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Posted by Paige | January 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Simply the Best!

I can't say enough kind words about Mark Thiessen. From the moment I hired him I could tell he would fight for my freedom, and let me tell you he did! Not only was he a beast in the courtroom, but he also kept me up-to-date on everything, which gave me peace of mind that I picked the right lawyer to ...represent me. I was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and he was so knowledgeable on the subject that I trusted him wholeheartedly throughout the whole process. I ended up being found not guilty and I truly believe it was because of my representation. Without Mark, I don't know where my life would be. All I can say is thank you Mark Thiessen for getting my life back! To anyone looking for a great criminal defense attorney, go with Mark Thiessen. He has only your best interest in mind, is responsive, is very, very knowledgeable and simply the best in the courtroom!

Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

As an attorney myself, I highly recommend hiring Mark Thiessen.

Mark is an excellent courtroom lawyer, and he does not back down. He was prepared for every facet of my case, and both he and his office staff made sure that I was informed every step of the way. A true professional. I recommend Mark Thiessen to anyone who needs the best.

Posted by K | October 15, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Justified Propensity....

Mark Thiessen has not only earned but fully deserves his Super Lawyer status. He is known for his impeccable handling of DWI/DUI’s but I would without a doubt recommend Mark Thiessen for ANY criminal court matter. I initially retained another lawyer in a pinch based on a few positive online reviews ...and the promises that were made during an initial phone call and meeting. After some subsequently clouded and unpleasant conversations with that person as well as a lack of follow through; I spoke to, met with and hired Mark Thiessen immediately. The decision to go with Mark Thiessen was the absolute BEST decision I could have ever made!! He is organized, thorough and aggressively fights for his clients; he is not afraid to take cases to trial if necessary. He is professional, down to earth, informative, and calming without being condescending or belittling. He restores trust and faith to people in situations where those have been lost. In the end, he achieved the goal of getting my case dismissed and in turn he restored my faith in people and in life. These situations are not easy, not fun and are life altering, but with the right attorney by your side you can be made whole again. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for and Mark is worth every penny. Don’t waste your time with anyone else; to second guess Mark is the wrong decision plain and simple. I quickly learned from a bad first experience that a few good online reviews are not nearly enough. With Mark you don’t get a few reviews, you get volumes and volumes of glowing recommendations from person after person - this is not coincidence. Do your research and you will see his track record speaks for itself; do yourself a favor and set yourself up for a win the first time, every time!

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2014 | DUI & DWI

Houston's BEST DWI/DUI ATTORNEY!! HANDS DOWN, DO NOT HESITATE TO GO WITH MARK!!

To be caught in a DWI case is a very serious matter and endangerment to one's future. Initially, I had gone with another lawyer, but he actually recommended that I should go with Mark instead. To put it all in perspective, I was facing a dwi first offense with a 0.158 blood. I knew I had to fight... it because my future direly depended on it. Mark was very informative with the whole process. He is truly not afraid of going to trial. During my many times in court, I saw many pleas and lawyers that were afraid to try a dwi blood case, but not Mark. The reason why he is one of the, if not the, best DWI attorney in town is just that. All the way from his charisma to his courage, He will fight for you until the very end. As predicted, my case went to trial. It would have been an even scarier two days if Mark was not by my side. To be able to watch him in action is a work of art. His craft in trying cases is unmatched. Literally, there were other lawyers watching him so they could learn a thing or two. We had hired an expert for the defense and when Mark had the stage, it was very harmonious. It's almost difficult describing just how good Mark is. You can really tell that he has put in the effort to perfect his trade. He is like the Michael Jordan of trial lawyers. With Mark on your team, that's when your chances of winning are greatest. He caught the prosecution's witnesses lying multiple times and ultimately, the floor belonged to him. He just has the right characteristics of the type of people who are great in the respective fields. To tie everything together, God forbid you are ever caught in a DWI case, but if you are, Mark is the guy. There is no other way around it. You have to be completely honest with yourself and realize that this guy is the most winningest DWI lawyer in town. That, in itself, should be a testament to his work ethic, knowledge, and bravery. Trust me when I say this, that he WILL FIGHT for you. The prosecution objected to almost everything he wanted to bring out, but Mark objected to one thing only. That goes to show how he is able to set up the battlefield in the defense's favor.

Posted by Rodney | August 08, 2014 | Criminal Defense

DWI case

If you want aggressive criminal defense, hire Mark. He delegates only the mundane to others and is very knowledgable, passionate and professional. Mark grilled the arresting officer on probable cause at the civil hearing to determine whether or not I'd lose my license for refusing a breathalyzer, a...nd the judge found that there was no legal cause for being stopped. As a result, I kept my license, and Mark was able to use this finding in the criminal pretrial meetings with the DA to get a plea bargain to a lesser offense in spite of the video evidence of the arrest that was very unfavorable to my case. I truly believe I'll never need Mark's services again; however, if you do, call him. He's not the cheapest, but he is one of, if not the, best criminal defense lawyers in Houston.

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