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Mark Roman Dycio

4.6
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

10533 Main Street, Fairfax, VA

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$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

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Dycio & Biggs

10533 Main Street, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Mark Roman Dycio's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

67 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 67 reviews

Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Dycio used to be a good lawyer but now doesn't care.

Mark Dycio, Esq. used to be well know as a very effective defense attorney. However, over the past few years many of his clients have received inferior representation from him and have gone elsewhere, myself included. He offs his cases now to his junior lawyers and pushes clients to accept the first ...plea bargain he gets whereas in the past he would have fought tooth and nail for a dismissal. He just no longer has any real fight left in him. The last time I used him I was quoted one rate but when the bill arrived it was not what he said it would be but rather a considerable amount more. When I asked him about it HE LIED and said he told me what it would be when he said no such thing. I've since used another lawyer for representation and the difference was apparent right away in both billing and the fight to win the case. I wish I had reviews like this one to rely on before I used Dycio in the first place. I certainly know better now.

Mark Dycio

Replied last July 07, 2015

I understand the purpose of a website such as this is to allow potential clients the opportunity to review their options and make an educated decision about an attorney they are considering hiring. However, it is too easy for a negative review to be written without proof or facts in the case so someone has the opportunity to defend themselves. I have no information with regard to this review or the case in question and cannot respond in any detail. I can however say that any person who walks down the hallway of the courthouse can independently confirm that I fight for each and every client. Any statement that I “push the first plea agreement” is patently false. To the contrary, I continue to fight tooth and nail for dismissals in order to protect my client’s best interest. It is safe to say that I try most every case as my clients expect and receive my best effort. Our clients receive first class and professional representation from this law firm. All fee quotes are made clear to clients during the initial consultation and letters of engagements are executed so there are no misunderstandings. We work tirelessly to obtain the best results for our clients. To the degree this review was written by a competitor lawyer shame on you.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Mark Dycio is a fighter!!!

I hired Mark to represent me for a first time DWI charge. I thought my situation was dire and not much could be done. I felt that my case was black and white with not many options. I was hoping to get a reduction to the charges and some leniency from the court since it was my first offense. I bel...ieved that would be my best result. When I first met Mark for the consultation he told me nothing but hard facts with no sugar coating. He explained to me the different types of scenarios that could occur in my case. I appreciated his directness and down to business attitude. On the court date I received an offer for a reduced sentence with no jail time. Mark could have accepted the deal but insisted that he could get a better outcome in court. Mark Dycio fought relentlessly and was successful in court. He successfully got the whole DWI charge dismissed and I was able to expunge the charge from my record. I thank Mark for his hard work and would recommend him to anyone who needs professional legal services. Mark is a fighter and is relentless in trying to get the best possible outcome for his clients. Thank You Mark!

Posted by Rob | February 24, 2015 | DUI & DWI

The Dycio Dismissal

Mark represented me for a first time DUI. He is extremely knowledgeable and confident. He's not going to coddle you through the process, but if you care about results, he is DEFINITELY your man. Offer was on the table to drop down the DUI to ensure no jail time, but he was adamant that he could ge...t it dismissed (even though I thought it was a pretty open and shut case). With a flat fee, I would have thought he would have just recommended taking the deal and being done with it, but he was committed to getting it dismissed. And about 3 minutes into the trial he did just that! Lifesaver. WORTH EVERY PENNY.

Posted by anonymous | February 12, 2015 | DUI & DWI

AMAZING DWI LAWYER....COMPLETELY DISMISSED

Hired Mark Dycio for my dwi charge first offense. I had crashed and totaled my car into a fire hydrant and blew a .17 also I am under the legal age to drink. All the other lawyers I talked to made it seem as though there was no way I could get off with it, I could only get it minimized. When I talked... to Mark he clearly stated it could go one way which I would be charged and have the interlock installed in my car, take asap classes, pay a fine, license suspended for a year, and five days in jail. Or the other way I could go I would be able to get not charged at all. I decided I would rather risk all of that for the possibility to get off. He is very helpful and knowledgeable, very likeable, kind and funny. I would have never hired another attorney. He doesn't keep you as update as you may like because hes very busy but it is so worth it. He maybe a little more expensive than other lawyers but he was able to give me a payment plan so I didn't have to pay it all at once. He got my charge completely dismissed and I wasn't charged with anything! He is the best person to hire if you have a dui/dwi.

