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Mark L. Childers
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Biography
A native of Mooresville, Mark has practiced law in our community since 1990. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in English from UNC Charlotte in 1986 and his Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1990. Mark’s practice is oriented heavily toward civil and criminal trial work. He has handled matters in the North Carolina District and Superior Courts, the North Carolina Business Court, the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court. Mark has also taught courses in business and real estate law, as well as instructed other lawyers in the subject of DWI defense.
In addition to his busy law practice, Mark has served as an officer and board member of various private and charitable institutions, including past service as a member of the local advisory board for Citizens South (now South State) Bank, President of the Mooresville Jaycees, President of the Mooresville/South Iredell Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of the Mooresville/Lake Norman United Way and board member of Our Towns Habitat for Humanity. He currently serves as board member and is a past Board Chairperson for HealthReach Community Clinic.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
35%
36 years
Lawsuits and Disputes
25%
36 years
Car Accident
20%
36 years
Criminal Defense
20%
36 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in North Carolina for 35 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Jones, Childers, McLurkin & Donaldson, PLLC
149 Welton Way, P.O. Box 3010, Mooresville, NC, 28117
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Posted by Brian | August 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Knew What He Was Doing
Mark was awesome for the last 5 years! He took a DUI that could have messed up my life and explored all options over the course of 5 years in order to ensure a Not Guilty verdict. The day finally came and the verdict came in NOT GUILTY. I can't say enough good things about Mark and his team. Highly r...
Posted by anonymous | November 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Satisfied Customer
Thank you Michelle and Mark for handling my traffic citation! Your firm was accommodating and efficient throughout the entire process. The level of communication was top shelf and despite not being able to appear I felt at ease the entire time.
Posted by Shawn | September 27, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Mark Childers got my DUI charges dismissed in a probable cause hearing
Mark Childers "ROCKS", I was charged with a first offence DUI in July of 2011. Mark spent 2 years 2 months on my case mainly because my job kept me out of town, and Mark had to keep continuing my case month after month. After I managed to get back into town he decided to wait until we could try my ca...
Mark L. Childers's Lawyer Endorsements
"I continue to be impressed with Mark's knowledge and thoroughness of the law and the results that he receives for his clients. I certainly endorse this lawyer."
"Mark is an excellent advocate for his clients in many areas of practice. All of the numerous clients I have referred to him have been pleased and have received excellent representation. Knowledgeable, energetic, and effective."
Allen Brotherton
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2014
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
N/A
Certified Superior Court Mediator, North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Jones, Childers, McLurkin & Donaldson, PLLC
1993 - 2006
Partner, Thomas, Godley & Childers, P.A.
1990 - 1993
Associate, Neel & Randall
Associations
Iredell County Bar Association
Member
North Carolina Bar Association
Member
North Carolina State Bar
Member
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
Iredell County Bar Association
President
Iredell County Bar Association
Treasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Gress v. Rowboat Dock & Dredge, Inc.
Favorable for my client--decision of Trial Court reversed
Walters v. Nicholas
Favorable for my client--Trial Court award of attorneys fees reversed
Kindley v. Skippers Dry Storage, Inc.
Trial Court decision upheld in favor of my client
In re Maynard
Trial Court decision upheld in favor of my client
Education
1990
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of North Carolina, Charlotte
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Strategies in Defending DWI Cases
Trial of a DWI in District Court
2008
Strategies in Defending DWI Cases
Trial of a DWI in District Court
Publications
2012
Lorman Education Services publication
Overview of a District Court DWI Trial
2008
Lorman Education Services publication
Overview of a District Court DWI Trial
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers