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Mark Jon Wieczorek
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Biography
I’m Mark Wieczorek. I’m a grinder. Always have been and always will be. Growing up in a blue collar, lower middle class family, it was just a way of life. Dad sold clothes and mom worked as a secretary. They always said that the beauty of America is that you can be anything you want to be if you just have a diligent work ethic and integrity. So,from paperboy at 13, to pizza maker in high school, to UPS driver, who grinded it out in night school for 5 ½ years, I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree, cum laude. Then, after surviving the UPS / Teamsters strike, the birth of a child, and a career change which involved taking a position with the Cincinnati Fire Department as a firefighter for 10 years…..it was time.
Could I continue to grind it out? The journey began and for 3 years I commuted to law school 2 ½ hours away on Monday and returned on Friday. Friday nights consisted of father/son time, and setting an example, to my then 5 year old son, that perseverance, integrity and commitment will pave the road to fulfillment of any dream. But, you have to believe. Those Friday night chats lead into a 48 hour straight stay at the firehouse. Some nights we slept, but most nights we didn’t.
At 7:00 am Monday morning, the drive back to law school began. This was usually accompanied by a cup of java and some great tunes that inspired my soul and kept the drive alive. Music has a way of doing that. After law school graduation, I took a job as an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Hamilton County with Joe Deters at the helm. There I experienced the legal system from the inside out. I handled just about every type of case imaginable: felonious assault, gross sexual imposition, rape, robbery, burglary, OVI and on down the line to speeding tickets.
As I transitioned into private practice, I realized that bad things happen to good people. Thus, I joined a law firm that was growing. We built the practice but we lost our identity. Who had I become and why I wondered as I looked out my 25th story window over the downtown buildings? This wasn’t my dream. It was time to leave.
I’ve had the experience of having tried over 175 cases in both federal and state court. I benefited of being on “both sides of the fence”. It was time to give up the posh office and to have fewer clients. Further, I became committed to spending more time with each client….more personal attention. Therefore, it was time to get back to the grind. So, I leave you with this……I am efficient, diligent and relentless. I will aggressively advocate for you during every aspect of the case. I will never be outworked. In the words of Vince Lomabrdi, “that any man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle-victorious.”
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Licensed in Ohio for 18 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2007
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013
Location
The Wieczorek Law Firm, LLC.
3825 Edwards Rd, #103, Cincinnati, OH, 45209
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Posted by Barb | September 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Don't waste your money or freedom
I would not recommend this lawyer for anything. I paid him a 1000.00 and all he did was show up at court. He has no ideal what he is doing. if you have not committed a crime he will use the scare tactic to convince you to plea to a lesser charge. All he truly did was filed that he was the lawyer and...
Mark Wieczorek
Replied last September 09, 2016Debra, Thanks for for your comments. If you recall you were not event the client. Your son, was facing a domestic violence charge which is a misdemeanor of the 1st degree. It is punishable by up to 6 months in jail, Further, upon conviction it can be used to enhance a subsequent domestic violence charge to a felony. Finally, it is a crime of violence, it is not expungeable and will prohibit him from owning a firearm. Ultimately, the charge was reduced to disorderly conduct which is a misdemeanor of the 4th degree, is eligible to be expunged and is not a crime of violence. The sentence of the court included no jail time and a minimal fine, anger management class due to your son's alleged actions and a drug assessment as the allegations that drugs were involved. The discovery was reviewed with your son and all his questions were answered. He made a decision knowingly, intelligently and of his own free will to enter into the plea offer from the State of Ohio. Had you come to court to support your son, I could have reviewed everything with you provided that your son would allow it. Then you could have an informed understanding of the occurrences prior to offering your review from a removed third party position. I wish you the best in the future. Thank you. Mark Wieczorek
Posted by Kory | April 23, 2014 | DUI & DWI
Highly recommend
Mark represented me exceptionally well. His knowledge and skill was priceless. I feel he really put the maximum effort towards my case and my outcome was the best scenario i could have imagined. I would recommend him to anyone going through an OVI charge. He exhibited professionalism , timely commu...
Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Best DUI Attorney in Ohio
When I was arrested for DUI, I knew it would be a difficult fight, and I would need a knowledgeable attorney who could defend me and look out for my rights. Mark was able to suppress key evidence because the police officer violated many of the department's policies and procedures. As a result, I w...
Posted by anonymous | September 26, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Very pleased with results
Mark was extremely professional and very well informed. He didn't always tell me what I wanted to hear, but rather what I needed to hear from my lawyer. My options were very clearly explained and laid out for me in a manner that allowed me to proceed with full knowledge of my potential consquences ...
