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Posted by Jesse | January 25, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Got my DWI reduced to a traffic violation!! Awesome!!!

Ok for those out there looking for a lawyer that will actually go to bat for you and cares about you the client, Mark is your man. I got arrested for a DWI after failing all the feild sobriety test and blew almost twice the legal limit according to the breathalyzer . Being that i have to drive a comp...any truck for a living and was facing drastic negative finacial and career reprocusions , Mark steped up to the plate and somehow convinced the DA to drop the DWI charges for a lower traffic violation which i had to pay a fine for. In other words, Mark is the man when it comes to getting your case dropped! I already recommended a family member to him and will continue to recommend him. Don't try and save a few dollars using a lawyer that won't do anything for you. You really get what you pay for and my money was well spent. Thank you Mark . I Hope to never have to use your services again but, if I need to ,I won't hesitate to call you.

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 Josh | October 05, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Got my DUI dismissed, when I was feeling hopeless

Was pulled over for running a red light and had a few beers with dinner/golf and the cop asked me to get out. That is never a cool feeling, but I felt I was fine and under the limit easily. The cop did the "normal" stuff when smelling alcohol and took me to jail when I was basically fine, but lega...lly over the limit. The officer told me that he thought I was fine, and that it was just a formality (taking me to jail). He even told me he would personally take me back to my truck if I blew under. So that gave me a reason to blow, otherwise I would not have blown.... Mark saw this and grilled him on the stand in my ALR hearing. I lost my ALR hearing, but I just lost my DL for three months. But as a result of the cop's testimony Mr. Thiessen was able to get the case dismissed. I interviewed one other lawyer and he just seemed like he wanted to just go ahead and accept the DIVERT program. Mark said that was going to be there if he couldn't win it. I was happy with my choice to pick a lawyer that was willing to fight my case, and not just take my money and tell me the DIVERT program was the best I could do. Excellent attorney and a man too. Was easy to get a hold to and gave me his personal cell number and was able to contact him on the weekend if I had any questions. Gave his card to all my friends that drink.

Posted by Richard | August 31, 2012 | Domestic Violence

Amazing, Reliable and Superub Attorney! The Great Mark Deserves 100% Marks

I was accused by my own wife. It was a painful incident happened in my life. She said to the police that I was threatening to kill her and beaten her. She did this to be because she was looking for lot of money from me and I couldn’t give her the money. She was so bad that she even made proofs with t...he doctors. There was witness from Doctors and nurses and even some voice recordings. She allowed the doctors and nurses even to record our loud conversions. There were lot of accuses on me and the case was very strong. But in front of Mark nothing can stand. I had just two resets and the time. The first one was just a day adjustment and the next one was just 2 weeks. On the second reset, I went to the court and heard shocking news. My wife again called the court and said that I was threatening her again. This created huge complications. Because of this they gave the reset after 4 months. I am a frequent traveler to other countries and I was worried. On the very same day Mark comforted me with his words. He said ‘just keep quiet and wait for 10 days, I will get this dismissed’. I really believed him because he says and does what will really happen. It was just seven days later I heard from Mark that he has my dismissal in hand and no convictions. It was a big surprise that he did it in a lightning speed. With all my heart I thank you Mark. You cannot compare anybody with Mr.Mark. The way he handled the case was really great. He knows the tricks, tact tics and he is really great in his profession. I suggest when you are in a real problem you definitely need Mark with you. Respectfully, A loyal client!

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