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Mark D. Chandler
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Biography
I have over 25 years of experience in criminal law. I began my career in 1986 as Chief Narcotics Prosecutor in the Jefferson County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office (Louisville's first "Drug Czar"). I have developed an intimate knowledge of how prosecution works, and I use this knowledge to aggressively manage a client's defense.
Criminal investigations can devastate people's lives. Overzealous prosecutors can make good people feel bad, and questions raised during investigations can color the opinions of colleagues, friends and relatives. I believe defending a client is not just about the legal issues - it's personal and emotional. In order to provide the best defense, it is important to really care about the client - to walk a mile in their shoes.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
50%
36 years
White Collar Crime
40%
36 years
Securities and Investment Fraud
10%
36 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Kentucky for 39 years
State: Kentucky
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Mark D. Chandler
600 West Main Street, Suite 300, Louisville, KY, 40202
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Mark D. Chandler's Lawyer Endorsements
"When I was a prosecutor years back, only one defense attorney really handed it to me. And that was Mark Chandler. Since that time, I've seen that nothing has changed. IF you've been charged with a white collar crime, call Mark Chandler to get the defense attorney that gets the prosecutions attention!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark Chandler is a suberb criminal defense attorney. He has tried, and won, scores of cirminal trials in both state and federal court. Mr. Chandler's first job after law school 30 years ago was to serve as the chief narcotics prosecutor in Louisville. Since starting his private practice 25 years ago, Mr. Chandler has become an expert at defending white collar defendants while still maintaining his reputation as the top drug defense lawyer in Kentucky. I would hire him without reservation if a member of my family needed an attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Top Attorneys in Kentucky, Kentucky Monthly Magazine Super Lawyer Section
2009
Best Lawyers as Chosen by their Peers, Louisville Magazine
2008
Louisville Top Lawyer Criminal Defense & White Collar Crime, Louisville Magazine
Work Experience
1990 - Present
Attorney, Mark D. Chandler, Attorney at Law
1986 - 1990
Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney, Chief Narcotics Prosecutor, Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
Associations
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
KACDL
Member
NORML
Member
1993 - 1993
Kentucky Academy of JusticePresident
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. Ceballos, et al. 3:02-CR-00125-JGH
After extensive motion practice and negotiation, Mr. Ceballos was able to have all charges dismissed and plead to simple possession of marijuana.
United States v. Michael D. Hughes, Case No. 3:97-CR-0004-CRS
Following extensive pretrial negotiations and motion practice Mr. Hughes was able to plead to the lesser charge of misprision of felony. Mr. Hughes entered into a plea agreement which required no cooperation on his part.
Commonwealth v. Jimmie W. Craig, 10-CR-00901
Mr. Craig was acquitted of the charge of tampering with a witness in relation to his homicide charge. The homicide charge was ultimately dismissed the morning of trial by the Commonwealth.
Commonwealth v. Dillen, Case No. 09-CR-1322
Not guilty verdict.
Commonewalth v. Jimmie W. Craig, Case No. 08-CR-002830
Dismissed by prosecution morning of trial
Commonwealth v. Justin Staples, et al., Case No. 06-CR-00112
Directed verdict of acquittal on all counts
United States v. Rice, et al., Case No. 3:04-CR-0083-TBR
U. S. appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit. In a landmark decision the 6th Circuit agreed with the District Court and affirmed its decision dismissing all charges against Mr. Rice. See, United States v. Rice, 478 F.3d 704 (6th Cir. 2007).
United States vs. Turner, et al. Case No. 05-02-S-KKC
Dismissed on appeal. See United States v. Turner, 465 F.3d 667 (6th Cir. 2006).
United States v. Shy Heath, et al., Case No. 3:98-CR-00052
All convictions reversed on appeal. See United States v. Heath, 259 F.3d 522 (6th Cir. 2001)
United States v. Terrell A. Gray, Case No. 3:97-CR-0093-CRS
Following jury trials on each indictment, the Court entered judgment of acquittal on both indictments resulting in all felony charges against Mr. Gray being dismissed.
United States v. Molzoff, et al., Case No. 3:96-CR-00118-TBR
Case dismissed
Commonwealth v. Terrell A. Gray, et al., Case No. 95-CR-0001
Following a jury trial held in June of 1995, the judge entered a directed verdict of acquittal against Mr. Gray and all other defendants.
Cmmonwealth of Kentucky v. Terrell A. Gray, Case No. 95-CR-000662
All charges were dismissed on motion of the prosecutor.
United States v. Andrew Fields, Case No. 3:93-CR-00036
Mr. Fields was acquitted of all charges.
Education
1986
University of Louisville Brandeis
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
University of Kentucky
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
National Business Institute CLE
Kentucky Criminal Defense Strategies
2014
Kentucky Criminal Defense Strategies
Expert Witness Criminal Defense Tips
2010
National Business Institute CLE
The Criminal Trial: Voir Dire to Closing
2008
National Business Institution CLE
Cross Examination
2008
National Business Institute CLE
Trial Techniques for Effective Litigation
2007
National Business Institute CLE
Successful Criminal Cases: Powerful Pretrial Strategies
2006
National Business Institute CLE
The Criminal Defense Trial From Start to Finish
Languages
English