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also known as Mark Jackson
Mark Jackson was born and raised in Lake County, FL. He attended the University of Florida and earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management specializing in Exercise and Sports Science. Mark went on to attend Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, FL and earned his Juris Doctorate.
Mr. Jackson began his legal career as an intern with the Office of the State Attorney in St. Augustine, FL. During his time with the State Attorney’s Office, Mark gained valuable knowledge on how the “other side” works and what goes into filing a case and prosecuting the accused.
In 2005, he accepted a position as an assistant public defender in Jacksonville, FL. During his time in Jacksonville, Mark quickly progressed through the ranks and handled serious crimes cases within his first year. After less than one year in misdemeanor court, conducting DUI trials, and handling many hundreds of cases, Mark moved on to defending serious felony charges. He was assigned to be the lead attorney in a high stakes Trafficking in Controlled Substance trial during his first week in circuit court. Jackson was later asked to take on a caseload in the Repeat Offender Court (ROC) division, handling habitual offender and career criminal cases exclusively.
After 5 years in Jacksonville, training under some of the Country’s premier defense attorneys, Mark decided to bring his legal expertise back to Lake County to serve the community he grew up in.
In 2009, Mr. Jackson joined the Lake County Public Defender’s Office. Within two years he was promoted to Chief Assistant Public Defender, managing and supervising the Lake County office. During his time as Chief Assistant, Mark worked closely with judges and leaders of the State Attorney’s Office in helping uphold an efficient and professional atmosphere, all while maintaining a full felony caseload. Over the last decade Mark has enjoyed many successes and has earned the respect of judges and the Office of the State Attorney. Mark held the Chief Assistant position for nearly a decade before making the decision to move into private practice.
Mark has handled thousands of criminal cases over the last 2 decades of practicing law. In February of 2020, Mark Jackson Defense Law, P.A. was formed. Mark is highly invested in his community and the people in it. Mark's mission is to be available 24/7 and deliver a top quality defense, all while providing personal attention to his clients.
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723 W Main St, Tavares, FL, 32778-3129
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Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Terrible
He didn’t explain to me what I was signing or what was going on in my case. He gave me horrid legal advice. I lost thousands of dollars because of him.
Posted by Josh | June 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Case Dismissed immediately. Outstanding Attorney!
I cannot say enough great things about J. Mark Jackson. From the moment he took my case, he was professional, knowledgeable, and completely in control of the situation. What could have been an incredibly stressful experience was handled quickly and effectively because of his expertise. The result ex...
Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
Outstanding Criminal Defense Attorney – Professional, Honest, and Truly Cares
Mark Jackson exceeded my expectations every step of the way. From the beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, and straightforward about the process. He took the time to answer my questions, kept me informed, and made sure I understood my options. What stood out most was his dedication and genu...
Posted by Jess | June 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
The best legal representative DEFINITELY recommend him 100%
If you're looking for an attorney who genuinely cares about their clients and fights for the best possible outcome, I highly recommend Mark Jackson! From the very beginning, he was knowledgeable, responsive, compassionate, and professional. He took the time to explain everything clearly, answered all...
Posted by anonymous | June 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
An attorney you can trust!
Mr Jackson did a fantastic job helping my son through some unfortunate situations. He was very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Mr. Jackson.
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Criminal defense lawyer
Car accident lawyer
2020 - 2025
President, Mark Jackson Defense Law, PA
2009 - 2020
Chief Assistant Public Defender, Lake County Public Defender's Office
2005 - 2009
Assistant Public Defender, Duval County Public Defender's Office
2018 - Present
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2005 - Present
Florida Bar
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
English