Mark Powers

Mark Powers

4.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 24 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Waukesha, WI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, State, Local And Municipal Law, Contracts & Agreements

W240 N1221 Pewaukee Road, Waukesha, WI

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

Former ADA for Waukesha County. Currently representing all types of criminal cases.

25 years

60%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 20%

Represent all types of speeding/traffic tickets

25 years

20%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

Focus on small business contracts.

18 years

10%
State, Local, and Municipal Law 10%

Currently North Prairie Joint Municipal Court Judge

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 24 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2001

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Huppertz and Powers, S.C.

W240 N1221 Pewaukee Road, Waukesha, WI, 53187-0215

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Mark Powers's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | September 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Criminal Case

I hired attorney Powers because of his experience being an ADA. As my case progressed, I felt my lawyer was the DA, not my DEFENSE lawyer. Powers told me a plea deal that the ADA never really offered and at sentencing I was slammed. After sentencing I hired a different lawyer to look into my file an...d found out the ADA sent my plea offer to Powers, but Powers never presented it to me. So I went into sentencing completely unaware of what I was walking into. Powers hid the plea deal to get my case over with. I regret going with Powers. He’ll definitely work WITH the DA’s office thou…as an advocate for them.

Posted by Kelly | April 27, 2015

Defendant Counsel

Mark represented our son on two occasions. He was very helpful, and kept us all informed. He is very personable, professional, and caring. He represented our son well and kept us informed all along the way. I highly recommend Mark Powers.

Posted by Brad | April 21, 2015

Very Responsive

Mark has been a great help to me. I have worked with him for 6 months now and he has always responded very quickly even on weekends. I give Mark my highest rating and would recommend anyone in legal trouble to contact him.

Posted by Rebecca | February 7, 2015

Understanding and patient

I had the unpleasant experience of having to go through the criminal justice system. Attorney Mark Powers helped explain to me what I should expect and explained all of the legal terminology for me. A very patient and professional attorney. Attorney Powers knows the law and makes sure you are treated... fairly.

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Mark Powers's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Mark
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Matthew Huppertz

Criminal defense lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked Attorney Powers for many years and I am always impressed with his ability to handle even the most serious criminal cases. His results speak for themselves. His reputation is beyond reproach. I highly recommend Attorney Powers."

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Michael Dan Kaiser

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I often refer clients or others to Mark when I get calls regarding criminal or traffic matters. I trust his judgment and believe it is advantageous to his clients that he previously worked in the District Attorney's office."

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Douglas Hoffer

State, local, and municipal law lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have prosecuted dozens of cases against Attorney Powers and have always found him to be well prepared, tenacious, honest and professional. I have referred many friends to Mark and will continue to do so in the future."

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Kathryn Hassin

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ronald Sonderhouse

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an outstanding lawyer who works tirelessly for his clients. I strongly endorse Mark."

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Ronald English

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark's experience in the courtroom and familiarity with the district attorney's office makes him a great asset to his client to achieve positive outcomes. It is for this reason that I trust Mark with my clients' criminal defense matters."

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Christopher Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have observed Mark in court on numerous occasions. He is extremely knowledgeable, and represents his clients professionally and with great results."

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Christopher Kuehn

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a great lawyer, I have known him since before he was an attorney, and have even had to appear before him in his role as a municipal judge, and litigated against him when he was a prosecutor. He is honorable, hard working and a great guy."

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Thomas Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I first met Mark Powers when he was an assistant District Attorney. He actually listened to defense attorneys. Now that he is a defense attorney, he makes an excellent advocate who takes the time to know his clients so that he can better represent them."

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Anthony Cotton

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a great lawyer. I've referred cases to him and will continue to do so. His reputation is well deserved because he fights hard for his clients. Unlike many defense attorneys, Mark has been on "both sides of the fence." When he was a prosecutor he had the courage to dismiss bad cases. His relationships with the District Attorney's Office are strong and he is a shrewd and effective negotiator."

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Sarah Ponath

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Powers has the experience of being a prosecutor as well as a criminal defense lawyer; the personal skills to guide you through a difficult process; and the fairness of a judge. You can rely on Attorney Powers to help you throughout your case."

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Ryan Harrington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Powers is an exceptional and higly skilled litigator with an un paralleled knowledge of the law. Mark was a well respected ADA for Waukesha County and has only enhanced his stellar reputation in the legal community as a criminal defense attorney and municipal judge. He is a tireless advocate for his clients both in and out of the courtroom and I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone seeking top notch representation."

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Eric Raskopf

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark is a highly skilled attorney who approaches his cases with a common sense approach. I endorse him with out reservation."

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Bill Powers

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a tenacious advocate for clients. Having previously prosecuted literally thousands of matters for the State of Wisconsin, he understands the nuances of trial. If you want an experienced, zealous attorney whom cares for clients, call Mark."

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Douglas Hoffer

Government lawyer

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Kathryn Hassin

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Ronald Sonderhouse

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ronald English

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Huppertz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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Anthony Cotton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Sarah Ponath

Criminal defense lawyer

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Ryan Harrington

Criminal defense lawyer

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Eric Raskopf

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

AVVO rating, AVVO Rated Attorney

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Judge, North Prairie Joint Municipal Court

2008 - 2011

Attorney, Oakton Avenue Law Offices

2001 - 2008

Assistant District Attorney, Waukesha County District Attorneys Office

Associations

2012 - Present

Rotary Club

Member

Education

2001

Valparaiso U

law

1998

University of Wisconsin, Lacrosse

Political Science

Languages

English

Activity

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