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

108 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 27 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by KENG HER | April 28, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Successful expungement from an amazing lawyer and role model!

11 years ago when younger I made the dumbest mistake of my life. Having a criminal background is possibly one of the most debilitating events that can happen to anyone. I was denied grants, loans, housing, jobs, etc. I was far behind on my student loans and payments due to my criminal record. This wa...s until I sought for Attorney Mark Herman to represent me against the court of my state in residence. Attorney Herman is very knowledgeable, aggressive, witty, quick to respond, empathetic, and knows the laws inside out. He was able to work things out with the opposing party and work around the legal system's blockades. Attorney Herman planned everything well from what I needed to do as far as my role being the defendant, what events are going to take place during the hearing, what to expect, how to respond, how to act, and what is will eventually happening after legal proceedings. During court proceedings, I was nervous, however Attorney Herman was my shield and my voice! He is 1 in a million. If you need legal counsel, I highly recommend Attorney Mark Herman! My life has been restored and academically I no longer have plot holes to prevent me from furthering my education and fulfilling my life as a father to wife, kids, and family! Thank you Attorney Mark Herman!

Posted by Mohamed | November 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The REAL DEAL!

Mark Herman is the rare attorney who actually does what clients hope lawyers will do. He handled my expungement case with the kind of care and precision you don’t often see. From our first conversation, he made a complicated and stressful process feel manageable. He explained everything clearly —... what to expect, how long it might take, and what steps we needed to take to get the best outcome. What impressed me most was how prepared he was at every stage. He didn’t waste time or make empty promises; he focuses on results. If you do your part and respond swiftly, he’ll do the rest. It’s clear he values communication and efficiency, which made the whole process smooth and straightforward. He built a strong petition, and communicated every update so I was never left wondering what was happening. His professionalism and attention to detail gave me real peace of mind. Thanks to his hard work and expertise, my expungement was granted — a huge relief and a major step forward in my life. Mark treated my situation with genuine respect and empathy, and I could tell he actually cared about helping me move on and start fresh. If you’re looking for an attorney who knows the law, takes his clients seriously, and gets results, I can’t recommend Mark Herman highly enough. He’s the real deal. p.s. I would've written this review sooner but i was too busy celebrating my new lease on life! Thanks again Mr. Herman!!

Posted by Richmond O. | February 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Expungement

From start to finish Mark made this whole process easy, he was straight forward with me concerning my cases, he communicated affectively, clearly and always responded in a timely manner. Almost 10 years I’ve struggled with these 2 convictions, I’m much older now and wiser but it was a road block/dark... cloud I was praying and trying hard to get rid off. I was nervous because this was my 2nd attempt but it was my first time hiring Mark and he assured me that I was good hands and he was right because my records just got Expunged. I just got a 2nd chance at life, I’m so happy and grateful, Thank you so much Mark. 10/10, will highly recommend to others. He’s the right person for the job if you’re looking to get any expungement, don’t hesitate to call him.

Posted by Stephen | July 09, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

My experience with Mark Herman during my expungement process

I hired Mark Herman to represent me in my expungement case in 2024. He did an outstanding job of outlining the process involved in expunging a juvenile record. Furthermore, he was able to identify the critical point as to refute the claims of the prosecution. Mark Herman is an amazing expungement att...orney and I wouldn't have wanted anyone else to represent me.

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great lawyer

Thank you so much Mark for helping me win my case. I truly appreciate it. Id recommend you to anyone in need of a great criminal defense attorney. He is very knowledgeable and well spoken while in and out of the court room. If I hade a question he would answer it to the best of his ability. He was ...always available for me when I called. He also emailed me everything I needed in a timely manner. He called right away when he received the email of my expungement . I was so happy and elated with the news. He really takes care of his clients, I'm glad I came across Mark on the internet. With so many to chose from I took a chance on Mark and he sure came through for me.

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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

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Kenneth Engel

Business lawyer

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Paul Schneck

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joel Heiligman

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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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