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

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

94 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Fareeha | December 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

traffic misdemeaner

When I spoke to Mr Gardner on the phone, I was initially put off by how the conversation was going. However, he answered all my questions and gave me run down of the proceedings. He sounded very knowledgeable and confident, so I hired him. Stated "Sit back and relax; your in safe hands". I have to... say I am very impressed with how quickly he resolved the issue (even before the actual court date) and downgraded the ticket to a lesser charge with no points. I would definitely recommend him.

Posted by Dana | November 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Mark Gardner is an excellent lawyer

Great communicator. Thorough and excellent knowledge of the system. Extremely reliable. Got me the best result - speeding ticket at two points was reduced to a non moving violation 0 points, with no effect on insurance rates! Thank you Mark for being such an excellent lawyer and advocate!

Posted by Chris | March 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Diligence and Wisdom... a Terrific Attorney

Because I can be a fool sometimes, I waited until the last minute to retain legal services for my traffic violation. Fortunately for me, I found Mark Gardner who responded to my inquiry immediately and gave me reassurance that my legal issues would be resolved painlessly and to my advantage... and h...e accomplished that beyond my wildest expectations. I have no qualms about referring anyone to Mr. Gardner who is in need of his legal expertise and guidance alone. However, what he provided - at least for me - was so much more than untangling my legal issue; he was a sounding board, a sage adviser and a calming influence. Having never been in a legal bind like this in my life before, Mr. Gardner calmly talked me down, soothed my pulsing nerves and allowed me to relax, assured that he would get the best possible result for my case. And he did. Mr. Gardner communicated regularly and provided explanations of what was going on and what was coming up next. If you find yourself in a similar bind, retain the services of Mark Gardner... you will not regret that decision.

Posted by Stephen | May 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This Man Is The Real Deal

My driving rights were revoked for life in 1995 for vehicular homicide and vehicular assault. I contacted Mark Gardner in February 2016 and explained my situation. For a very reasonable fee he said he could help me get full driving rights restored. Mind you, I have contacted at least a dozen attorney...s about this, even hired one but no one could help me. Well Mark did. He took care of everything and did a phenomenal job in presenting my case before the Common Pleas Judge that originally sentenced me. Even the Judge complimented Mark on what a good job he did. Over the objections of the State, Mark Gardner got my motion granted and I was restored full driving rights just as any other person. After almost 22 years that included prison, parole, and not being able to drive, it had finally ended. In less than 24 hours after the hearing I went and got my license, free and clear, no restrictions, no anything. Mark restored more than my driving rights, he restored my life. I love this man and that's no bull. If he says he can help you he will. My advice to you, HIRE him. Be well.

Posted by Luis | April 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney

The best of the best

Mark has really went above and beyond for me. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing his service. His professionalism put me at ease and I felt confident in his ability to represent me. Very well organized and well-managed.

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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

Activity

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