Mark Steven McDaniel

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Mark Steven McDaniel

also known as The McDaniel Law Firm

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Memphis, TN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Federal Crime

243 Exchange Ave, Memphis, TN

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About Mark

Biography

Over 35 years of experience - Call 901-527-6518 for a free consultation.

Over 35 years of criminal defense work - Call 901-527-6518 for a free consultation.

Over 35 years of experience - Call 901-527-6518 for a free consultation.

Over 35 years of experience - Call 901-527-6518 for a free consultation.

Over 35 years of experience - Call 901-527-6518 for a free consultation.

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

DUI I Theft | Assault & battery | Sexual assault | Possession of child pornography | Rape | Murder | Sex crimes | Drug charges | Violent crime | If you have been charged with a crime, you need to call Attorney McDaniel for a free consultation.

50%
Personal Injury 20%

Car accidents | Slip & fall accidents | Motorcycle accidents | Brain injuries | Trucking injuries | Wrongful death | Railroad accidents | If you are hurt due to someone else's negligence, call now.

20%
Federal Crime 15%

Federal Drug Charges/ Weapon Charges/ Mail Fraud/ Child Pornography/ The McDaniel Law Firm has over 35 years experience defending Federal charges. Call today to discuss your case. Free Consultation available!

15%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 15%

Attorney Mark McDaniel has over 25 years of experience as a city court prosecutor so he understands exactly what is needed to successfully defend traffic offenses. Call today to have him review your case.

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 43 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1983

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The McDaniel Law Firm

243 Exchange Ave, Memphis, TN, 38105-3503

themcdaniellawfirm.com/

Online Presence

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Mark Steven McDaniel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 22 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | June 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Traffic Offense

My son had a traffic offense and we did not agree with the disposition, we hired Mr McDaniel to represent our son, he was very thorough and kept us informed throughout the successful process. Mr McDaniel will be our call if any future legal needs.

Posted by Tiffany Monie | January 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Lawyer that cares

I was a victim of a work at home scam. I was facing some serious felony charges. I visit this site and seen Mr. McDaniel good reviews. I messaged him and got back a quick response. I call the office and talk to Mrs. Kim, she was so nice and caring, she always kept me informed about my case. Mr. McDan...iel always got me in and out of court and fought to get my case dismissed. I want to thank him and his wonderful staff for doing a awesome job. If you need to hire a lawyer thats going to go over and beyond to defend you." McDaniel is the one for the job" #asuperblawyer

Mark McDaniel

Replied last January 30, 2017

Tiffany, Thank you so much for the nice review. We are thrilled that we were able to get these charges dismissed and that your record will be expunged (cleared) of all of these charges. We represent a lot of good people who find themselves in a bad situation. It has been a pleasure to work with you. Yours truly, Mark

Posted by Maurice | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

He's truly a FIVE STAR ATTORNEY. He should get the Attorney of the Year award.

I hired Mr. McDaniel for my case and I'm extremely pleased with the results. A bail bondsman recommended Mr. McDaniel upon my release but I ended up going with an attorney recommend by family. Not pleased with the results, left with unclear answers, and trial approaching my gut was telling me to cont...act Mr. McDaniel again. I was pleased with our initial consult, when I was first released from jail and contacted again. At this time my charge was upgraded to Attempted Aggravated Rape, a charge facing 8-30 years I was wrongfully accused of, a crime I didn't commit. With proof of my innocence, this is a charge that shouldn't have entertained the thought of going to trial. I wish I hired him in the beginning. In the end, the case was dismissed and expunged. So happy to have my rights back. I pray I won't be needing his services again, but with his results I'd choose him. I highly recommend him. Five stars for clear communication. Five stars for professionalism. Five stars for experience and skills. Five stars for results.

Posted by Rachel | August 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Hard-working and dedicated to helping us!

My husband was injured in a hit and run accident with an uninsured motorist requiring to spend the evening in the trauma ER at Regional One. Once we started receiving medical bills and Lien's, we knew we needed help navigating. Mr. McDaniel helped us understand the process and everything to expect. H...e was able to negotiate for all of our medical bills to be covered to our great relief. He and his team answered any and every questions we might have had along the way and took the stress away from the situation. I would greatly recommend them to you. Incredibly personable, caring and dedicated team!

