Mark Metzger III

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Mark Metzger III

also known as Mark Alvan Metzger III

4.9
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 12 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Galveston, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

2528 Market Street, Galveston, TX

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

50%
Personal Injury 50%

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 12 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2013

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Metzger Law Firm, PLLC

2528 Market Street, Galveston, TX, 77550

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The Metzger Law Firm, PLLC

440 Louisiana, Suite 1450, Houston, TX, 77002

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Mark Metzger III's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Drug Crime

Posted by Christina | September 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

The best of the best

Mark has been nothing short of the best lawyer I could have ever asked for. He is not only amazing at what he does but he is extremely passionate in helping people and that shows in his performance. His work without a doubt speaks for itself. I would and do recommend him to ANYONE who is in need of a... criminal defense or personal injury lawyer. He does not settle nor compromise his goal in every case he represents. He will fight until he can get what he came to do. Mark is extremely talented and his work is very impressive. Everyone knows him for his good works and his is highly respected in the court room. My boyfriend and I were charged with possession of marihuana and although our case was drawn out over the course of a year it was well worth it because Mark did not let us settle for anything short of a dismissal, and that is exactly what we got. Both cases dismissed. Follow rules & procedures, always tell the truth, attend your court dates, let Mark do his thing and I promise you will be happy he is YOUR lawyer and not anyone else. Not to mention Mark is twice the size of the average human so that big buff dude coming in the court room to represent YOU... feels pretty good in light of whatever you're going through. Mark was and is the best of best!

Posted by RN | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Excellent Reliable Lawyer

When I hired Mark Metzger as my lawyer I felt safe and confident that everything was going to turn out right. Mark is the only lawyer I've had and he is the BEST lawyer out there. Mark got two of my cases dismissed, about a year ago he fought for my DWI case, he was supportive of my situation and got... it dismissed, and not long ago he got my POM case dismissed in the first court date.. I was terrify to be dealing with both of this cases and Mark Metzger gave me confidence at all times that everything would be fine. Mark is the most reliable lawyer, no matter at what time I called him he answered me, morning through night time. There isn't anyone I would had rather have by my side fighting to keep my record clean but him, he is very professional, sharp, diligent, dedicated and responsive. He definitely goes the extra mile. If I ever need the services of an attorney again I would not hesitate to call him first. I highly recommend his services.

Posted by Christopher S. | January 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime

Best lawyer I ever had.

Mark was the only attorney that I ever had who took phone calls after he got the money for his retainer . Not only did he take calls he would take them after hours , he wasn't like the typical attorney who told you you had golden case then after the retainer said oh my the prosecutor has some really ...great evidence against you you should plead guilty ! That said take a moment to look upon his background this man not only is a Marine his military occupational skills included intelligence where he worked with certain government agencies I called them alphabet agencies , but if you do this type of work you can't be just average intelligence , you can't be just extremely smart , you have to be beyond brilliant to work with the agencies he worked with while he was in the military and of all branches of the military of course he had to pick the very best the United States Marine Corps , if you read his biography above he is being modest on what he let's people know , perhaps that's due to classified information but one thing I will say is for being a brilliant lawyer he is also a great guy a man with integrity who is very honest ! In my case he had a possession of dangerous drug charge dismissed before the prosecutor even got a chance to get even begin to get a grip on what Mark was doing , when I say that it was nothing on ethical or illegal it was just simply brilliant on his part as a defense attorney . I could go on and on about how wonderful of an attorney Mark is and how he's not the type just to snatch your retainer and try and get you off his docket . He was also such an amazing individual that I found myself in the hospital with a kidney infection , while this took place a nurse found a few perscription pills in my pocket which I did not have the bottle for incidentally some gung ho rookie cop showed up and was waiting for me to be discharged so he could arrest me , I made one phone call that one phone call when I made that call the phone only rang 2 times and Mark answered . Within 45 minutes he dropped everything he was doing and he was at my bedside in the hospital he made a trip to my house gather the prescription bottle and made sure that I was not taken to jail by this rookie excited by four tiny tablets of MY Rx medication. Most lawyers would charge an arm and a leg can do this , obviously it would have revoked my bond and put me through the terrible processing at Harris County Jail however Mark Metzger even gave me a ride home and would not accept even gas money the only charge for keeping me out of jail and avoiding yet another case was just for him to have a good talking to me about some stupid things in decisions I was making in my life , he didn't belittle me he didn't treat me like a child he just told me man to man about some choices I have been making and frankly most lawyers don't give a s*** ! However mark is not most lawyers if you don't have a good attorney mark is not a good attorney he is a great attorney don't hire a good attorney hire a great attorney ! One thing I also liked about Mark he drove on his day off to meet me because of my busy schedule when he took my original case the one that he got dismissed then to top that off the best kind of case is the one you never get and that's exactly what he did at the hospital it kept me from getting my bond revoked and getting a new charge I had no one else in town no family and if not for him I would have been in that zoo of a jail Harris County going through a terrible processing and eating their terrible food probably would have been set with a no bond or at least initially a no bond and then a much higher bond set for the one revoked . Mark didn't let that happen ! The great thing about my experience with Mark not only did he end up getting everything taken care of he got my possession of dangerous drug case dismissed and kept me from getting a new case he did this all for a very reasonable price. Thank you Mark

