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Posted by Sara | May 19, 2010 | DUI & DWI

The Best Lawyer in Houston!

"People helping people." This is the motto of DWI defense attorney Mark Bennett, and I can tell you from my experience he is true to his word. When I began my search for an attorney, I didn't even know where to begin. I stumbled across Mark's website, and after a few meetings with him I realized m...y prayers were answered. His motto was the first thing that caught my eye. I wanted an attorney who would see me as a person and not judge me. An attorney who would fight for me, listen when I had questions, and offer advice in return. An attorney who would answer my calls and emails, or meet with me should more questions arise, and someone who truly believed in helping people. I can confidently say, Mark was that attorney. He is professional, personable, and committed to his clients. I immediately felt I was in good hands when I retained Mark, and it turns out I was right. My case was dismissed recently thanks to the help of Mark Bennett. He is truly a man of the people.

Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2010 | Criminal Defense

MARK TREATED ME LIKE A NUMBER!!! HE FED ME TO THE D.A.

MARK COMES OFF AS A GREAT ATTORNEY.WHO FIGHTS FOR THE REGULAR GUYS RIGHTS. "FOR THE PEOPLE BY THE PEOPLE" MARK "ROBIN HOOD" BENNETT. "FIGHT THE FEDS" I MEAN LOOK AT ALL THESE GREAT REVIEWS THATS HOW I FOUND HIM 10 OUT OF 10. I PAYED THE GUY TONS OF MONEY. HE FED ME TO D.A. AND THE STATE OF TEXAS LIK...E I WAS A NUMBER. I PROBABLY TOOK ONE FOR THE TEAM SO NEXT TIME HE HAS A HUGE CASE HE'LL GET SOME LEVERAGE. I HAD CREDIT DEBIT ABUSE FROM A EX LOVER. I COULD HAVE EASILY HAD IT DROPPED FROM A FELONY TO MISDEMEANOR AND HAVE A 6 MONTHS TO A YEAR OF PROBATION.. I GOT 2 YEARS DEFERRED FELONY PROBATION! WHICH I ADMIT IS WAY BETTER THAT PRISON. SEE AFTER I FOUND OUT HOW THE HARRIS COUNTY SYSTEM WORKED. I COULD OF HIRED A COURT APPOINTED LAWYER AND GOT THE SAME RESULT. LETS SEE 15K FOR MARK OR $$$0 FOR A FRESH FACED COURT APPOINTED KID OUT OF LAW SCHOOL. OH BUT I DID GET A COOL LOOKING METAL BUSINESS CARD. BUT WOULD RATHER HAD THE KID OUT OF LAW SCHOOL WRITE IT DOWN ON A OLD PIZZA BOX.

Mark Bennett

Replied last May 20, 2010

I appreciate this comment for the lesson it illustrates. Sometimes—as here—clients who got what they wanted at the time get buyer's remorse later and regret the choices that they made. When they do, they often—as here—blame the lawyer. At the time he chose to plead guilty, this client was happy with the result in his case. I had been paid, as I always am, to investigate the law and the facts and try the case if necessary, but the client chose to reduce his risk of a felony conviction by pleading guilty and taking probation rather than going to trial. Considering the facts of the case (which I won't go into) that seemed a good choice at the time. A shorter misdemeanor probation might have been a viable option, but it would likely have involved a conviction, and would have remained on his public record forever. Taking felony deferred avoided a conviction and should have allowed him to seal his case from public view five years after successfully completing the probation and staying out of trouble. Had he stayed out of trouble, the judge would likely have terminated his felony deferred adjudication early as well; a two-year felony deferred adjudication could have been over in a year or eight months. It's not uncommon for an accused presented with the option of a shorter misdemeanor probation (with a conviction) and a longer felony deferred adjudication (with no conviction) to choose the longer probation. Had the client come back to me after pleading guilty and expressed his unhappiness with the choice he had made, I would have done everything possible to undo it. Had he come back to me and asked me to seek early termination, I would have done so. But he didn't. Instead, he waited more than a year after the case was resolved (not 1-6 months, as the client says above)—after he had chosen to commit another crime, risk revocation of his probation, spend 20 days in jail, and lose any chance of ever getting his record sealed—to complain. Had I expected this client to go around committing other crimes, I would have strongly advised him strongly to choose to try his case instead of taking probation.

Posted by James | May 07, 2010 | Administrative Law

Outstanding Attorney, Outstanding Results!

With so many names to choose from, my careful research led to my decision to hire Mark W. Bennett. It was the best decision I could have made. My case was a high-profile, difficult one, taking twists and turns unforeseen by me. The media became involved and in addition, my professional licensing and... career was on the line. Mark was always one step ahead of the turns and very prepared to face the many different angles brought about by my case. He is an exceptionally smart lawyer. Another crucial point was my level of comfort and trust gained by this attorney. I faced some of the darkest hours and days of my life, but lived through them with the help of Mark Bennett. He made my personal case “our” personal case and never left me alone, uninformed in the shadows. My expectations for the outcome were high and Mark delivered. While I hope to not need his professional services again, I consider him a true friend and would not hesitate to recommend Mark W. Bennett to anyone. He would be my first and only call.

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Mark Bennett is highly recommended by this lawyer

Unfortunately sometimes lawyers even need to hire other lawyers to defend themselves. Mark is definitely a "lawyer's lawyer", which is the highest compliment in my book to any lawyer, because if you can successfully represent, defend and maintain the respect of another "know-it-all-lawyer", you have ...achieved a certain level of excellence in professional competence and courtesy. In my opinion Mark went far beyond his duty to defend me as his client and was able to get the charges dismissed before trial. He was very responsive and communicative, even to my sometimes "dumb" questions. He didn't just assume that I knew the law, he explained it to me, listened to me and kept me centered in a non-condescending manner (even when I was "beating a dead horse to death" or diverging onto paths unknown or irrelevant). You should also check out his blog www.defendingpeople.com. Thank you again, Mark. Keep up the good work for us people!

Posted by Forma | February 18, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Representation with Compassion; Integrity and exceptional Professionalism

Mark is an outstanding and exceptional Counsel that I was very fortunate to have represent me. From the very beginning Mark took time to explain the Law, the various scenarios/possibilities and even let me have time to reflect before deciding whether or not to hire him. Once I retained him Mark wa...s very responsive; I particularly enjoyed email correspondence which was there for me to read again and again rather than try to remember a call. Mark was worth every penny I paid and more as we achieved complete and total victory. Post victory Mark was even as responsive to me as an ex-client as he was during our retainer period. I love this Attorney and stand in gratitude to him for his compassion, integrity and professionalism in an overwhelming victory!!

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