Mark Allen Andrews

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Mark Allen Andrews

also known as Mark A. Andrews, Mark Andrews

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

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

1403 Greenbrier Parkway, Suite 150, Chesapeake, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Mark

Biography

Recognized "10 Best DUI/DWI Attorney For Client Satisfaction" in Virginia. CALL (757) 243-1366

Awarded- BEST CRIMINAL DEFENSE FIRM IN CHESAPEAKE! Call Mark Andrews LAW TODAY (757) 243-1366

Recognized "10 Best DUI/DWI Attorney For Client Satisfaction" in Virginia. CALL (757) 243-1366

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Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 75%

75%
Criminal Defense 10%

10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

10%
Personal Injury 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Platinum Client Champion
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2022 2021
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+ 9

Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 22 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2003

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wolcott Rivers Gates - Mark Andrews

1403 Greenbrier Parkway, Suite 150, Chesapeake, VA, 23320

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Wolcott Rivers Gates -

200 Bendix Road, Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452

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Mark Allen Andrews's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

230 Client Reviews

Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Not Just a Lawyer, But a Fighter in Your Corner

I was unjustly arrested after false allegations were made against me, and Mark immediately stepped in with a strategy to clear my name. What stood out most to me was not only how hard he fought, but how passionately he stood by me throughout the process. Mark wasn’t just my attorney — he was a ste...ady presence when I was overwhelmed by anxiety and fear. He had a way of encouraging me, lifting my spirits, and even helping me find moments of light in the middle of a very dark time. His human side mattered just as much as his legal expertise, because it reminded me that I wasn’t alone in this fight. In the end, my name was cleared. I am deeply grateful to Mark for both his determination and his compassion, and I would recommend him to anyone facing false accusations or an unjust situation.

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Attorney how cares about YOU!!

In 2022 my husband was facing his 3rd DUI offense. I found an attorney online who wasn't too sure about taking the case but quickly referred us to Mark Andrews instead. A little reluctant at first, but we decided to reach out. At the beginning of the process, we were nervous, uncertain and overwhe...lmed. Mark Andrews was not only supportive and attentive to our needs, but he was compassionate and treated me and my husband with genuine care, dignity and respect. If he didn't know the answer or path to take, he was determined to find out. Mark understands that not all cases or clients are created equal and sometimes face challenges not normally seen in a traditional DUI case. He was honest and transparent with my family and explained the process from the beginning to the very end. No stone was left unturned in defending my husband's case and his assistant was catered to my husband's unique situation. After patiently waiting and trusting the process, Mark Andrews was successful in getting a NOLLE PROSEQUI decision !! His determination and drive brought a new meaning to his slogan "I'm your go-to DUI attorney." I would recommend Mark Andrews to anyone facing a DUI or any criminal charges, who needs an honest attorney who outstanding and can deliver astonishing results, but most of all an attorney who truly cares about his clients makes you feel like family.

Posted by anonymous | April 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best DWI Lawyer In Hampton Roads

Mark is a fantastic attorney and has my highest recommendation for any traffic violation in court. Following multiple continuations despite our wishes to get it over with, Mark kept his cool, explained the whole situation, and kept me up to date and was willing to answer questions as I had them. Mark... was extremely understanding and laid out what could happen. His thorough understanding of the law led to an extremely favorable outcome of a dismissal when I didn’t think it would be possible. Even if it never got dismissed he still had a plan for a trial and gives you his full insight and opinions. Mark is never late, extremely honest, and I couldn’t have made a better choice.

Mark Andrews

Replied last April 25, 2025

Thank you for your review! I love a dismissal!

Posted by Jay | February 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Light at the end of the tunnel

I can’t say enough about Stephen P. Pfeiffer and Mark Andrews. They helped turn one of the darkest moments of my life into a powerful learning experience. There’s a positive and a negative to every situation, and thanks to them, I found the light at the end of the tunnel. I first met Pfeiffer whil...e going through the Virginia Beach Police Academy. From day one, it was clear he knew his stuff. Despite being a defense attorney, he’s highly respected by VBPD for a reason. As a new officer, it was intimidating to go up against the top DUI lawyer I remembered from the academy, but he was always fair and treated everyone with respect. He made officers better because if you weren’t fully prepared, he’d challenge you in court. I spent five years with VBPD and saw him represent defendants in over a dozen cases—so when I made one of the biggest mistakes of my life, I knew exactly who to call. From the start, Pfeiffer was extremely supportive and genuinely cared. When he told me that, since my accident happened in Chesapeake, his partner Mark Andrews would handle my case, I was initially disappointed. But as soon as I met Mark, I understood why they partnered. He shared the same dedication and professionalism. Our first time in court didn’t go as hoped, but Mark never wavered. He immediately said, “We’re appealing this decision.” Even though he was my lead attorney, Pfeiffer still checked in on me. When the case moved to a jury trial, they both worked tirelessly behind the scenes, putting in countless hours to fight for the best outcome. They make themselves available 24/7, but I trusted them completely and never felt the need to bother them. I also have to mention their assistant, Jessica Chiari. She is incredibly professional and keeps everything running smoothly. Her organization and efficiency make Pfeiffer and Andrews’ jobs easier while ensuring clients feel supported every step of the way. In the end, they had my charges reduced to reckless driving and a fine—an outcome that once seemed impossible. If you ever need legal representation, I wouldn’t recommend anyone but Stephen P. Pfeiffer and Mark Andrews. With their expertise and Jessica’s support, they are truly the best.

Mark Andrews

Replied last April 25, 2025

Thank you for your review!

Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

I’ve been hiring Mr. Andrews since 2013 to handle my traffic violations. I have two adult children who have hired him and have always felt comfortable and confident with him as their lawyer. I always recommend him to a friend or family member. If you’re looking for a lawyer with good experience and p...rofessional work, he’s a great lawyer to help you with your legal problems. Thank You!

Mark Andrews

Replied last August 15, 2024

Thank you!

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Mark Allen Andrews's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cameron Gilbert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"An excellent attorney well versed in DUI/DWI and criminal defense and a helpful colleague. If I were ever in trouble, I would call on Mark for assistance."

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Adam Carroll

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is very knowledgeable in DUI law. Many times he and I have collaborated on unique issues that end up getting results for clients. He is tenacious in court and always willing to make the arguments needed to secure the best results for his clients."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Caron

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark Andrews since law school when we would team together in Mock Court Competitions. Even though I do not practice in Virginia anymore, we do practice in the same area of law And I have had the ability to watch him use the same zealous drive and courtroom skills built over the last ten years, making him one of the prominent attorney's in his area. Mark is a terrific litigator and advocate for his clients."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for always putting the clients needs first."

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Mark Murad

Unknown lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Other

"Highly respected and overall a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Blake Marcus

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 06

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Vanderweert

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an excellent DUI attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. I recommend him without hesitation."

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Daniel Donahue

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you find yourself facing criminal charges, make the call to Mark. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Torri

Unknown lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Simon Kabzan

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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Anthony Tuorto

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremiah Denslow

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an excellent advocate for his clients. I give him my highest endorsement him in the field of DUI and criminal defense."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Andrews is a skilled and respected member of the legal community."

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Larachelle Wood

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Mark is very knowledgeable in his chosen field of practice. I refer these types of matters to him as it is outside of my area of practice and all clients are always satisfied. He is very professional and pleasant work with."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Laura Brooks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mark Andrews is an outstanding traffic and criminal defense attorney. He brings great experience to the table for his clients, and his attention to detail is second to none."

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Christopher Daughtry

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"If I or any of my family members or friends were to ever be charged with DUI/DWI, Mark is the FIRST person I would call."

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Edgar Reynoso

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark's dedication to artful advocacy is first-rate."

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Cameron Gilbert

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Adam Carroll

Criminal defense lawyer

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Brian Caron

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Anthony Tuorto

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Richard Rosenstein

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Jeremiah Denslow

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer

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Larachelle Wood

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Laura Brooks

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Christopher Daughtry

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Laura Weldon

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Mark Matney

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2021

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2021

10 Best Attorneys-Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2021

Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2020

10 Best Attorneys-Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2020

Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2020

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

10 Best Attorneys-Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2019

Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2019

Client's Choice, Avvo

2019

Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine

2018

Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Virginia, The National Trial Lawyers

2018

Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com

2018

10 Best in Virginia - Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2018

Top 100 Lawyers DUI Attorneys in VA, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2017

Top 100 Lawyers DUI Attorneys in VA, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2017

Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Virginia, The National Trial Lawyers

2017

10 Best In Virginia-Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

Client's Choice Award, AVVO.com

2016

Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Virginia, The National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 100 Lawyers DUI Attorneys in VA, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2016

Client's Choice Award, AVVO.com

2016

10 Best in Virginia - Client Satisfactio, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Virginia, The National Trial Lawyers

2015

Best Criminal Law firm in Chesapeake, Best Businesses

2015

Top 100 Lawyers DUI Attorneys in VA, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2015

Top Lawyers List Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2015

Client's Choice Award, AVVO.com

2015

10 Best in Virginia - Client Satisfaction, American Institute DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Top 100 Trial Attorneys in Virginia, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

Top 100 DUI Attorneys in VA, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2014

10 Best in Virginia - Client Satisfaction, American Institute DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Client's Choice Award, AVVO.Com

2013

Top 100 DUI Attorneys in VA, National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2013

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top Attorney in Hampton Roads: Rising Star, DUI/DWI, Hampton Roads Magazine

2013

Rising Star, DUI/DWI Defense, Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2013

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO.com

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Virginia, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Top Attorney in Hampton Roads: Rising Star, DUI/DWI, Hampton Roads Magazine

2012

Clients' Choice Award, AVVO.com

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Virginia, The National Trial Lawyers

2012

Rising Star: DUI/DWI Defense, Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2012

Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers

2011

Top Attorney in Hampton Roads: Rising Star, DUI/DWI, Hampton Roads Magazine

2011

Rising Star, DUI/DWI, Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Rising Star, DUI/DWI, Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2010

Top Attorney in Hampton Roads: Rising Star, DUI/DWI, Hampton Roads Magazine

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Wolcott, Rivers, and Gates, Attorneys at Law

2014 - 2021

Owner, The Law Office of Mark A. Andrews, PLC

2012 - 2014

Partner, The Jones Firm, PLC (formerly Jones, Jones, & Dunn, PLC, formerly Ryan Jones & Assoc.)

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Brydges, Geroe, Rosenblatt, & O'Brien, PLLC

2007 - 2010

Attorney, John D. Hooker, Jr. & Associates, PC

2004 - 2007

Senior Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Office Of The Commonwealth's Attorney, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia

2003 - 2004

Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Office Of The Commonwealth's Attorney, City of Newport News, Virginia

Associations

2015 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2014 - Present

American Institute DUI/DWI Attorneys

2013 - Present

The National Advocacy for DUI Defense

2013 - Present

Chesapeake Bar Association

2012 - Present

The National Trial Lawyers

2012 - Present

Chesapeake Sports Club

2007 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

2004 - Present

Virginia Beach Bar Association

2003 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Education

N/A

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

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