Mark Anthony Perez

Mark Anthony Perez

3.7
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

3500 Maple Ave, Suite 400, Dallas, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 36 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1989

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Mark A.Perez, P.C.

3500 Maple Ave, Suite 400, Dallas, TX, 75219

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Mark Anthony Perez's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 1, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would not hire , he did not do much

I hired this lawyer when I was in trouble for the first time, and was not sure what to do. He seemed knowledgeable and kind so I did not get enough prospects. It was disappointing that after our initial meeting communication seemed to drop off and requests for return phone calls and updates weee not ...returned, or hasty replies were given that still left me confused. When I was able to get someone on the paralegal on the phone I was given conflicting information from the brief moments I spent with Mark. He assured me nothing was going on with my case, but didn't always return calls or honor any requests for explanations of what to expect or what was happening. It has been difficult emotionally to live with what I thought were pending felony charges for seven months. The fact of the matter is that a family member is very ill, and I would have benefited by visiting them two months after my arrest when I was exonerated as it is not a good time now, I am sober and have a new job shout FMLA and the relative is deteriorating in a foreign hospital. I was jailed in mid-August and the DA asked the case be rejected and thrown out mid-October. I was told by Mark that there were no developments on my case until his last week, 5 months after I'd be exonerated from everything He'd called to collect the full fee for the process of dismissal, not rejection. I mentioned this, and he said it would take a long time to issue a refund after ii severed the relationship. At the same time his paralegal sent me a warning letter indicating that I had violated the contract I nimplicitt agreed to though I'd not read or sign e it. The contract had several pieces of information that were incorrect and did not make sense as a legally binding contract. After I severed the relationship and asked for a itemized list of charges from the retainer, but was denied. The email stated they would not pursue legal collections against me for the entire $20,000. As the email was sent, they did not have copies of documents from the DA. I contacted them directly to receive my case files after several attempts at receiving them from Mark. It is difficult as if I'd known I was free and clear five months ago, I would have gone to see my family member sooner. The paper was filed October 15, and Mark said there was no news until a few days ago. That DA's office has had minimal if any contact with the lawyer. If I sever the contract I should receive an itemized list of work done as well as a copy of my case file and evidence that any deadlines were met and detailing work done but I've not been given anything but text that conflicts with the email saying he would compile and refund any money not earned. The fee dispute is separate from the lack of Communication, failure to deliver important info, failure to provide case files, and failure to provide proof that timelines were met. It has been difficult emotionally and financially. I would not personally recommend this lawyer.,

Posted by Nick | August 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Awful experience

I hired Mr Perez for my 2 cases. He agreed to defend me but never did. For the money I paid him, I asked him what have you done so far? Wouldn't answer my questions or calls. Finally, he came in person and was very rude, threw papers at me on desk. So I asked him, "Are you going to defend me? ... He said "No!" So he lied to me about defending me. I terminated him! Then from my next attorney I found out Mr Perez had WITHHELD 13 DVDs of discovery from me. Would not recommend him. Awful. Lost a lot of money.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My testimony is long but so worth reading... Mark Is the BESY

My husband and I hired Mark Perez back in 2015 for a federal case. Before hiring him we had spoken to several attorneys who gave us no hope. Mark Perez was very upfront with us. Answered any and all questions anytime of the day. The outcome was better than we could have ever imagined. But that wasn...'t the end we still had to fight for him to stay in the United Stated. So when the time came we hired him once again. To be honest we had very little hope my husband case wasn't good. But we knew Mark was his only chance. His Assistant Adrian was remarkable she spoke with me regularly. If I got her voicemail rest assure she called me the next day. I could text her anytime of the day or night and get a quick response.Today is March 25,2019 and Mark Perez's office (Adrian)called to tell me that my husband was granted relief and will not be deported. He is coming home . I cant thank Mark Perez and Adrian enough for bringing our family back together.

Posted by anonymous | September 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

BAD EXPERIENCE

He is very rude and gets upset and starts cussing at you, I guess he forgot we hired him. Only saw my loved one time while he was incarcerated. I could go on and on, but it makes me upset knowing I wasted so much money on him.

Posted by anonymous | June 7, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Empathetic

He communicated well and someone was either texting or calling me in regards to my family members case. I would recommend them to anyone. A big plus was being able to communicate in Spanish and showing empathy with that family member.

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Associations

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1989

University of Texas School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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