I was referred to Mr Germain and he consulted with me on a legal situation. He was very prompt in returning my calls and gave me legal advice. He had a great personality. I would definitely recommend him.
My adventure with this firm began with a consultation with Brian. After reviewing the case facts and speaking with me, Brian was eager to work with me. I later learned Mark would be handling my case, and at first, I was hesitant and didn't feel comfortable because I felt like Mark didn't know my case as well as Brian. First let me say, Mark was simply amazing. Although my case was a simple traffic infraction, Mark was very professional when coaching me on what to say. He researched the case the. Ought before the court appearance and knew quite a bit more than I did. Once we arrived at the courtroom, Mark was very prompt in taking initiative and negotiating with the opposing attorney, and the police officer. I'm very happy I didn't hire an attorney that just stayed back and waited for something to happen. I'll definitely be calling this firm when the time arises. Thank you Mark!
I have practiced criminal law for nine years now. I started my career as an Assistant State Attorney in Bradenton, Florida. I then moved to Melbourne, Fl where I became an Assistant Public Defender for three and half years.
My strong sense of justice and compassion made pursuing a career as a criminal defense attorney the best path for me to pursue. I graduated from Stetson University in 2004 with a Juris Doctor (JD) and a Masters of Business Administration (MBA). This helped build a strong foundation in my work as an Assistant Public Defender in Florida's 18th Judicial District.
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I opened the doors to The Law Offices of Germain & McCarthy alongside attorney Bryan McCarthy. Our private practice law firm allowed me to continue working to defend the rights of individuals facing criminal accusations while using every resource available. I represent clients facing a variety of criminal offenses, including domestic violence, traffic violations, DUI, theft charges, and other misdemeanor and felony offenses. The law firm receives cases throughout Eastern and Central Florida, including Melbourne, Palm Bay, Orlando, Port St Lucie, Titusville, and nearby areas.
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I am an active member of the Florida legal community. Having recently been elected to President of the Brevard County chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, I spend a lot of time preparing for the meetings and working on way to better the criminal legal community in Florida. I also serve on the state board for this great organization and take part in the yearly meetings we sponsor across the state.
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I enjoy helping in the community. I have been able to volunteer with projects that help the big brother and big sister organization as well as local women shelters.Â
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I am always looking forward to meeting with new clients, and I enjoy helping them with their legal issues. When I am not at work or involved in a community project, I enjoy fishing and reading.
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Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2015
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Definately recommend!
I was referred to Mr Germain and he consulted with me on a legal situation. He was very prompt in returning my calls and gave me legal advice. He had a great personality. I would definitely recommend him.
Posted by Charles | September 9, 2015
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| Hired Attorney
Worth every penny!
My adventure with this firm began with a consultation with Brian. After reviewing the case facts and speaking with me, Brian was eager to work with me. I later learned Mark would be handling my case, and at first, I was hesitant and didn't feel comfortable because I felt like Mark didn't know my case as well as Brian. First let me say, Mark was simply amazing. Although my case was a simple traffic infraction, Mark was very professional when coaching me on what to say. He researched the case the. Ought before the court appearance and knew quite a bit more than I did. Once we arrived at the courtroom, Mark was very prompt in taking initiative and negotiating with the opposing attorney, and the police officer. I'm very happy I didn't hire an attorney that just stayed back and waited for something to happen. I'll definitely be calling this firm when the time arises. Thank you Mark!
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Posted by Charlene | August 8, 2023
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Outstanding Work Ethic
I wil be forever grateful to Attorney Germain for representing my brother. He was patient, confident, and compassionate. He has excellent judgment and understood what needed to be done in my brother's case. Attorney Germain is a dedicated lawyer.
Posted by Kyle | April 5, 2023
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Hard working Professional Fights for his clients
Mark worked tirelessly on my case making sure to explain the process along way making sure I felt comfortable with every decision made. He made himself and his team very accessible to answer any questions and fought tirelessly for my innocence and wasn’t happy unless I was happy. He is a true professional. Would recommend mark to represent anyone anytime.
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Posted by Micah | January 24, 2023
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Great lawyer
Mark has been nothing but good to me since I’ve met him. 2-3 years ago, he always ready to help and always gonna do his best to mend things with
Posted by Cody | January 24, 2023
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Great lawyer
Mark was an awesome lawyer for me! Inexpensive, thorough and direct! What was accomplished was exactly what we intended for! Thanks mark!
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2023
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Mark truly cares about clients.
Mark made the whole process so easy was there for me every step of the way. Anyone looking for an attorney, go with Mark!
Posted by Russell | July 30, 2022
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Fantastic
He gave me fantastic advice at a reasonable fee for application process. He directly answered my question, yet provided alternative information that may be helpful as well. He explained things clearly, and he made sure I understood before moving on. Everything worked out because of the advice Mark Germain provided, and I am eternally grateful
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Posted by Dana | May 24, 2022
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Honest Fighting Attorney
Mark was used by a couple of family members. He is honest, straight shooting and fights for his clients. He is also an advocate and helps people in our community. An all around great guy!