Posted by anonymous | November 13, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Excellent Attorney

I have retained Mark Dycio multiple times including: a DWI (>.20), misdemeanor assault, and reckless driving charge (90 in 55). All three charges had me facing jail time. Mark was a consummate professional, incredibly diligent and meticulous, and he found ways to get the charges dismissed. Retain...ing Mark has been worth every penny, and I would strongly recommend him to anyone in the need of premium legal representation.

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Mark Roman Dycio's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Greaves

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mark is widely regarded as one of the best DUI attorneys in the Northern Virginia area, and as a former associate, I can personally attest to this. Mark gets fantastic results for his clients, and I continue to recommend Mark to anyone in the unfortunate position of needing a criminal attorney."

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Alexander Gordon

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark for more than 13 years through his practice in Fairfax County courts. He is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is a leader in the legal community and often develops innovative and successful defenses for his clients. I have benefited from his wisdom on many occasions and therefore, as his friend and colleague, I strongly endorse Mark Dycio."

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David Marks

Business lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"As I have gotten to know Mark over the years, I have been so impressed with the loyalty that he engenders within his clients. Mark becomes their lawyer for life and they return to him for advice on every sort of legal matter. They constantly seek his counsel and refer others to him because they realize they are receiving excellent representation from someone who genuinely cares about them."

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David Jones

Administrative law lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is the preeminant lawyer in Fairfax for handling matters involving the Virginia ABC. Nobody does a better job of protecting clients who have been cited for ABC violations."

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Alberto Salvado

Unknown lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Mark for as long as I've been practicing. He is a very smooth and talented litigant who is always willing to go to war for his clients."

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Cassie Baudean

Unknown lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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George Peterson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I do not practice in the same area of law as Mark, but I often get requests for referrals on criminal matters. Mark is the person I always highly recommend they go to. He has an extensive knowledge of the law, excellent strategic vision and knows how to fight hard for his clients. He's not afraid to take cases to trial and has a strong track record of getting results for his clients. Go with Mark with confidence."

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Joel Skirble

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I am a lawyer with the same practice as Mark. I have observed him in action, in and out of the courtroom, and i am awed by his overall skills. In the courtroom there is none better. Mark knows the law and will never back down to a Judge or a prosecutor in the zealous representation of his clients. When there are legal problems, in my practice, I turn to Mark Dycio. Mark resolves them without hesitation. If I was personally in need of a lawyer I would hire Mark Dycio. He is a lawyer's lawyer, and sometimes a magician!!!"

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Christopher Holley

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mark professionally for more than 15 years. I can say that he is one of the finest defense attorneys I know. He will fight for you in situations where many others will cave. He is creative with new defenses and uses them to obtain good results. I frequently consult him for a second opinion."

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Kyle Manikas

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a highly accomplished and seasoned criminal defense and commercial lawyer. A skillful negotiator and masterful litigator, he comes ready to fight. Mark never shirks from the opportunity to take a case to trial. The demeanor, confidence, and wit he exhibits in the courtroom are impressive. Thinking on his feet is second nature and his instincts are right on. He is adept at challenging evidence and witness, and developing new arguments. It is one thing to win a case with good facts, but "making something out of nothing" in a case with facts not so favorable to your client requires a special set of skills and talent."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2014

"10 Best" Attorneys in the State of Virginia, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Top Lawyers, Northern Virginia Magazine

2014

Top DUI Attorneys in Virginia, National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

President, Dycio & Biggs

Associations

Fairfax Bar Association

American Bar Association

Virginia State Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Commonwealth v. Trent Williams

Trent Williams was found Not Guilty

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Education

1990

Georgetown University

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of Bridgeport

MBA - Master of Business Administration

1984

George Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Virginia CLE

DWI/DUI and Reckless Driving

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Ukrainian

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