Mark Gabriel Giancola

Mark Gabriel Giancola

5.0
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 34 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Anoka, MN
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

403 Jackson St., Suite 305, Anoka, MN

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 34 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1991

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Giancola-Durkin P.A.

403 Jackson St., Suite 305, Anoka, MN, 55303

Law Offices of Mark Gabriel Giancola

Suite 300, 403 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN, 55303

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Mark Gabriel Giancola's Reviews

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10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Tammy | February 17, 2018

Terrific Guy! Would recomend him to anyone!

I have contacted Mark on 2 separate occasions regarding legal concerns. While we fortunately didn't need to retain services at the time, he was knowledgeable, and gave amazing advice that was right on the money. If a situation ever arose that his services should be needed he is the first person we w...ould call and the first we'd recommend! Thanks again Mark!

Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Super Lawyer of Minnesota

If you are looking for expertise and professional advice or representation, look no further. The best way to explain Mark and his demeanor is he is like a fencer not a sword fighter. He pokes at prosecutors and there evidence and breaks it apart. With his experience and connections in the Justice sys...tem he has plenty of tools for your case. My advice is to take his advice step by step. He's a process lawyer, which means mark takes in how people react to different stipulations when it comes to trail. He has beat 2 cases for me. One which we brought to trail and was found not guilty. The other was dismissed out off state court system and was never formally charged. Mark also beat a case at Trail for a family member of mine. If you want a Pitbull Attorney thats starts with a poke and ends with a big bite to win your case Mark Giancola is your man.

Posted by Katherine | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Representation for a minor's misdemeanor marijuana offense

We hired Mark to represent my 16 year old grandson for a misdemeanor marijuana offense in the fall of 2015. We had no idea how to proceed through the Anoka County court system but Mark calmly and effectively made the necessary arrangements for us, and got us a court date. He advised my grandson how t...o behave in court, what questions to expect, and what actions to take-where to take the drug test, how to take the on-line drug course, and the necessary documentation to bring before the judge. us, but Mark's calm assurance and expert knowledge made things as smooth as possible. We are pleased that this was NOT getting my grandson "off" . It required my grandson to do everything he needed to remediate his own culpability. I highly recommend Mark Giancola for his competence in criminal law, in navigating the confusing court system, and his supportive but no-nonsense advice. We also found his rates quite reasonable in view of all the follow-up work involved, and which we were told of up front. Therefore I strongly recommend Mark Giancola for any criminal defense situation. His 25 years of practice in Anoka County make him very conversant not only with the laws themselves, but with the court staff and procedures. -- Katherine

Posted by Tracy | April 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Giancola....the best!

I was in a very disturbing scary situation. a situation that anything could have happened I could have went to prison for a very long time if the facts were twisted in a dark manner. out of thousands of pages of discovery and many months Mark assurred me that things would turn out ok. 423 Longmont... I live my life in a panic Zone with my life hanging in the balance and every time I made a court appearance I saw him walk in I was immediately put at ease. his confidence and knowledge are evident. Cool as a cucumber and reassuring to say the least not to mention well-dressed and put together. His demeanor with other members of the courtroom was always professional and pleasant. He certainly commands attention in the room and his opinions is obviously well taken and respected. I would absolutely recommend hiring marks for any court case especially one that you may be particularly frightened about. Mark will definitely have your back do all that he can no matter how long it takes. Thank you Mark for keeping my nightmare from turning into an actual living hell.

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Jeffrey Ring

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a real warrior. He knows the law and investigates his cases thoroughly. He won't tolerate prosecutorial or judicial overreaching. You are under the right umbrella when you retain mark for your defense."

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Mark Arneson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Giancola is an excellent lawyer who fights zealously for his clients. He has rightly earned the respect of Judges, Prosecutors and fellow attorneys in Minnesota. I fully endorse Mr. Giancola."

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Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Best Law Firms in Minnesota, U.S. News and World Reports

2015

Top Lawyers in Minnesota, Legal Network

1997

Service Award, City of Blaine

1993

Who's Who Rising Young Stars, American Society and Business

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Criminal Specialist, Giancola-Durkin PA

Associations

American Bar Association

Member

American Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Minnesota Nurse Attorneys

Member

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

Anoka County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. K

Jury Trial, Case dismissed

Second Degree DUI, Forfeiture of Corvette

Happy Client

State v. E

Jury Trial, Acquittal

State v. FR

Acquitted

State v. SB

Positive Resolution, No Felony convictions

JQ v. Juvenile Driver

2+M settlement through referral

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Education

1991

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

MSCJ Yearly Conference

Ethics in Late Night Phone Call

Languages

English

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