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Mark Allen Hansford

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 25 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

5883 Glenridge Drive, Suite 130, Atlanta, GA

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 25 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2000

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Mark A. Hansford

5883 Glenridge Drive, Suite 130, Atlanta, GA, 30328

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Mark Allen Hansford's Reviews

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71 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Solid

Mark has done a great job for my friend and I. A little impatient sounding but is nice and knows his stuff.

Posted by Brian | August 5, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Results Driven Expert

Mark represented me for a motor vehicle case that could have resulted in significant points on my license, fines, as well as possible jail time. As a result of hiring Mark, I pled nolo contendere and ended up avoiding jail time and points on my license. Fines were minimal. Grateful to have found Mark... and would definitely recommend using his services.

Posted by Richard | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Stop Looking...This is Your Guy

Mark is a life saver. The prosecutor wanted to give me 6 months jailtime plus 4 years probation etc etc. My charges had me facing multiple years in prison if I lost at trial. The thought of being taken away from my wife and my young kids kept me up at night for months. Mark rejected the plea deal of...fer and said we are pushing for trial. Before trial, Mark was able to convince the prosecutor to reduce the DUI charges to reckless endangerment, no jailtime and two years probation. He's a life saver. Thank you Mark!

Posted by Myles | March 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Legal Representation for DUI Case

Throughout the entire process, Mr. Hansford provided clear and honest communication, ensuring that I understood the legal proceedings and potential outcomes every step of the way. His attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of DUI laws were evident, as he meticulously analyzed every aspect of my c...ase to build a strong defense strategy. Thanks to Mr. Hansford expertise and dedication, the DUI charges against me were dismissed, allowing me to move forward with my life. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Hansford to anyone in need of exceptional legal representation. His professionalism, expertise, and commitment to his clients are unmatched. I am immensely grateful for his assistance and couldn’t have asked for a better outcome.

Posted by anonymous | March 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney

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Got me out of a terrible DUI experience!!

Mark was recommended to me by a good friend. I did not know what to do. I got set up by some cops and hit with a false DUI charge because I decided not to blow, as I felt like they were harrassing me. I had no idea they could still charge me with a DUI! Mark left Atlanta and down to the small cou...nty I was in to fight for me. He was always easy to reach by text or phone call and very communicative throughout the process. He was honest and straightforward about the case and what we were facing and gave his recommendations based on experience and how prosecutors and da's work. We wound up getting it reduced to a reckless driving with just a fine. He worked his magic with the prosecutor and got it reduced to the minimum charge. I am so grateful for his work and for the freedom he ensured for me!

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Mark Allen Hansford's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremy Moeser

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark for over 20 years. He's an outstanding DUI attorney. He works hard, knows the laws exceptionally well, and is an outstanding advocate. I've made several referrals to Mark, and will continue to do so."

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David Crawford

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark Hansford for over 15 years. He is an excellent Attorney who truly cares about his clients. He not only knows the law but he knows the protocols regarding the testing equipment and law enforcement procedures. He continually helps educate his colleagues. His hard work changes lives for his clients and ultimately makes our system of justice stronger. I highly recommend Attorney Mark Hansford to anyone in need of his services."

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Michael Brown

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Mark for over 30 years. I have recommended Mark to dozens of individuals over the years seeking help with their legal issues. Every single one of them have called back to thank me. Mark's knowledge and experience make him the go to Attorney in the area of criminal and DUI defense."

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Gregory Willis

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark Hansford is an excellent lawyer. Mark has a great disposition that helps him in all phases of the case. He is a true fighter that will take any case to trial. Mark wins the large majority of his trials because of his knowledge of DUI’s and his effective presentation to the jury."

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Jason Manton

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred Mark many clients over the years and they have always been very happy with his representation. Mark is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer, and very well-connected. He's a great lawyer to have fighting for you."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

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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Bob Giannini

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark ever since we clerked in the same firm during law school. I can tell you that he is one heck of an excellent litigator. I remember when he won the very first DUI jury trial that he ever tried. Very few attorneys can claim that. He hasn't looked back since. I gladly send Mark difficult cases and he always takes them on with energy and enthusiam. I trust Mark completely and highly endorse this great defense lawyer."

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Brian Johnson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark for over a decade and I highly recommend his work. Mark is a skilled attorney who works hard as an advocate for his clients. He has an in-depth knowledge of criminal law. Mark has excellent oral and negotiation skills as well as a great courtroom presence. I highly recommend Mark for criminal defense matters."

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Tommie Beller

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Mark Hansford because I have referred several of my clients to him for DUI/criminal matters and he always represents them in a very professional manner. Mark is very knowledgeable and he is very well prepared when he takes a case to court. I will continue referring clients to Mark in the future because I know they will be represented by the best."

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Philip Eichelzer

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark has an excellent trial record. I never hesitate sending any of my clients to him for a DUI or criminal defense. He knows all the prosecutors in the Metro area as well as Athens."

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Ashley Schiavone

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've had the pleasure to know Mark not only as a colleague but also a friend. He is truly one of the best when it comes to defending his clients. His grasp of the law and his fearlessness for fighting his cases makes him a valuable asset in the legal community. I'm privileged to know him as a friend and lucky to learn from the example that he sets in DUI defense."

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Evan Watson

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow DUI defense practitioner, Mark is always in court, and always getting favorable results in his client's cases. Whenever I have a question about a trial, Mark is one of the first attorneys I ask, since he has as many jury trials as anyone in Georgia, and almost always wins them. Defense attorneys and prosecutors alike respect Mark in the courtroom, and his knowledge of the metro Atlanta courts will surely be an asset to your defense."

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George Creal

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark is a tireless fighter. He pushes his cases until he gets the results he wants for his clients. Mark does not let prosecutors push him around. I see Mark often at calendar call announcing ready for DUI jury trials all over the Atlanta Area. Mark is a top shelf DUI lawyer."

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Michael LaScala

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a fantastic lawyer. He will never quit. He works tirelessly until there is a successful resolution to the case. I have worked on several cases with him and he has always impressed me."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Associations

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Education

1999

John Marshall Law School, Chicago

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

University of Georgia, Athens

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

French

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