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Posted by Tracy | March 17, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Mark Thiessen is a DUI genius.....I seriously doubt there are any better qualified DUI attorneys in Houston.

I am embarrassed to say that I got arrested for DUI (no accidents) on 2 occasions in the last 2 1/2 years. The first one was for .08 BAC and like an idiot, i submitted to the field sobriety test and breathalizer. At that time i engaged a very high profile DUI firm in Houston and they assigned the cas...e to one of their associates, Mark Thiessen. My first instinct was to enter a guily plea due to the extra costs of going to trial. However, Mark convinced me to go forward to trial and the ultimately the case was dismissed just days before trial!! Two years later i got pulled over again and refused the field tests. I was forced to give a blood test by court order and BAC was .10. Obviously i called Mark Thiessen again and now he has his own firm. Once again I was hesitant to go trial due to the extra costs involved and once again Mark convinced me to to go to trial. The day of trial Mark got the case dismissed again!!! I wont go into the details, but what he did was both genius and gutsy. I also have a feeling that the DA's office both loves Mark and fears going to trial against him, given his record of trial experience and continuing education. So for me, Mark Thiessen is "two for two". Perfect batting average and obviolusly i would highly recommend his firm to anyone. I would also advise anyone to follow his advice if and when it is to go to trial. If i would have plead guilty to both of those charges, i would like lbe in jail right now. One bit of advice for anyone who is fortunate enough to get a DUI case dismissed......spend the money to immiediately get the DUI expunged (remove) from your record.

Posted by Alex | January 29, 2013 | DUI & DWI

DWI case by Mark Thiessen

Upon receiving a DWI and no prior arrests, I was in complete panic mode when going through the process of finding a lawyer. I discovered Mark Thiessen through a family friend, and he completely took me under his wing. For lack of better words. Mark Thiessen was a 'no bs' and genuine person. He manage...d to work quickly and efficiently, doing everything he can with my best interest in mind.

Posted by Rachael | December 24, 2012 | DUI & DWI

DWI blood draw dismissed

I was introduced to Attorney Mark Thiessen by two very trustworthy loyal people that I know. Upon my initial meeting with him I was extremely upset. As I explained my case he listened carefully and made me feel comforted. The odds were stacked up against me. I was pulled over for no headlights. There... were three videos, sobriety tests were failed, and there was blood work. In the videos my headlights were on not off, my sobriety tests were not on any of them, and I looked fine. My blood work came back .15, but he proved the chain of custody had been broken due to the fact that the RN who drew the blood was not documented. The DA new Attorney Mark Thiessen had been beating blood work cases a lot lately. He has proven that all science is not infallible therefore blood work cases are not an open shut case like many of us have come to believe. I noticed a change in demeanor of the court officials when Attorney Mark Thiessen walked into the court room. He is highly respected in the court room. I was very pleased on his presentation throughout my case. Any questions I had, he had an answer. If I called and left a message he was prompt on getting back with me. He was very prepared for my case. He carries a powerful love for his clients and his work. Attorney Mark Thiessen is an understanding, confident, highly respected, aggressive, and tenacious young attorney. I have witnessed first hand despite what the prosecutors had alleged the justice system being put to work. I am a free woman thanks to Attorney Mark Thiessen.

Posted by Joe Naz | October 17, 2012 | DUI & DWI

2cd DWI - No Breath, No Blood, Slurring on tape, bad driving, no accident - DISMISSED

I am just getting home after a 4 month dragged out 2cd DWI case that has been dismissed. My decision to choose Mark Thiessen has obviously paid off but if you are reading this you will most likely be either going through your case, determining a possible lawyer, or wondering how the hell is he so go...od. I have learned more then I like about Judicial process as I come from a business background. I am am educated, 29 years old, working professional, about to apply for MBA programs next year. I consider myself average in relation to most 29 years old - I am not making millions and really just in the middle class. However, my decision to choose Mark was more about protecting my reputation, increasing my odds in court, and not having to go through the same pains I did when I was convicted 7 years ago of my first DWI in college. My 1st DWI tape was so bad I couldn't get my DWI dismissed, and being charged for a second you know kind of what to do after a stop which helped my case. This time I cooperated with the police officer, but did not take a breath or blood which is important. The fact that I had a skull fracture last year and told the police officer that on tape yet he only did the HGN and did not do the WAT or one legged stand was important. But, more importantly was my representation in noticing my strengths of my case, having the experience, reputation, to get dismissal. Mark won my ALR even though a police officer showed up which happens really rarely. Through a lot of readings online I read somewhere that 93% of the time a cop shows up to the ALR you lose. Because they only need to prove they followed procedure. Other lawyers say its a coin toss or 65% loss if they show up. The fact of the matter it is never good when they show up to ALR unless you can lock in there testimony. That can win your criminal case, but the fact that he locked in the cops testimony, won my ALR, and got my case dismissed is impressive. It isn't by luck, or chance, Mark knows the law, knows when the DA has a weak case, and has a reputation of winning HARD cases. So, if your case is in a grey area with Mark on your side the DA is much more likely to dismissed when faced against a good DWI lawyer. I got a lucky break, but my decision to choose Mark is going to pay dividends for years to come. The first time the cop didn't show to my ALR and Mark tried to get it thrown out but couldn't. The second time he showed up but Mark questioned him on the stop and the cop testified I swerved out of my lane. However, in the police report and the tape said I failed to signal lane change. Mark locked his testimony down which was really 1 of the 2 things left the DA had. 1 being me slurring all over tape and bad driving at 4:30AM on a Sunday morning, and lastly the cop testimony. During the ALR the Administrative Judge agreed that there was insufficient evidence to detain me to arrest me just for HGN. The police officer pulled me over, I cooperated, did HGN, and then he arrested me. He did not offer me breath, blood, or to do any other tests. When I was detained he wanted me to do the walk the line test but after realizing if I wouldn't be let go if I'd passed I decided not to take any tests. So, the DA essentially had tape with me slurring, a cop testimony. Mark had medical records (skull fracture, medications (even though they didn't play a part), and a sleep study where I was prescribed a CPAP machine. This all sounds ridiculous and is absolutely ridiculous that the charges of 2cd DWI are so steep so being pulled over I already knew I had to submit everything I could find to Mark. I also paid him upfront so while he was in court he never had to worry about not getting paid. By not losing the ALR, I avoided having restricted driving hours for 2 years. By winning my criminal case I avoided $1,500 surcharge for 3 years, 1-2K in court fines, $2,700 in probation, interlock, DWI, SR-22, and increased ins. cost the next yea

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Dismissed

I was facing DWI charges and needed to act quickly. I wanted an excellent attorney. Mark Theissen was recommended to me and he proved to be the best choice. I would highly recommend him to anyone in this situation. He is well known in the Harris County legal system with a great reputation for win...ning. He made sure I was able to explore all the available options. In my case we were able to get the case dismissed without having to plea. My record will be expunged completely. I couldn't have asked for a better situation.

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