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When you have been charged with a crime, the stakes are high. If convicted, you may be required to spend time in jail or surrender your property. A criminal conviction can affect the rest of your life.
To protect your freedom and financial interests, it is important to rely on the advice of a lawyer. If you haven't established an ongoing relationship with a criminal defense attorney in Dallas, TX, this means putting a lot of faith in someone you may have just met.
At the Dallas law offices of D. Mark Elliston, Attorney at Law, we honor and respect this trust. As your legal help and representation, we will vigorously protect your freedom and financial interests as if our own were at stake. We honor our commitment backed by extensive legal experience, offering our clients the knowledgeable representation they need to build a defense against all of their criminal charges.
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Attorney D. Mark Elliston
The true strength of our firm comes from the background experiences of criminal law attorney Elliston. He has been practicing criminal law for more than 40 years, with experience as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney.
As a prosecutor at the Dallas District Attorney's Office and at the United States Attorney's Office, Mr. Elliston handled a colorful assortment of serious criminal cases. He was responsible for prosecuting the Texas Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, two Jordanian terrorists and, at the time of prosecution, the individuals running the largest clandestine drug lab ever discovered in the United States.
D. Mark Elliston is board-certified in criminal law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. This is an honor that is bestowed upon less than 1 percent of Texas attorneys. He has also been rated as an *AV Preeminent lawyer for more than 30 years, the highest rating you can receive for legal ability and ethical standards.
If you have been accused of or charged with a crime, it is important to seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Contact us online at to schedule a time to discuss your case with an attorney at law.
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Acquired: 1974
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2808 Fairmount St., Suite 130, Dallas, TX, 75201
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Posted by Johnny | April 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Elliston is the consummate legal professional with a stellar reputation to add and decades of a winning record in criminal defense work experience to match, frankly, he is the real deal. What I liked most about having Mr. Elliston as my attorney was how I didn't have to be my own lawyer...
Posted by Vicki Wreyford | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mark is an outstanding attorney. He is very professional and knowledgeable in representing his clients. He always researchers the best outcome for all his cases. He is Board Certified in criminal law and has an outstanding reputation. He successfully handled our case with expertise and produced ...
Posted by Christi | April 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I hired Mark Elliston for a DWI case for a family member. He went over and above to get the best possible outcome. We were so happy with his professionalism and his constant communication. Mark has a great reputation in the legal community that is very well deserved. I would and do recommend him ...
Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Worked with my case professionally, and took the time to research the case and find the best solution.
Posted by Zavala | April 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Mark did an outstanding job for my son’s case; he was able to get a dismissal and a cleared record without having to wait the 5 year requirement.
"Mark is an excellent lawyer and my go-to referral for criminal defense matters. He enjoys an excellent professional reputation and is a skilled advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark Elliston is a superb and distinguished attorney. He is highly regarded in the north Texas legal community as a very effective advocate for his clients. Mark Elliston represents many prominent citizens, and he has looked out for their interests and the interests of their families through his knowledgable and effective representation in all matters of criminal justice, great and small."
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Board Certified - Criminal Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
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