Posted by Richard | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A Charging Bull Elephant for the Defense

Imagine going about your life and one morning the police come to your house, arrest you, place you in handcuffs and take you downtown to be arrested and charged with a class D felony. You’re innocent and the victim of a police errors and rush to judgement being thrust into the conveyer belt of the C...riminal Justice System hellbent on sending you to prison. You are layperson with virtually no knowledge of the the Courts and how the game is played. At this point I knew I needed an Atticus Finch. My sister who works in the office of the CEO of Fed Ex Ground heard these words from one of the corporation’s skilled attorneys, “If my life was on the line I would hire Mark McDaniel to defend me” When I entered Mr. McDaniels office I was struck by a large picture of a charging Bull Elephant given to him by a grateful client. At that point I relaxed and knew I was in the right hands. Mr. McDaniel explained the costs and procedures should the case go to court or be rejected by the presiding judge. He accurately predicted what the odds were in my case and what would take place in each court appearance. At one of the court appearances it dawned on me the words of that Fed Ex attorney. My life was on the line. I’m innocent yet the Government is bringing to bear all of their resources to send me to prison for 2 to 12 years. I can testify that is a unique kind of terror to experience. The preponderance of evidence was gathered and presented to the Court. The case was rejected and I walked away from the court the last time. Because of the experience and skills of Mark McDaniel I came through the crisis a free man.

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Mark Steven McDaniel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Patterson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have professionally known Mark McDaniel for over 34 years. He is very knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense. He is a highly ethical lawyer whom aggressively defends his clients. I have worked with Mark in the criminal defense realm. He has the respect of the prosecutors and Judges and obtains the best results for his clients. If a young lawyer was starting in the practice of law, they would be well served emulating Mark."

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John Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It has been almost 30 years since I first sent a client who needed a criminal law attorney to Mark. I heard back from that client about what a great job Mark did for him. Since that time I have given his name to anyone who has asked for the name of the best criminal defense lawyer in the Memphis area. I have never heard anything but highest praise for Mark's work on their behalf. He is the one I would send a family member to if (heaven forbid) they ever needed a criminal law attorney."

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Joshua Corman

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Very knowledgeable and professional."

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Debra Branan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer for his knowledge of the law, his strength of character and his zealous representation of each of his clients."

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Robert Harris

General practice lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Mr. McDaniel. He is one of the finest attorneys I have had the privilege of knowing in this community. His work ethic is unparalleled and is rivaled only by his grasp of the law."

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Christopher Nearn

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark McDaniel exhibits and possesses all of the characteristics of an outstanding lawyer and more importantly of an outstanding person. Mark can talk the talk and walk the walk in every aspect of his life. A more devoted lawyer, husband and father one will not find."

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Jonathan Pritchard

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a young lawyer starting out in criminal defense Mr. McDaniel has been a wealth of knowledge and experience that has aided my practice greatly. I would highly recommend him in any legal matter."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

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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Joshua Corman

Criminal defense lawyer

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William Hall

Probate lawyer

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Kevin Patterson

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2020

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2019

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

2018

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

10 Best Law Firms Personal Injury, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2006

The 2006 Bar Register of Preeminent lawyers, The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

2005

The 2005 Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

N/A

Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law

N/A

Mid-South Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers

N/A

America's Leading Lawyers, America's Leading Lawyers

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Judge, Town of Rossville

2019 - Present

Judge, Town of Oakland

2019 - Present

Judge, City of Piperton

1992 - Present

Chief City Prosecutor, Town of Collierville

1983 - Present

Sole Practitioner, Mark S. McDaniel

2015 - 2018

City Prosecutor, City Of Rossville Municipal Court

2013 - 2018

City Prosecutor, City of Piperton

2013 - 2018

City Prosecutor, Town of Oakland

2013 - 2019

City Prosecutor and Legal Advisor, City of Germantown

Associations

2019 - Present

Tennessee Municipal Judges Conference

Member

2005 - Present

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers

1983 - Present

U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee

Licensed Attorney

Sample of Legal Cases

Murdaugh v. Young

Successfully contested a will based upon undue influence.

State vs McKim

Overturned by the Tennessee Supreme Court

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Education

1983

University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Middle Tennessee State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

N/A

Tennessee CLE Seminar

Proving Damages in a Wrongful Death Case

N/A

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

"How to Get Your Brother-in-Law Out of Jail"

N/A

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

General Sessions Practice

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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