Mark Herman

Mark Herman

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 28 years

Expungement Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Expungement, Criminal Defense

80 South 8th Street, Suite 4555, Minneapolis, MN

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Expungement 75%

29 years

75%
Criminal Defense 25%

Criminal defense practice includes defense of theft charges, defense of drug sale and possession charges, defense of all misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor and felony charges.

29 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Minnesota for 28 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 1997

Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Mark Herman Criminal Attorney

80 South 8th Street, Suite 4555, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

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Mark Herman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

107 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Great lawyer

Mark really do care about his/her customers. He is non judgmental and,really do take time to explain everything to you. Great communication and always gives you his best advice on what to expect. I would really recommend Mark Herman to anyone. He helped me get an expungement for a petty theft in my p...articular case.

Posted by Maritza | April 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Great Lawyer!

Mark was very helpful and gave me different options. Always on time and took the extra time to ensure everything was in my best interest. I totally recommend Mark.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Expungement

Excellent lawyer! Highly recommended.

My prior convictions have had a great impact on me getting housing and employment. On a Sunday afternoon I called Mark Herman and he immediately started working on getting the information and paperwork for expunging my records. His work was diligent and proactive and his arguments in court had the pr...osecutor without rebuttal. In just a few short months, all of my records were expunged and I am now able to move on in my life to truly live up to my potential, thanks to the work of Mark Herman. Overall, he did an excellent job and I would HIGHLY recommend him!

Posted by Val | June 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Very Good Lawer

I have got unexpected charge in DA (Domestic Assault) without really assaulting anyone. The careful neighbor called police and when those guys arrive someone is going to be arrested. It was not my lucky day and they choose me. I have to say it was a catastrophic philological shock for me to be handcu...ffed and spend couple of nights in jail first time in my life. I have contacted Mark Herman from the jail and very next day he showed up to see me, get my story and explained me the whole process on very nice manner. The Justice system in USA is very complex and you need an experienced and knowledgeable atone to lead you through. Mark Herman is definitely one of them. He does not give you empty promises, however delivers outstanding result that is not even expected at that point of time. Mark was able to convinced a judge that I do not need a no contact order (happen in 99% of DA cases ) in spite of the fact a prosecutor has requested it on the bail hearing. Mark has challenged the prosecutor on first pretrial and the case has been dismissed by the prosecutor. I guess you have to be very good to come up with such solid arguments. I really appreciate Mark’s help and involvement and will recommend him for sure.

Posted by Marsha | June 12, 2015 | DUI & DWI

Mark Helped Me

One winter morning in 2014, I unfortunately was pulled over for a DUI. Having no experience with lawyers, and no contacts with an attorney that I was familiar with, I found Mark Herman's name and picture in a phone book compilation of attorneys specializing in DUI. I ended up writing down the numbe...rs of about four local attorneys and called the first (no answer), then the second (no answer), and the third (again, no answer). When I finally called Mark, I got a real person to pick up the phone! It was such a relief to have reached an attorney that could help me. Later that same day I met Mark in person. I happened to be locked up at the time with very limited access to use of a phone, and Mark learned that my dog was alone in the house. He went to work contacting a family member for me who was able to come take care of my dog for a couple of days. Besides being a very fine human being, Mark was very professional, supportive, encouraging, and obviously experienced in this specific field - and even had a nice sense of humor, too. He led me through the maze of my court dates and legal details in a manner that always had me feeling confident that he would get me the very best outcome possible - and he did just that. I appreciated the balanced way that this attorney interacted with me as a client and as a person. Mark dealt with me in a direct and straightforward manner, reminding me that driving is not a right, but a privilege. He also took the time to let me know that although I had made a mistake, I was still a good person. When you get in trouble, you really need that kind of human touch. I would recommend Mark without any reservation.

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Mark Herman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Ohlenberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark Herman is a well respected criminal defense attorney in Minnesota. In particular, he does an excellent job with helping people with expungements where they are eligible to do so. I would urge anyone with a lower level felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor conviction who is now off probation to contact Mr. Herman to see if all or part of their criminal record is eligible to be expunged. This can help with finding housing or a new job."

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Patrick Burns

Expungement lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Herman is an outstanding person and lawyer. I referred a family member to him because of my trust and respect for his ethics and abilities, and they reported being very happy with his help."

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Paul Schneck

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Herman for many years, and know he does a great job for his clients. He is always available to them, always prepared, and always works hard in their interest. He gives his clients the kind of representation I would want for myself or a member of my family."

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Kenneth Engel

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I heartily endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark Herman for 18 years, and I deeply value his insight, perspective and ability to address client matters - both criminal and DWI/DUI - conscientiously, responsibly, perceptively and accurately. He provides informed, knowledgeable and practical advice and counsel to his clients on realistic options and approaches that effectively address that client's situation and issues. Mark's respect and regard for all people is exemplary and sets a very high standard for the legal profession. I have referred many people in virtually every economic, social, racial and cultural strata to Mark without any hesitation because I know his clients and their interests will be extremely well-served and well-represented. He provides nothing less than the highest quality, diligent and thoroughly professional legal representation services. He'd be the first attorney I'd go to if I or a family member needed representation in his practice areas."

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Martin Azarian

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mark Herman. Mark Herman is an experienced attorney who thoroughly prepares his cases and works hard to obtain the best result for his clients."

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Richard Ohlenberg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Burns

Mediation lawyer

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Kenneth Engel

Business lawyer

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Paul Schneck

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joel Heiligman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Martin Azarian

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, Mark Herman Law Office

Associations

2017 - Present

Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2007 - Present

Hennepin County Misdemeanor Defense Panel

2007 - Present

Hennepin County Lawyer Referral Information Service

1997 - Present

Minnesota State Bar Association

1997 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Hennepin County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Domestic Assault

Obtained a dismissal of the domestic assault charge. The trooper maintained his employment as a Minnesota peace officer.

DUI/DWI

After an evidentiary hearing where the arresting officer testified and was cross examined, the juge dismissed all criminal charges.

PARDON EXTRAORDINARY OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES

Our application was accepted and at the hearing, after presenting my argument, the Board Of Pardons granted my client a Pardon Extraordinary.

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Education

1997

Wiliam Mitchell College of Law

Juris Doctor

1977

State University of New York-Oswego

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2023

Small Firm Marketing

Grow Your Practice

2023

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice

DWI Defense Seminar

2022

Implied Consent

DWI

2022

DWI Forfeiture

DWI

2022

DPS New Rules

DWI

2022

Don't Expunge Noncitizen Court Files

Expungement

2022

Bartenders Wanted/Women Need Not Apply

Discrimination

2022

Banned Substances

DWI Defense Seminar

2021

The Expungement Process in Minnesota

Expungement

2021

Rethinking Criminal Justice

Criminal Defense

2021

Negotiation Practice Pointers

Negotiations

2021

Minnesota Society for Criminal Justice Annual DWI Event

DWI Defense Seminar

2021

Expungement Laws

Post Conviction Topics

2021

DWI: Forfeiture

Criminal Defense

2021

DWI: Controlled Substances

Criminal Defense

2021

Criminal Defense Practice Series

Criminal Defense

2021

Collateral Consequences of Criminal Cases

Crminal Consequences

2020

MSCJ 2020 Annual DWI Defense Seminar

DWI Defense Seminar

2020

Field Sobriety Testing

DWI

2020

Ethics, Mental Health and Social Media in the Legal Profession

Ethics, Mental Health and Social Media

Publications

2010

Twin Cities Statement Legal Matters:What To Do If You're Stopped for A DUI

Languages

English

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