Mark Gardner

Mark Gardner

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 32 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Mayfield Heights, OH
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

1392 SOM Center Road, Lower Level, (stand-alone office building, between Wendy's & Scramblers), Mayfield Heights, OH

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003
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Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 32 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1993

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

Location

Law Office of Mark Gardner

1392 SOM Center Road, Lower Level, (stand-alone office building, between Wendy's & Scramblers), Mayfield Heights, OH, 44124

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Mark Gardner's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 20 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Lauren | September 08, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Amazing!!

I had recently moved down to Florida and had several small problems with my Ohio drivers license. Mark Gardner not only contacted me promptly but also had my driving record pulled and a solution for my problems. Within a matter of just a few hours my issues were completely resolved. He treated me... as a person, with respect. I highly recommend contacting him for any help you may need.

Posted by Lauren | August 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

An attorney who actually cares about you as a person!!

I recently moved down to Florida. I had several issues with my Ohio drivers license. I contacted Mark Gardner for some help. Help is exactly what I got. Within 1 hour not only had he contacted me, but he had already had my driving record pulled. My issues were COMPLETELY resolved in a matter of a f...ew hours. He saw me as a person, not just a dollar sign. His kindness and willingness to help will always be appreciated. If you need help contact him. You will be treated fairly and with respect no matter your situation.

Posted by Jen | June 10, 2015 | Administrative Law

Highly recommend!

I came across Attorney Gardner's website when searching for a lawyer that could handle my difficult case. I was in need of an attorney who was knowledgeable in restoring my license in Ohio while currently holding an out of state license. He was very knowledgeable in knowing what steps to take in orde...r to make this happen. I'm not sure why there is even one negative review on this site. Mark is trustworthy and yes he will tell you like it is, but his words come from a caring place to make sure you will not be contacting him again in the future. I would highly recommend Mark Gardner if you are in need of a great attorney!

Posted by Matt | June 03, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

I wouldn't want anyone else on my side in traffic court

I had a pretty hefting moving violation (30+ over, and in an inactive construction zone) and wasn't really sure what to do. I contacted Mark via email right before going to bed to get an opinion and he called me first thing in the morning the next day. He explained exactly what he could do and how ...he would do it if I hired him. I agreed and appointed him as my attorney. After this Mark took the case and handled everything, including the court appearance. Any questions I had along the way were answered promptly and at no point was I ever left wondering about what came next. When all was said and done, he was able to negotiate my citation down to a non-moving violation with ZERO points and a significantly smaller fine than I would have faced otherwise. For a very reasonable fee, Mark turned something that could have haunted me for the next two years and gave me a "second chance." Not violating traffic laws in the first place is the best way to avoid this situation, but mistakes happen and when they do, you want someone like Mark Gardner on your side. If it wasn't obvious already, I highly recommend him to anyone reading this, and will definitely be referring friends and family his way if they ever need his services.

Posted by anonymous | April 30, 2015 | DUI & DWI

A Great Lawyer, With Great Results

I was introduced to Mark by a colleague after a DUI in 2014. It had not been my first DUI, so I was not looking at a slap on a wrist. I was looking for the best Lawyer for my situation (Multiple Offender, Summit County (Stow Court)), and I was lucky enough to find him. Mark will shoot you straight an...d keep you informed. He doesn't ‘sugar coat’ anything, but he is fair and lets you know what to expect. At a time where my life was turned upside down, he helped take the pressure of the court process off of me, which allowed me to focus on other areas of my life (family and work). Mark is very responsive, too. He almost always was able to get back in touch within 24 hours if I had a question. MArk was able to get the best results possible for my case. If you are looking for the best DUI Lawyer in the area with the right contacts (which do matter), you cannot go wrong with Mark.

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Mark Gardner's Lawyer Endorsements

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James McGowan

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Sheets

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is extremely knowledgeable and a tremendous advocate for his clients."

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Christopher Leroi

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gardner is an exceptional attorney. Although I have been practicing law for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, prosecutor, and private attorney, I learn from his responses on Avvo every time that he posts. If I needed an attorney, I would hire him. I recommend him with no reservation. It would be the best investment of your life to hire him to represent you."

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James Schimanski

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a great advocate who always puts his clients interest first. He is very knowledgeable and skilled in representing his clients. I have no hesitation in recommending to person who finds himself charged with a crime,"

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Steven Adams

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an exceptional and distinguished DUI and criminal defense attorney. His untiring zeal in the pursuit of truth and justice for his clients is exceptional. Moreover, Mark serves as a leader among his peers in Ohio by helping other lawyers improve their knowledge and trial skills. I commend Mark’s approach to DUI and criminal defense and I am grateful for the example he sets for his peers."

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Todd Kotler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a contributor to a resource shared by those practicing DUI defense. He is tough, smart and indefatigable. If you have a DUI in greater Cleveland, you'd be wise to hire him. Think you can't afford him? You CAN'T afford NOT to hire him."

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Jason Sarver

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Allen

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This profile should list that Mark was zealously defending his client when he was reprimanded by the Supreme Court. Perhaps it was overly passionate plea on behalf of his client but he is an excellent attorney."

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Jeffrey Meadows

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had privilege of speaking at numerous seminars that Mr. Gardner was also speaking at. Mark shares his ideas and work products without expecting anything in return. He is a frequent and highly sought after speaker at Continuing Legal Education seminars on the topic of DUI/OVI defense. If I were charged with OVI, I would want Mark Gardner representing me!"

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.

Suspension For Term issued in OH, 2003

updated on 02/16/2019

Suspended for term means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Mark’s comment:

“As the saying goes, “To err is human, to forgive is divine.” To which I’ll add: “To drain language of it's ordinary meaning is quite judicial, and the results rarely divine." Especially for me in this case. Truth IS the most important commodity we have in this life.”

Honors

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Mark Gardner

2002 - 2002

Adjunct Professor, Cuyahoga County Community College

1999 - 2003

Prosecuting Attorney, City of Geneva

1997 - 2004

Partner, Gardner & Kucharski

1993 - 1997

Ass't Lake County Public Defender, Lake County Public Defender's Office

1986 - 1990

Fire/Weapons Controller, U S Coast Guard

1982 - 1985

Intelligence Operations Analyst, U.S. Air Force

Associations

1998 - 1999

Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Chairman

Education

1992

Case Western Reserve University

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

State University of New York, Empire State College

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2013

Annual DUI Seminar

Standardized Field Sobriety Tests

Languages

English

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