mark Shamel is an excellent trial lawyer. His ability to grasp complex legal and factual issues quickly is a strength that he exhibits with ease and grace. He is a pleasure to work with."
"I highly endorse this attorney. I had the good fortune and opportunity to work with Mark on a high profile homicide case. I had a first hand view of Mark's abilities during this very difficult and high pressure case. He was prepared every step of the way, dilligent beyond measure and very skilled. We prevailed in this important because, among other things, we had an outstanding working relationship. I learned things, from Mark both inside and outside of the courtroom that I carry with me for the rest of my career. His attention to detail along with his true concern for his clients make him a force to be reckoned within the legal community. Mark is truly a great example of the best our profession."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark referred a client of his to me for representation in a serious criminal matter in Philadelphia. During the entire process in which he and I worked closely together, he impressed me tremendously. In the practice of criminal defense, it is rare to meet a lawyer who is both passionate and aggressive about advocating on behalf of his client but yet genuinely caring and attentive to the client and his family at the same time. Mark is one of those rare colleagues who embody the winning combination of all of these attributes. Moreover, he is not only creative and innovative in his approach, but he also has sound judgment and sees matters clearly for what they are. I am really looking forward to joining forces with him again and again on cases in the years to come."
Donald Malarcik
White collar crime lawyer
Rudolph Acree
Criminal defense lawyer
NiaLena Caravasos
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Education
1998
The Boston University School of Law
Juris Doctorate