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Mark comes to WRG with over 18 years of experience and will assist the firms efforts by expanding our presence in the city of Chesapeake. Mr. Andrews gained valuable litigation experience as a Senior Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the City of Virginia Beach, and as an Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney for the city of Newport News. Mark Andrews is routinely recognized as one of the top DWI/DUI and Criminal Defense attorneys in the Hampton Roads area and regularly receives client referrals from law firms and attorneys whose clients have been charged with a criminal and/or traffic offense.
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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
75%
Criminal Defense
10%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
10%
Personal Injury
5%
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Payment Methods
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Awards
2023 2022 2021
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Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 22 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Wolcott Rivers Gates - Mark Andrews
(757) 900-9602
Fax
1403 Greenbrier Parkway, Suite 150, Chesapeake, VA, 23320
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200 Bendix Road, Suite 300, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452
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Showing 6 - 10 of 38 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Amy | October 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Best in the Area!
I found Mark Andrews while tearfully fumbling around online in the wee hours of the morning after my son’s DUI. We had never experienced any trouble in our family and I was at a loss as to what to do. When the webpage and all reviews said Mark is the best DUI attorney in the area, I reached out and w...
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Replied last November 09, 2021Thank you!
Posted by Michelle | October 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Mature and Experienced Attorney
Mark Andrews and his staff responded promptly to calls and emails and were very professional. Mr. Andrews was not especially verbose, but he communicated efficiently, was very experienced and technically competent, and my case was ultimately dismissed under his counsel.
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Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Fantastic Lawyer
Mark Andrews is an outstanding lawyer. I would recommend him top choice and would definitely hire him again if needed. He got my felony charge dismissed and DUI charge dropped to reckless driving with the only penalty is paying a small fine. He was great and very informative throughout the whole proc...
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Replied last May 05, 2021Thank you! It was my pleasure!
Posted by Daniela | March 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
What an amazing Attorney ❤️
Mr. Mark Andrews was my sons Defense Attorney in a Criminal DUI case. We live in Texas and my son was stationed in Virginia. He had defended my son previously in a Reckless Driving Ticket and I contacted him immediately when I found about my sons accident. Mr. Andrews took the time to talk to me abou...
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Replied last March 30, 2021Thank you again for your review. I hope you are doing well in Texas!
Posted by Amy | March 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Grateful to have him on my side!
Mark is a great lawyer and an even better person. You can tell he cares about his clients. He used his knowledge, preparation & persistence to produce a favorable outcome...not only for me but for friends of mine he's represented in the past. I'm extremely satisfied with the helpful, friendly nature ...
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Mark Allen Andrews's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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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"Mark is an excellent DUI attorney and a zealous advocate for his clients. I recommend him without hesitation."
"If you find yourself facing criminal charges, make the call to Mark. I endorse this lawyer."
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"Mark is an excellent advocate for his clients. I give him my highest endorsement him in the field of DUI and criminal defense."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Andrews is a skilled and respected member of the legal 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."
"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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."
"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."
"Mark's dedication to artful advocacy is first-rate."
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Experience
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 DefenseMember
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
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