Mark Jeffrey Babb

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Mark Jeffrey Babb

4.8
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 20 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Fairborn, OH
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

2190 Gateway Drive, Fairborn, OH

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About Mark

Biography

Attorney Mark Babb is an outstanding criminal defense attorney! Contact him for a free consult!

Mark Babb is passionate about defending and protecting those labeled criminals by the system!

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Mark Babb is a dedicated and aggressive criminal defense lawyer. He will fight to get your life back. Mr. Babb has represented thousands of clients.

21 years | 5,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 200-200 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 20 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Mark Jeffrey Babb

2190 Gateway Drive, Fairborn, OH, 45324

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Mark Jeffrey Babb's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Lilakay | December 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Violent Crime

Mark Babbs Is More Than Just An Attorney

Mark Babbs is more than just an attorney—he is a true advocate, a compassionate listener, and someone who saved my life in ways I never thought possible. Mark stood by my side during one of the darkest chapters of my life, advocating for me as I sought justice after over a year of sexual abuse by a m...entor I had trusted. This person had appeared to offer me love and support, especially after my cousin abused me in a similar way months earlier. My mentor knew about that abuse and used it to manipulate me, pretending to be my refuge while exploiting my vulnerability for his own pleasure. At the time, my world had already crumbled. My parents divorced, leaving me homeless, sleeping in a cold, crammed car with my knees tucked to my chest. My mentor invited me into his home, and my mom, desperate for me to be happy, dropped me off in the middle of the night, hoping this could somehow be a fresh start. She had a crush on him, unaware I was being threatened in silence, and forced to pretend everything was fine. For years, I lived in fear, numbing myself and running from the truth. Mark was the first person who truly noticed my pain and stood by me, even when I didn’t have the strength to keep fighting. His presence gave me the courage to face what I had denied for so long. He helped me seek justice, not just legally but emotionally, and he gave me the strength to keep going when everything felt too heavy to bear. Mark’s compassion and respect for me, even in my darkest moments, have changed my life. He helped me write my victim impact statement, sitting with me through the most difficult emotions I’ve ever had to face. His belief in me gave me the courage to speak my truth and begin to heal. Though I still struggle and the weight of it all fluctuates, knowing there are people like Mark fighting alongside me makes it less heavy. I am forever grateful for his care, his advocacy, and his relentless pursuit of justice on my behalf. Mark showed me what it means to be loved and respected unconditionally, and I will never forget the role he played in my journey. If you’re looking for an attorney who doesn’t just fight for you but truly fights with you, Mark Babbs is that person. He saved my life, and I will always hold deep gratitude and love for him.

Posted by Harold | February 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney

a great criminal attorney!!!

i truly want to thank you Mr .Babb , you where amazing Attorney! i wish it was more people like you fighting for people and getting the results, one thing i really like about you , you where honest an sincere person you kept your word and you fought a good fight. If there’s anyone out there looking ...for an Attorney he’s the one person i would truly recommend hands down Great Guy! thank you so much.

Posted by Greg | January 26, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Attorney

Mr. Babb represented me in a case in which I was wrongly ticketed by an officer for driving on a closed roadway. Immediately upon meeting him, I could tell that Mark was passionate about his profession. The first consultation was timely and very open and direct. He listened to everything I had to ...say about my experience with the police and reviewed the evidence I had brought with me from my dash cam. During the time between the court date and the initial encounter, Mark and his office were very communicative, and I always felt that I had someone on my side that actually cared about my case. Today, the case was dropped/dismissed and I am absolutely thankful that I hired this excellent attorney. He went out of his way to make this experience as bearable as can be expected. I would highly recommend him. Professional and also very friendly and personal. Thank you Mr. Babb !

Posted by Megan | January 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Gave his all even as a Court Appointed Attorney

Mr. Mark Babb was my court appointed attorney for a case I was facing in Warren County, Lebanon Ohio. Known to be a tough bullying county that uses pressure and fear and threats of longer sentences to ultimately have you just agree to a plea deal with less punishment but securing their conviction rat...e which is just as important as the air they breathe! Mr.Babb would have none of it and was fearless and confident throughout my process. It truly meant so much that this man gave his all as my court appointed attorney just the same as if I'd paid him for his time! He was able to get a charge dropped and a charge amended down because of discrepancies from the beginning and Warren County could have cared less that a charge I had was over something that never happened to begin with yet Warren county said that in my 1st plea I wouldn't have to plea out to that charge anyway. Well if it didn't happen it should have never been a charge to begin with and Mark had it taken care of and made it clear to me that he was on my side 100%. I hope I never have to retain a attorney ever again in life but I'd know exactly who to call if ever in need... Mr. Mark Babb.

Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

4th amendment professional

Despite consenting to every possible search and seizure requested by my arresting officer, Mark Babb found several loopholes in 4th amendment violations that were strong enough to throw out my case entirely on the first pre trial hearing with the acceptance of some short community service hours; savi...ng my job, my license, and my future as a budding professional. He simultaneously acquired another diversion deal for his other client present in the courtroom on the same day. No matter what the charge or how guilty you are, bite the bullet, find the money and hire this guy. If you go to anyone else, you are making a mistake. I will also add that he reduced my cost for his counsel from his initial estimate, based on the findings of my statement.

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Mark Jeffrey Babb's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Criminal defense lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Frank Malocu

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an outstanding lawyer and a gentleman."

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John Phillips

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patricia Campbell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have referred several clients to Mark, and all have thanked me for the solid representation and personal touch they recieve while represented by Mark. Not only does Mark know the courts and the law extremly well, his personality lends to calm and reassure his clients that they are indeed in good hands. I strongly endorse Mark for all types of criminal work."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Rowland

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"If you need a criminal attorney in Greene or Montgomery County you should consider Mark Babb. He is a hard-workding, dedicated and passionate advocate who is doing the best work of his career."

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Daniel Sabol

Criminal defense lawyer

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Griff Nowicki

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frank Malocu

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patricia Campbell

Domestic violence lawyer

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Christian Lassen

Personal injury lawyer

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Charles Rowland

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

President, Green County Bar Assn.

1995

Junior Leadership Award, Kent State University

N/A

Outstanding Litigator, Mock Trial Assn.

N/A

Outstanding Senior in the College of Business, Kent State Univerity School of Business

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Attorney and Partner, Babb & Rowland LLC

2007 - 2013

Partner, Brown, Rowland, Babb, and Campbell

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Brezine Law Office

1997 - 1998

law clerk, Altick & Corwin Co., LPA

Associations

2010 - Present

Ohio Academy of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys

Member

2007 - Present

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Present

Greene County Bar Association

President

2005 - Present

Ohio State Bar Association

Member

Public Interest Law Foundation

Vice President

2014 - 2015

Home, Inc.

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Knouse

DISMISSED

State v. Russell

DISMISSED

State v. Dabbs

Charged reduced to disorderly conduct with no jail

State v. Tarver

NOT GUILTY verdict

State v. Adkins

DISMISSED

State v. Kerr

DISMISSED

State v. Hildebrecht

DISMISSED

State v. Dees

NOT GUILTY

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Education

1998

Ohio State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Kent State University

Bachelor of Business Administration

Speaking Engagements

2016

Criminal Defense Seminar

Suppressing Drug Evidence

2010

NORML Medical Marijuana Rally Drug laws in Ohio and around the United States

2010

NORML

Drug Laws

Publications

2011

Dayton Daily News Medical Marijuana in Ohio

Languages

English

Activity

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