Posted by Greg | August 07, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Great Job!
Mark did an amazing job representing me. He is very knowledgeable in the law and was always quick to answer my questions and never left a phone call unreturned the same day. He was very thorough reviewing all the evidence with me and took the time to explain why we were doing what we were doing and...
Mark Jon Wieczorek's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mark is a knowledgable lawyer who works diligently for his clients."
"I've know Mark for a long time. He is a good person and an excellent advocate. He fights hard for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark over the past 5 years and find him to be competent and a zealous advocate for his clients."
"I've known Mark since his days as a Hamilton County Assistant Prosecutor. He has always impressed me with his knowledge and work ethic. He is always well prepared and zealously fights for his clients."
"Mark is an excellent attorney who fights hard for his clients. He is willing to take cases to trial. This willingness and his knowledge of the law helps Mark get great results for his clients."
"I have known Mark since he began practicing law. He is well-versed in his knowledge of the law and is dedicated to providing his clients the best defense. I fully endorse Mark in the areas of Criminal Law and DUI defense."
"I've known Mark since he joined the practice of law and he hit the ground running. He is always up on the constant changes in OVI law. He is prepared in court and always one step ahead of the Prosecutor."
"From the beginning of his career as an attorney, Mark has come out swinging. Mark was one of the first attorneys to challenge the validity of the intoxilizer 8000 through a motion to suppress and his brief was circulated to prosecutors throughout Ohio by the health department during its training of prosecutors on the new machine. Knowledgeable and possessing an unrelenting attention to detail, Mark will obtain the best result possible in whatever matter you entrust in him."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mark for over two years and would recommend his expertise."
"Mark is an excellent DUI and criminal defense attorney. Not only is he knowledgeable of the law, he is also a zealous advocate for his clients. His strong record of success proves his dedication to clients. Unlike most lawyers, Mark is willing to take cases to trial. I endorse Mark as a strong criminal defense attorney."
"One of the few true advocates left. He is well respected in our legal community."
"Mark is an extremely hard working intelligent and personable individual, and would be a great choice to anyone seeking an attorney. I would absolutely endorse this lawyer."
"Mark is my managing attorney. He provides excellent guidance on all issues. In addition, he fights for all of his clients rights no matter the situation. I highly endorse him."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mark for the past year. He is extremely hard-working and will do the very best for each and every client. He treats each case the way he would expect his case to be treated. He is extremely knowledgeable in regards to the DUI/OVI laws in Ohio and has amassed excellent experience as a former Hamilton County prosecutor."
"I endorse Mark. I have worked with him for the past two years. Mark has obtained some fantastic results for his clients. His interpersonal skill is almost unmatched in the community. He develops rapport faster than anyone I have every met. He uses this unique ability to aid his clients in defending their DUI cases. If you or someone you know needs help with an OVI case I would call Mark immediately!"
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.
Publicly Reprimanded issued in OH, 2013
updated on 07/18/2013Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Mark’s comment:
“Lawyer engaged in a consensual relationship with a client during representation. The Ohio Rules of Professional Conduct state: 1.8(j) "A lawyer shall not solicit or engage in sexual activity with a client unless a consensual sexual relationship existed between them when the client-lawyer relationship commenced." The Supreme Court of Ohio found that the relationship between the lawyer and the client did not effect the level of representation and the original charge was reduced”
Honors
2025
Recognized for Professional Involvement, Lawyer Legion
2016
Best Lawyer, Expertise
1999
Recipient, Who's Who of American College Students
1999
Cum Laude, Wilmington College
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Owner, The Wieczorek Law Firm
2012 - 2022
Of Counsel, Joslyn Criminal Defense Law Firm
2007 - 2009
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Hamilton County Prosecutor's Office
Associations
2012 - Present
Ohio High School Athletic AssociationMember
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Violent Crime - Burglary
NOT GUILTY
Education
2007
Ohio Northern University - Claude W. Pettit College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Wilmington College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
OVI Awareness
Avoiding an OVI
2013
Bishop's Bicycle Meeting
DUI Awareness
2011
Transiting to Practice
Transition to Practice
2008
Bullying in Cincinnati Schools
Bully In Schools
Publications
2025
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
If someone you're with steals something from a store and you leave together. Can I be charged with theft if I didn't know
16 Nov 2014
Q&A
I want to know if I'm eligible for early termination of probation (non reporting probation?
17 Nov 2014
Q&A
Getting a ticket dismissed for wrong gender?
15 Jan 2014