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Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2011 | DUI & DWI

Case Dismissed!

You probably came across this site the same way I did, by frantically searching for someone who will help you or your loved one out of an unfortunate circumstance. You found the person that will do just that. We originally hired a different lawyer who we knew of but after a couple of months it beca...me clear that he did not specialize in DWI cases. After some research and several phone calls we found Mark Thiessen. After the first telephone conversation with Mark, my husband said “this is the guy I want representing me”. He was even more convinced after we met Mark in his office. My husband’s English is not great and I asked him if he was sure that he didn’t want a Spanish speaking attorney. He said “no”. If you happen to be going through this it is a frustrating experience. You’re supposed to be innocent until proven guilty but it feels more like you’re guilty until you can prove yourself innocent or creatively weasel your way out of it. It is a game and you want the best player on your team, Mark is that player. He knows the law, he knows the ins and outs of the breathalyzer machine, he knows the people in the court room, he was very dedicated to helping us and he listened to what we had to say. He never promised us a dismissal, after all, this was my husband’s second DWI (the first one was in 1999), and even though he looked great on the video during the field sobriety test his breath test was .13, but that is exactly what we got MOTION TO DISMISS! Thank you Mark for all you did, we are so grateful.

Posted by William | December 07, 2011 | DUI & DWI

Motivation and Dedication

I was pulled over on my way home on January 23, 2011 for running a red light. I had a few drinks earlier that night which I admitted to. I was then arrested and charged with a DWI. At the station I was given a field sobriety test that was videotaped. Also I was given a breath test using the intoxilyz...er 5000. I blew a .169 and .172 (that’s over twice the legal limit). After plenty of research I found Mark Thiessen's name coming up more and more often. I went for a consultation and explained to him my story. I explained to Mr. Thiessen that my life and career depended solely on this judgment. After hearing that I was a disabled veteran, due to an injury that occurred while I was in Iraq, he stood up and shook my hand stating "You Fought For Me, Now Let Me Fight For You". Here it is December 6, 2011 and its my turn to write a review for Mr. Thiessen. I just finished my trial today. It was a long drawn out fight. The DA wouldn't throughout the case even though Mr.Thiessen showed them every hole in their case. The DA and the judge were completely against us, but Mark Thiessen only got more pissed off. Every witness that came to the stand was ripped apart by Mr. Thiessen. Not one moment went by that I saw him sweat. Then the moment came when he was about to tear their case apart. The DA ran to the judge with his tail between his legs and asked for a dismissal. They saw ahead of time Mr. Thiessen’s plan to shred their case and backed down. If it wasn’t for Mr.Thiessen's motivation and dedication to my case, I would have never won this case. He is not like normal lawyers. The first day he gave his cell number to call anytime, and while we were at the courthouse other lawyers wait in line to ask him a question in reference to their cases. Everywhere he went people (other lawyers) talk about him and how awesome he is in court. When leaving his office today I asked him if he remembered our first meeting (consultation) when I told him what kind of lawyer I’m looking for. I was looking for a lawyer that I needed to take to court with a chain and collar to hold him back from tearing the prosecutor apart. Now that I think about it, if I ever go to court with him again I’m bringing a bigger chain.

Posted by Yogesh | August 02, 2011 | Criminal Defense

Attorney Mark Thiessen

Mark is a remarkable attorney who works with his client diligently and listens to all my concerns. He worked on my case and gave me the confidence that I will get the best judgement in my favor. He never asked me to plead and take whatever the DAs offered. He kept fighting for me and eventually got m...y case dismissed. Mark has a very remarkable presence in the court room and he is very impressive in dealing with DAs. He has through knowledge of Texas Laws and he reviewed my case throughly and discussed all the possible options with me in details and based on the evidence reviewed by him, he told me that we will certainly have the best chance to win and we did. He gives so much personal attention to all the details and even answered my calls on the weekends when I contacted him on his cell phone. After first meeting and first court date I was sure that I got the best attorney representing my case. I will sure recommend Mark to anyone who needs help in Texas courts for criminal defense. He was always there for me on every court date on time. I have witnessed other attorneys in the court and Mark Thiessen stands out among them with his superior personality and his knowledge. He is the best you can find in Texas.

Posted by Alejandro | January 12, 2011 | DUI & DWI

Master of the trial

In the process of interviewing top Houston lawyers to handle my second DWI charge, I came across Mark. During our initial consultation, his attention to detail and honest interest in my case, made me confident to choose him as my attorney. It was the most important decision in my life as I was fac...ing mandatory jail time and deportation if found guilty. Once Mark took upon my case he was able to see all inconsistencies and errors in the evidence brought against me by the prosecution. Not only that, but he worked very hard in gathering the important information for my case by visiting the site of the incident and interviewing all the people involved in the case. This prepared me with enough confidence to go to trial. From the opening statement, he strategically prepared the jury to pin point the lack of evidence and holes in the State case against me. His charisma, professionalism, audacity, eloquence and excellent presentation skills during trial guided the jury to follow the law and come with a “no guilty” verdict. I will never forget my trail date; the day Mark allowed justice to prevail. If you are looking for an honest, knoweldable and aggressive lawyer to fight for your rights, Mark is definitely the person to accomplish the job.

Posted by dj | October 05, 2010 | DUI & DWI

Thiessen's commitment and knowledge got a dismissal before trial

Unlike so many of the other lawyers I met with who seemed to only say what I wanted to hear, Mark told me, "I can't promise you an outcome. What I can promise you is my experience and how hard I'll work for you." True to his word, Mark worked tirelessly on my case, which I knew to be one of his easie...st cases at the time. Even considering it was an easy case, Mark never slowed down and never backed off. He came at my case with the tenacity of a prizefighter, and (judging from the other stories) I'm not the only one. He always took the time to explain everything that was happening to someone like me, who is a complete stranger to the legal system. Bottom line: if you are unfortunate enough to be going through a DUI/DWI case, you need this man on your team. Mark, all I can say is, "thank you, thank you, thank you." You were not only knowledgeable and tenacious, but you were also personable at a time that wasn't the easiest.

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