Mark J. Simeon

Mark J. Simeon

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 38 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Durham, NC
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

Mail to: PO Box 1184, By Appointment Only: 114 W Parrish St (no walk-ins), Durham, NC

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 70%

Traffic tickets include Driving While License Revoked (DWLR), which are usually full license restoration projects. GOALS: no jail, minimum points, minimum fines, no new suspension, and full restoration of driving privileges.

70%
Criminal Defense 10%

We defend violations of everything from minor traffic violations to major felonies. Simeon has tried and won jury trials over 20+ years, and argued (and won) before the NC Court of Appeals.

10%
DUI and DWI 10%

Defending alcohol-related violations in NC is one of the most complicated undertakings in criminal/traffic law. Often the case turns on whether the driver timely appealed his BAC suspension within 10 days of arrest.

10%
Car Accident 5%

We defend at fault drivers, to help avoid convictions in criminal/traffic court, and we prosecute civil claims for victims substantially injured by others' demonstrable negligence.

5%
Civil Rights 5%

Traffic stops often involve encroachment of drivers' 4th, 5th, 6th and 14th Amendment rights under the NC and US Constitutions. Recognizing and defending these rights can make the difference in the outcome.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 38 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Mark Simeon, Attorney at Law

Mail to: PO Box 1184, By Appointment Only: 114 W Parrish St (no walk-ins), Durham, NC, 27702

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Mark J. Simeon's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Eric | February 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Worked into the night.

I met Mark by chance outside the Durham County courthouse the day before my traffic violation court date. We had a lengthy conversation about the case and, while waiting for him to conduct other business, I had a chance to observe the goings on in court. I hired Mark and he immediately got to work,... even working into the night (the 1:30 am text let me know). The outcome achieved in court was, I believe, the best possible. I will recommend Mark to friends, and I will retain his services if needed in future.

Posted by Greg | October 11, 2019 | DUI & DWI

Indebted and Grateful

Mr. Simeon gave me free legal advice many years ago in regards to a DWI/ POSS charge. Represented myself and prevailed on both charges! $25 for a seatbelt ticket and I was adjudicated! This man fights for the people!

Posted by Latrisha | July 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Best Damn Traffic Lawyer in NC!!!!!

I first retained Mark Simeon 15 years ago, referred by my auntie. He handles all the traffic tickets for my whole family. We all knew he was an excellent lawyer, but after what he just accomplished for my fiancé, I must say he's the absolute BEST!! Long ago, some people in town started calling... him "Houdini" because he can make license suspensions disappear off drivers' records. Now I see why -- my finance's license was suspended PERMANENTLY, several time over, and now, all the PERMs are gone! It took some time, and honestly, more money than we can afford, but it was so, so worth it. Simeon has a system, and it works. I hear he recently started a nonprofit law firm for NC driver license restoration so that he can help people who can't afford him. Let's hope they get the grants and donations they need to stay afloat because it's too many people out here driving on revoked licenses because they just don't have the money for lawyers like him. Anyway, Mark Simeon gets my top vote. I'd give him ten stars if I could!

Posted by Karen | October 08, 2018

Helpful

Very fast response time!!!! Thanks to his advice, I was able to locate another good lawyer.

Posted by Jen | August 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Mr. Simeon knows how to get awesome results!

Mr. Simeon helped reduce the charges significantly for a traffic ticket for our daughter. He was persistent, and he followed through with the DA office when needed. Although the process took some time (due to needing to be patient to talk with the proper people who had authority), the results were su...per impressive. Her charges were significantly reduced, and she did not end up with a misdemeanor or points on her license or community service, and her fees were reduced as well. AWESOME results! Highly recommend his services!

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1983

Howard Law Journal Associate Editor, Howard Law School

Work Experience

1987 - 1989

Associate Attorney, MICHAUX AND MICHAUX, PA, Durham NC

1985 - 1987

Associate Attorney, REYNOLDS & MUNDY, Washington DC

1983 - 1985

Law Clerk, R. KENNETH MUNDY & ASSOC, Washington DC

1981 - 1983

Student Intern, Hon. WILLIAM S. THOMPSON, Judge, Washington DC

Associations

1989 - Present

George H. White Bar

Member

Education

1984

Howard University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Morehouse College

IBS

Languages

English

Activity

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