Mark Lawrence Earley Jr.

Mark Lawrence Earley Jr.

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 10 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury ... +2 more

Willow Oaks Office Building, 6767 Forest Hill Ave, Suite 314, Richmond, VA

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 10 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2015

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Location

Earley Legal Group, LLC

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

Earley Legal Group, LLC

The Breckinridge House, 107 East Market Street, Leesburg, VA, 20176

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Mark Lawrence Earley Jr.'s Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bill | March 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Attorney

Mark did a superb job handling my case in District Court. I was cited for reckless driving. Mark explained the process to me in detail, told me what to do, and then did a fantastic job representing me in Court. Based on Mark's guidance, representation, and argument, my charge was reduced to defect...ive equipment.

Posted by Stephen | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Easy, Simple, Smooth.

When I originally contacted the Earley Legal Group I was really worried about a reckless driving ticket I had gotten recently. Especially given the, frankly, silly circumstances under which it was written. If I could be ticketed so heavily for something that could have been solved with some name call...ing and a smack on the wrist, what was the court system going to be like? When I called in Julie picked up the phone, very kind, very helpful, straight to the point. She asked a couple questions and patched me through to Mr. Earley directly. Despite hearing he was obviously busy, and had other things going on at that moment, Mark sat on the phone with me for easily over 30 minutes for a free consultation. He gave me advice, answered all of my questions in a way I understood, and explained things clearly when I didn't understand. He was kind, helpful, and encouraging the whole time. Then to top it off, the flat rate he quoted me for was a full $1k BELOW what every other lawyer I had spoken to had quoted me. During the preparation phase Julie walked me through every step of the process and kept up with me to ensure everything came in on time. The team provided all the resources I needed to be prepared for the best possible outcome. When the court date came, Mark was present and on time. We spoke about the situation briefly before the beginning of the hearing, and after our conversation was done he spoke to the officer who issued the ticket to get a better understanding of the situation at hand. During this process the kindness, encouragement, and helpfulness continued. When our names were called he presented the case to the judge very reasonably and transparently, even to the point where the officer agreed with his assessment entirely. The judge responded well and in return my case was dismissed outright. I only had to pay the court fees, a dollar amount significantly lower than that I would've had to pay if I was convicted. Afterwards, he walked with me out to the parking lot with friendly conversation the whole way. If you need a lawyer, Earley Legal Group are your people. There wasn't a moment where I felt overlooked, unheard, or unappreciated. Plus, in pretty much every scenario where you would need a lawyer to represent you, the money you'd have to pay for the fines incurred after losing the case GREATLY exceed Earley Legal Group's humane pricing. The whole process was easy, simple, and smooth. I will be recommending him to any and all people I know who need legal advice or representation.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Traffic court

Mr. Mark was a great. He was easy to speak to and work with. Whenever I needed to get in contact with him he was available. I would definitely recommend him to anyone that needs a lawyer.

Posted by Abhram | October 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

5 Star review

I appreciate the work everyone put in. My lawyer was able to get my charge down to defective equipment, which is a no point outcome. I absolutely see this as a great outcome. I heavily appreciate the fact that Mr.Earley was able represent me on my behalf as it would have been difficult for myself to ...attend. I also like this website, it was easy to use and gave no problems. Overall this was an excellent experience and I'll be sure to recommend to people in the DMV area if needed.

Posted by Jeffrey | August 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Better than expected outcome.

After receiving a traffic violation, I contacted Mr. Earley to represent me in court. Communication via the law firms portal left no room for confusion or missed action items. Clear and concise communication guided me through the necessary steps making this entire experience a breeze. I am a “glass h...alf empty” kind of guy, so I wasn’t expecting the results in the outcome of this case, not once did I think the outcome i received was even possible. Thank you Mark!

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John Erbach

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

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"Mark is one of the most conscientious, intelligent lawyers I know here in Richmond. I have a tremendous amount of respect for him."

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David Mitchell

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 20

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"Mark is an excellent attorney with a deep understanding of Virginia criminal law."

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Attorney, Earley Legal Group, LLC

2016 - 2018

Associate, McGuireWoods, LLP

2015 - 2016

Clerk to Judge Henry Hudson, U.S. District Court, E.D. Virginia

2010 - 2012

Policy Analyst/Re-entry Specialist, Secretary of Public Safety/Department of Correctional Education

2009 - 2010

Area Coordinator, Family Foundation of Virginia

Associations

Virginia State Bar

Virginia Bar Association

Richmond Bar Association

Federal Bar Association

Education

2015

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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