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Mark Herman
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Strength and Standards.
From the time you are placed under arrest through every stage of your trial, Mark Herman will ensure that you receive a strong, well-organized, detailed and persuasive defense. Deciding on an attorney to represent you can have a major impact on the seriousness of your situation and can even mean the difference between your conviction or your acquittal.
When you choose Mark Herman, you are choosing an attorney who provides determined, principled and reliable representation. He respects the highest standards of the legal system and deals with his clients, the prosecution and the courts in a civil manner.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Expungement
75%
29 years
Criminal Defense
25%
29 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Minnesota for 28 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1997
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Mark Herman Criminal Attorney
80 South 8th Street, Suite 4555, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
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Posted by anonymous | July 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
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Mark is the best attorney one can get when it comes to Expunging records. I was very much worried about my criminal case; it was affecting my growth opportunities in my company. That’s when I approached Mr. Mark, who was very prompt in his response. He reviewed the case, and with his subject matter e...
Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
The Kindest Most Caring and Highly Intelligent Attorneys with Civil Commitment Expunges
I have worked in law over 10 years in criminal defense and have met many lawyers. Mark Herman was so humble, kind, non-judgmental of my very messed up situation during COVID craziness with anyone being in the office in the court system. Mark provided me with getting my dismissed "Stay of Commitment...
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Easy, Effective and Awesome!
Mr. Herman was great from first contact through the entire expungement process. He was easy to talk to, answered all my questions, and prepared me perfectly! Highly recommend! I got everything I asked for and would use him again if needed! Will be recommending to friends also!
Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Expungement
Great lawyer, great process, great outcome!
Mark Herman had an easy to follow process, was super nice to work with, and in the end, helped me get my expungement! He was diligent and insured that I was prepared, he was prepared, and everything went smoothly. I would highly recommend working with Mark in the future!
Posted by Darious | January 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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Mark Herman is truly a great lawyer that works for you. I'm amazed of his knowledge, honesty and his forward thinking. Mark over delivered with the best possible outcome. Mark, My life will positively forever be changed because of your passion. Thank you!
Mark Herman's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Martin Azarian
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Experience
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 AssociationMember
1997 - Present
Hennepin County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMember
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.
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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Q&A
Can I get my felonies expunged, I have two felonies for theft in 2004?
01 May 2025
Q&A
I was convinced of a theft charge a D felony in 2012 an got my gun rights took then? I would really love to be able to go buy o
04 May 2025
Q&A
Seal arrest record?
07 May 2025