I accidently took a handgun to the airport and was charged with a felony. I have never been in trouble before and a felony would be a disaster for my career. It was really important to me to find the best possible attorney with very little time. A friend and high level attorney recommened 3 choice...s with Mark being his choice if he had any trouble. I met Mark in short order and he was very helpful in explaning the process and reducing my stress. The case was no billed and he is filing for an expunction to clear the arrest from the record and negotiate with the TSA on the fine. I would recommend him without hesitation.

I was in a bit of a situation where I hired Mr. Bennett as my lawyer without ever having met him. A dear friend of mine who also practices law had highly recommended him, and when I spoke with him over the phone, he instilled some hope in me where there was none. Having not yet formerly met him, I ...was sure to observe his interactions in the courtroom. I was impressed not only by the respect his peers gave him, but by his respect for them and the judge. This stood out immediately to me because in no way did he seem pretentious or pompous, and he wasn’t. When we finally met, in no way did I feel judged or made to feel like a “job”. He was very kind and took the time to make sure I understood everything. I feel that at this point I should say that my case was a bit tricky and the “outlook did not look good.” I could have potentially been left with a tarnished record that would have left me with an amazingly difficult future. Mr. Bennett was able to not only get 1 of my cases dropped (of which I had already plead guilty and done time served), but he is in the process of getting it expunged from my record altogether. If you knew the entirety of my situation, you would understand how much of a miracle this actually is. Actually, I don’t know that I would even call it so much of a miracle, but instead a man who seriously knows and understands the law. So I’ll just say that Mark Bennett, at the risk of sounding “cheesy”, was my miracle. He has enabled light to shine back into my future and for that I will be forever grateful.

Mark Bennett defended me when I was charged with a deadly conduct felony. The consequences of a conviction in my case were very serious, because I am not a US citizen and a conviction would have resulted not only in jail time or probation, but in deportation and permanent inability to return to the U...S. The incident involved firing a gun under very complex emotional conditions in a state of severe depression and acute suicidal tendencies. There was never any intent on my part to hurt anyone, and material damage was promptly compensated by me, but I did confess to the police at the time of my arrest. With my confession on tape, it seemed my chances were slim. Mark immediately recognized a potential strategy for a defense, largely based on the way the charges were worded. He initially tried to get a pretrial diversion, but when that didn't work we focused on the weaknesses in the state's case and prepared for trial. At the pretrial hearing, the day before the case would have gone to court, Mark got the prosecutor to dismiss the case. I have never before been in need of a criminal defense lawyer and I hope I will never need one again. So my frame of reference in making a recommendation is limited. But I can make a recommendation based not just on the successful outcome in my case. Throughout my long career, I have worked with all sorts of professionals in many disciplines. There is no doubt in my mind that Mark is very, very good in what he does. Moreover, he does so in a very personal way. He referred me to an exceptional therapist who has me firmly on a way to regain control of my life. Shortly before my trial date he organized a psychodrama session as part of my preparation as a witness. This was a life-changing experience and went way beyond just witness preparation. It was intensely personal and would not only have been a great help if my case had gone to trial, but will be something I will benefit from for the rest of my life. We picked the Bennets as our lawyers based on their website - a risky thing to do when your whole life is at stake. After my arrest we got all sorts of aggressive letters from trial lawyers in the mail that were for the most part in truly bad taste. Mark's website is in good taste, as was his office. Nothing extravagant, but good taste, common sense and professionalism in evidence throughout. So I hope that my posting of this reference on his site will help future clients to make up their minds. Not so much for the benefit of the Bennets, they seem busy enough, but more for the benefit of prospective clients who desperately need help. Since there is no rewind button in life, if you have done something really tragic or stupid, or are accused of something you are actually innocent of and need help in a legal defense, you owe it to yourself to talk to Mark.

Mr. Bennett is devoted to his work and his clients. He is always willing to answer questions clearly and explain the process. He returns phone calls promptly if he is unable to answer. His knowledge and professionalism are outstanding. If you are ever charged with a criminal offense, Mark Bennett... is your man!

I reviewed Avvo and interviewed several lawyers before deciding to hire Mark to represent me on a felony charge. Never had a violation, conviction or any other issues in my past, but cops & prosecutor wanted to pin felony charge on me. Mark kept my wife and I informed and we worked through the syst...em -- he and I kept pushing the prosecutor to show us the photos taken on the day of the arrest and the cops kept postponing delivering this evidence. Mark finally got them to present the evidence and sure enough they had no case. So, Mark asked me if we should take prosecutors offer and I declined because I knew with Mark's experience they had no case, and we would win. The prosecutor dropped all charges and the case was dismissed. We need to reform this so called Justice Systems. In general, I highly recommend Mark Bennett, he is worth every penny. By the way, many lawyers tried to sell me their services as fear sales or other techniques --- don't go with them....call and meet with Mark Bennett.