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Mark Lawrence Earley Sr.

Mark Lawrence Earley Sr.

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 43 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Leesburg, VA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense

The Breckenridge House, 107 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA

About Mark

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 43 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1982

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Location

Earley Legal Group, LLC

The Breckenridge House, 107 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA, 20176

Earley Legal Group, LLC

Willow Oaks Office Building, 6767 Forest Hill Avenue - Suite 314, Richmond, VA, 23225

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Mark Lawrence Earley Sr.'s Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

72 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Drug Crime

Posted by Devin | June 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Do not hesitate to hire this man!!!

I highly highly recommend hiring Mr. Earley to represent you in any criminal case. I have had the unfortunate experience of having to hire a criminal defense attorney 3 or 4 times now and hiring Mark Earley in my recent case was the best decision I have made. The best thing about Earley is his compas...sionate and communicable persona. He was always available when I would call or text him and would respond to me within the hour. I have never had a lawyer give me their personal cell phone number rather than their office number before. This action provided a great deal of relief as Mark made me feel that he really cared about me and the outcome of my case in determining my future. I never felt like just another client. My recent case was the most serious I had ever gone through in terms of the possible imprisonment I was facing. Throughout the entire process I felt assured of my lawyer’s commitment to getting me the best outcome. Earley’s pedigree is professional, experienced, and connected as well. He made me trust him in a way that I have never trusted a lawyer before. All of his advice and guidance was pragmatic as he took the time to listen to my concerns and questions. He never rushed me off Jen phone and listened to me whether my concerns were trivial or serious. Mr. Earley’s kind personality was the primary selling point for me but that doesn’t even acknowledge his more than impressive resume. I knew he had no political motivations or relationships with the prosecutors or judge that would hinder positive results in my case. I knew this because he was the former attorney general for the state of VA before running for governor 20 years ago and narrowly losing to Mark Warner by 5 percentage points. Because of this narrow defeat before his exit from the political sphere I knew that Mark was invested in his work out of passion for helping others. I can’t stress enough how selfless Earley appeared to me. He is more than accomplished as a lawyer and is a genuine kind human being. Just do a little bit of research and you will find out that after his unceremonious exit from politics Earley did not retreat from the public light, but rather followed a life path that reveals a narrative that could adequately describe Mark as kind hearted Christian who values helping others of all else. I learned that in undergrad he double majored in law and religion, is the father of SIX children, went on a 2 year missionary trip in Manila after college, and was president of the Prison Fellowship for 10 years. His life history is of someone with empathy for other people and this personality is displayed in his relationship with his clients. This was invaluable to me during the prolonged legal process in which I was facing convictions on two felony distribution charges caring possible penitentiary time. At the end of the day my case was null processed on both counts, granting me a better outcome than I could have imagined. Mark did not create this outcome out of thin air, but he did provide me with the proper and necessary legal counsel that resulted in this surprising outcome. Three days after my case was resolved Earley was kind and caring enough to give me a call to check on how I was doing in the aftermath of my 6 month case. I have never ever had an attorney contact me after I saw them in court so this was a pleasant surprise for me. I hope anyone reading this will take into account my praise but also my honest take on the man. Don’t hesitate to hire Mr. Earley if you are charged with a crime. You don’t want to mess around with your life and Mark will do the same. Thanks again Mark.

Posted by Irene | July 08, 2014 | Drug Crime

Best lawyer you could ask for.

Mark is always there when you need him. My Grandson has had problems with drugs over the past two years in Maryland as well as Virginia and Mark has been both a confidant and a supportive person. He has taken every one of my calls, referred us to other competent lawyers when we need one for somethin...g that he doesn't do as well as given great advice for us to pursue other avenues.

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Mark Lawrence Earley Sr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Katz

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a very experienced lawyer. I found it important that after he advocated for executions when the Virginia attorney general that he finally saw the light and thereafter and opposed it. I recommend Mark's services."

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Benjamin Beliles

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Earley is a remarkable legal mind, compassionate warrior for his clients, who has always represented the best of our legal community in the Commonwealth. There is no one better than him."

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William Mann,

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Earley is a brilliant and experienced attorney who has served our legal system for decades. I highly recommend his legal services."

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William Mann,

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Fellow, Virginia Law Foundation

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Founder, Earley Legal Group, LLC

2002 - 2011

President and CEO, Prison Fellowship

1998 - 2001

Attorney General, State of Virginia

Associations

National College of DUI Defense

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Virginial Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - 2017

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Executive Council

Education

1982

The College of William and Mary - Marshall Wythe Law School

Doctor of Law (J.D.),

Speaking Engagements

2017

2017

Richmond Bar Association Luncheon - October 2017

Civility

2005

Virginia Law Foundation Criminal Justice Reform

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Tagalog

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