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Mark Joseph Lavelle

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Youngstown, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Personal Injury

940 Windham Ct Ste 7, Youngstown, OH

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2005
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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 2005

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Law Offices of Mark Joseph Lavelle

940 Windham Ct Ste 7, Youngstown, OH, 44512-5060

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Mark Joseph Lavelle's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Karen | January 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer

Mark did a wonderful job with my case. He helped me get my grandsons. I have full custody of them. He did everything that needed to be done. I could call him anytime and he would get back with me. Wonderful personality and if you need a great lawyer call Mark

Posted by MyRanda | October 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Don’t hire criminal defense for family law

I experienced a profound professional disappointment. Initially, I believed he would be a fierce advocate, but his actions ultimately led to the loss of my case and custody of my child. He steered the case down impractical paths of litigation and consistently provided misguided advice. His allegiance... seemed skewed, often appearing more beneficial to the opposing side than to his own client. Communication was another major shortfall; he was unresponsive to calls and emails, not just from me, but also from the opposing counsel. His demeanor is defined by arrogance and overconfidence, yet these traits are not underpinned by genuine intelligence. His usual practice involves negotiating plea deals for the worst types of criminals, who he ironically often sees imprisoned. My advice? Seek representation elsewhere.

Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Horrible and very unprofessional!

Please don't waste your money on this guy! He has no communication and does not defend you he's more for the other party! He also doesn't show up in court with no explanation. He also makes desicions for you that you don't agree to! We wasted our time and money for over a year and he didn't do anythi...ng he claimed he was going to do. Also sends nasty ignorant letters when questioned instead of communicating the proper way! If I could rate a zero I would! Very unprofessional and rude!

Posted by Bill | September 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mark Lavelle

You want something done quickly,correctly call Atty.Lavelle.He does not postpone things unless he actually needs more time to help you in the long run.Fairly priced and I hope I never need him again but he gets the job done.

Posted by Lance | May 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

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Excellent

Mr. Lavelle was very professional from the moment we met. He promised me the outcome of my case and the promise was met at the end. He got to know me and my family very well which made us very comfortable hiring him. He not just an attorney but hes a down to earth person with a unique personality. I ...recommend him to anyone needing his type of assistance.

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Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2005.

Suspension For Term issued in OH, 2005

updated on 03/01/2010

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.

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University of Akron, C. Blake McDowell Law Center

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