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Posted by DP | March 25, 2010 | Criminal Defense

Case dismissed!

As most young people with an avid social life, you tend to only worry about having fun and not the possible consequences . . . . until the one day you see the flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Fortunately for me, I had someone in my corner to help me get through this horrific situation. Mark... was very informative and attentive from day one. After battling the system for a little while, he was able to get my case dismissed. If you ever have to deal with this nightmare, I would strongly recommend you call him. I promise you will be extremely happy you did.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2010 | DUI & DWI

Dismissed!

Having several friends who have had DWI's in the past, I had a few recommendations for lawyers to evaluate. After meeting with all of them I knew Mark was the best choice. He was knowledgeable, honest, had a can-do attitude and left me with no questions or worries when I left his office. After sel...ecting Mark, I was quickly reassured when I spoke with several lawyer acquaintances that spoke highly of him and read a positive mention in the Houston Press about his win percentage. Despite the circumstances, my experience could not have been better. The DWI charge was dismissed! Everyone in the court room knew Mark and he had a great rapport with the judge and DA's associated with my case. I plan to recommend him to others in the future if I ever have the opportunity.

Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2010 | DUI & DWI

Excellent DWI Lawyer

Mark Thiessen represented me in a DWI case a little over a year ago. He was recommended to me by a couple of my friends who also had used him in their own cases and had been very pleased with their outcomes. To be sure, though, I met with several other attorneys who specialize in DWI cases, but in ...the end was most impressed with Mr. Thiessen. As a disclaimer, I completely understand the seriousness and potential consequences of driving after having a few drinks. I admit that I made a mistake and have taken precautions since to avoid repeating a similar mistake. However, I also know the public (i.e. lobbying and interest groups) pressure on police officers and DA's to pursue these types of offenses and cases. I believe that my arrest was more a product of this pressure than due to my actions on the road. Mr. Thiessen approached my case with an open mind, and after performing the initial due diligence and viewing the evidence, agreed that we should fight the charges. I had heard horror stories about how often I would have to show up to court and go through the usual delays and positioning tactics used by both sets of attorneys. However, Mr. Thiessen, party due to his direct approach with the assistant DA's, was able to get my case dismissed at my second court appointment. He was excellent at explaining the process, the steps that I would be taking, and even my rights. He also kept me informed of our progress the entire time, and was always available to call when I had questions. DWI cases are complicated, and an unfavorable outcome can have serious implications on a person's life and/or career. I believe that it is imperative to use an experienced lawyer with an impeccable reputation who specializes in DWI cases. Therefore, I STRONGLY recommend Mark Thiessen to anyone who is in the unfortunate position of looking for a DWI attorney.

Posted by Jason | March 24, 2010 | DUI & DWI

Aggressive lawyer at Houstons best firm

I did my homework prior to interviewing/hiring lawyers and mark is well known as a dwi specialist who is great in court. I did not want anotet competent but complacent old lawyer who just tries to get you the best deal possible and cash your checks. This is not mark. He told me day one that he wa...sn't interested in getting me a plea deal... Just dismissal or trial. He didn't promise anything but I could tell immediatley and throughout that he was confident in his courtroom abilites and was almost relishing the idea of taking this case to trial. After several resets I got a Christmas suprise: my case was being dismissed. I am sure that marks reputation with the ADA had alot to do with this. These pretrial negotiations seem to be alot like a poker game. The Prosecutors knew mark wasn't bluffing and was holding the cards to win in trial. This is what I feel set him apart from lawyers I've hired in the past... Everyone knew he wasn't just fishing for a better plea deal and was happy to take this case to court. I read that he has the highest winning percentage of any dwi lawyer in Houston and would use him again and have reccomended him to everyone I know.

Posted by Michael | March 24, 2010 | DUI & DWI

Deserves your complete trust

I had an excellent experience with Mark Thiessen. I went to his office after recieving a DWI and was in a meeting with him within five minutes of checking in. After a few standard questions and chatting for a few minutes I felt complete trust that he would represent me well. The process itself was ju...st as smooth, I recieved up to minute updates on my case and was never confused about what was going on. I didn't give Mark an easy case to win but he kept us both positive. When we went to trial he dominated the courtroom and kept me involved on every decision, even so much so I finally said your the expert you make the call. The jury was clearly responsive when he spoke and we got the verdict we wanted when it was all over. He's an excellent lawer that will work extremely hard on your behalf, do not hesitate to hire his services.

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