$ 225-300 per hour
also known as Attorney Hanks, P.A.
Since his 1987 admission to the Florida Bar, Mark Hanks has been in private practice for the past twenty-two years of his career. Originally from St. Louis, MIssouri, He attained his undergraduate degree at Tulane University, New Orleans, before returning to Missouri for his Juris Doctorate from St. Louis University, a portion of the studies for which had been earned at Stetson University Law School. He permanently relocated to St. Petersburg in 1987, when James T. Russell hired him as an Assistant State Attorney for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Clearwater.
While a prosecutor, Mark investigated, prosecuted, and tried a wide variety of cases, beginning with DUI's and thefts, and culminating in Armed Robbery and Murder cases. During his six years as a prosecuting attorney, he served assignments in Clearwater Traffic, Family Violence, Crimes Against Children, and the DUI Manslaughter unit.
In 1993, Mark Hanks left the State Attorney's Office, to join with another former prosecutor to form, Hanks and Frost, P.A., a private practice in the Gateway area, that grew to encompass many areas of the law. "Whatever type of lawyer our neighbors needed, that was the type we became." As a result, Mark gained significant experience in new areas of law, such as Family Law, Personal Injury, Probate Law, Business Law, Social Security and Workmen's Compensation. Eventually he narrowed his practice to Criminal Defense, Family Law and Personal Injury. It was during this time that Attorney Mark Hanks tried his first personal injury case to a $400, verdict.
In 2003, Attorney Hanks, P.A. was formed, drawing its name from what many clients were already calling him. The practice continued the focus on the three areas of law: Family Law (Divorces, Custody, Child Support, Restraining Orders), Criminal Defense (Traffic, Misdemeanors and Felonies), Personal Injury (Auto Accidents and Slip and Falls). Since that time, Attorney Hanks has helped countless clients with these types of issues. And though from year to year the percentages of each type of case has shifted, Mark Hanks continues to enjoy practicing in each area. And when clients have needs for representation in other areas, such as wills and advance care directives, probate, bankruptcy, or foreclosure, Attorney Hanks continues to afford them that assistance, to maintain his objective of "Justice Served."
Mark Hanks resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his wife of 24 years, their two children, their miniature dachshund, a green wing macaw, and a home tank of saltwater fish, in addition to the office tank that keeps clients fascinated in the lobby.
When he is not spending time with his family, Mark enjoys volunteering for Leadership St. Pete, to foster the future leaders of the community. He also pitches in with the annual, Holy Family School Auction, exercises and tries to play the guitar.
Attorney Hanks hopes that wherever your case or legal issues are--Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Manatee or Sarasota, you will hire and think of him when you need, "Justice Served."
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33 years
39 years
33 years
33 years
$ 225-300 per hour
25%-40%
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Acquired: 1988
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1987
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9600 Koger Blvd N Ste 104, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33702-2434
24 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Divorce & Separation
Posted by Mikhail | June 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Attorney Mark Hanks was one of my best choices in my life!
Mr Hanks and Bonnie was so helpful , professional and responsive throughout the whole process! My divorce case went so smooth and fast. Attorney Hanks was very knowledgeable and professional! His Assistant Bonnie, she was amazing, very helpful and responsive! I would definitely recommend them ...
Posted by Brit | March 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best divorce attorney around!!!
Young female divorcing her HS sweetheart, which was a total disaster. Mark made this process effortless and easy for me to take a step back and let him guide me through the process. Dealing with a very rich ex husbands family, he had my best interest at heart, while understanding the laws and paramet...
Posted by Micheal | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Flawless experience
I engaged Attorney Hanks to assist with an uncontested divorce, where my ex seemed very tenuously committed to the arrangement. Mr. Hanks suggested and executed a Default Divorce instead, minimizing the chances of complications as a result of a change of heart vis a vis our original agreement. It wen...
Posted by Adrianna | February 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Client experience
Mr. Hanks came highly recommended by a business client as someone with a wealth of expertise in the area of family law. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that Mr. Hanks knowledge goes far beyond family law. He is well versed in tax law as well which went a long way for me and he kept me informed...
Posted by Rachel | February 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Worry free divorce
I contacted Attorney Hanks when I found out my now ex-husband had filed the paper work for our divorce. I spoke with Mr. Hank's paralegal, Bonnie the Friday afternoon before Easter. Not only was she in the office, she scheduled an appointment for me the first thing Monday morning. During our consu...
"I first met Mark while I was an Assistant State Attorney. During those dealings, Mark was always extremely professional and knowledgeable about the facts and law surrounding his case. Now, as fellow private practitioners, I find Mark to be the same and always up to date on the most recent case law surrounding his areas of practice."
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2003 - Present
President and Sole Shareholder, Attorney Hanks, P.A.
1993 - 2003
Partner, Hanks and Frost, P.A.
1987 - 1993
Assistant State Attorney (prosecutor), State Attorney's Office
1988 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember
Member
1987
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1984
Bachelors of Arts
English