Posted by Tara | May 23, 2022
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND !!
Mark helped me get my CASE DISMISSED!! I am extremely grateful and glad he was willingly to fight for my case to be dismissed. He made sure to remind me personally in days advanced notice when my court hearings would be and made sure I was always updated on my case. Mark treated my case as if it was his own and fought hard for my freedom. Couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND MARK GERMAIN !!
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Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2021
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To the point.
The man gets it done. Plain and simple, I like that. I was going to make this short but theres a minimum on characters. This should do it
Posted by Gage | December 6, 2021
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Best Lawyer in Central Florida
Best lawyer in Central Florida. He fights for every client as if they are his only client. Highly recommend Mark Germain to anyone searching!
Posted by Jayne | February 1, 2021
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Couldn’t ask for better!
“Mr. Germain is a very a professional lawyer who cares about his clients. He succeeded in having my charges dismissed. He literally saved two years of my life. Mark remained easy to contact throughout the process and I appreciated the way he was able to save a tremendous amount of time by leveraging skill, relationships, professionalism, and most importantly knowledge and intelligence. I cannot thank him enough. If you need help, don't think twice about going to Germain Law.
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Posted by Trina | November 10, 2020
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Teacher
Mark Germain was very Professional with my case. He made sure I understood everything that was brought to the table. If I had any questions, he always got back to me in a timely manor. I Appreciate what he has done for me.
Posted by Dave | November 6, 2020
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More than just a great attorney
Mark was very helpful with the help he gave to take care of some legal paperwork issues I had from a case I had several years back. Even though he was slammed with court and other more important issues he had on his plate he still made sure to take the time to get what I needed to get my issue resolved in a timely manner. If anything were to arise where I need an attorney in the future he would be my first call. Very knowledgeable and very passionate about what he does, he isn't like most attorneys I have dealt with in the past he actually cares about his clients and takes the time to explain the scenario.
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Posted by stephanie | September 15, 2020
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great lawyer
I hired Mark when I a legal incident he has already got some of my things dismissed. He is professional and knows what he is doing if you get your self into something contact him its worth it.
Posted by Autumn | April 13, 2020
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knowledgeable, reliable and amazing !
Mark Germain is the best. He is a great attorney, who genuinely cared about my case and me getting the best deal possible. Any questions I had, he was very knowledgeable & always happy to answer them. Highly recommend. If I could rate him 10 stars I would!
Posted by anonymous | January 20, 2020
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The VERY BEST
Mark Germain helped me get out of ALOT of potential trouble that I got into as a teen. Its amazing how much a big mistake as a minor could impact you as an adult. He listened to my concerns and he negotiated in an extremely detailed manner with prosecution. He is an amazing attorney and to this day I tell people to keep his number in their wallet- because someday they might need it. I see so many mugshots of young kids in their teens and twenties in brevard county - young people make mistakes and this is the guy you want representing them if mistakes were made! I wish I could thank him better than I had the opportunity to.
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Posted by anonymous | June 4, 2019
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My Son
My son was arrested and facing serious charges and many years in prison. I hired Mark Germain to represent him. He also helped my son when he was a Public Defender. My son and I both thought his case was not going well, but Mark kept telling us to have faith and just let him do his job. He did just that - he turned a 15-30 year sentence to only 5. His experience, confidence and vast knowledge of criminal law restored my faith in our judicial system. If you need a criminal defense attorney - put your faith in Mark....you will not regret your choice.
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Posted by George | May 23, 2019
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G. Smith
Attorney Mark Germain represented me in court and did an outstanding job. He won the case. If you are in need of a Lawyer I would not hesitate to hire hime.
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Unknown Attorney | Jan 31
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"Mark is a wonderful attorney. He is highly experienced and very professional. Mark is dedicated to his clients and passionate about his job. I highly recommend and endorse this attorney!"
Criminal defense Attorney | Dec 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mark is a successful and experienced criminal defense attorney who works very hard for his clients and is always accessible and available to them. I am impressed by his dedication and passion for the practice of criminal defense law."
Criminal defense Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I send all of my criminal referrals to Mark Germain. Mr. Germain has achieved remarkable results using his creativity and knowledge of criminal practice. I have received nothing but glowing reviews from any client that has retained Mark's services and will not hesitate to recommend him in the future."
Criminal defense Attorney | Mar 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mark is a dedicated attorney, who aggressively advocates for his clients. He is detailed-oriented, and has a wide breadth of knowledge and experience in various personal injury and criminal law matters. I highly recommend him."
Criminal defense Attorney | Jul 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer.
Mark is an experienced criminal defense attorney, who aggressively fights for his clients rights. In addition to being an excellent advocate, Mark always treats his clients and their families with dignity and respect."