Posted by Dan | February 27, 2014 | Drug Crime

A man that knows what he's doing!

Mark did a great job at getting my Possession of Marijuana charge dismissed. From the beginning, he kept me well informed of the situation and was able to keep my mind at ease. He was able to explain the law to me in a way I could understand. He was well prepared for the hearing. He knew the facts of... the case and the laws that applied. The judge found no probable cause and dismissed the case! The attorney fees may be a little on the high end, but are well worth paying to know you have the right person on your side.

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Mark Metzger III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kyle Watkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"As a Prosecutor, Mark and I squared off on many cases. I will concede that despite what Prosecutors say, Prosecutors know when they are up against a talented lawyer, and IT DOES MATTER to the Prosecutor when they are facing a talented lawyer. In fact, among Prosecutors the first question asked of a fellow Prosecutor when discussing a case: "who is the attorney?". Every case I had with Mark, I knew he was going to be all over me, and the case, he would find problems with my case, he would use the problems with the case to his clients full advantage, and pressure me vigorously to give him what he wants, a dismissal. With both of us knowing fully well that if I didn't give in, he is an elite trial lawyer and would beat me over the head in trial with all of my bad facts. On several occasions Mark got dismissals for his clients as a result of his diligence and persuasiveness. He has a vast skill set and brings all of it to bear on behalf of his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jose Garcia

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Friend

"I strongly endorse Mark Metzger for any criminal and personal injury matter. Mark will fight for his clients like he fought for his country! He is widely respected in the community and continues to impress with every case!"

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Christopher Carlson

Unknown lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Passionate is the best way to describe Mark. He deeply cares for his clients and it shows in and out of the courtroom. His clients know that they are in great hands and his grasp of the law and intimidating presence in the courtroom translate into more dismissals and not guilty verdicts than lawyers that have been practicing for twice as many years. I would not hesitate for a second to recommend Mark."

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Sean Darvishi

Unknown lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an outstanding lawyer who zealously advocates for his clients. I knew Mark when I was an intern at the District Attorney's Office and now as a fellow criminal defense attorney and I always respected the great work he does. I would highly recommend."

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Chris Hesse

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I call Mark a friend and an excellent Criminal Defense Attorney. We are friends because we both served in the Marine Corps. I can see his fire and determination in defending his clients. The same amount of effort he put into serving in the Corps is carried over to Defending his clients. Mark recently assisted me on a DWI case and helped pick a Jury. He knows how to read people. There are many lawyers who give lip service to their clients and do little to nothing. And there are few who actually care and fight. Mark is one of those few."

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Trinidad Zamora

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark brings the thunder. He is quick to the front line and willing to expose the truth behind his client's position. Mark has had amazing life experiences that have fortified his many approaches to the many situations he faces. His diligence and endurance are unmatched. If you are in battle, you cannot go wrong with Metzger on your side. Additionally, he can lift heavy things."

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Charles Zavala

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I worked as Mark's intern while I was in law school and learned a great deal from him. Not only does he have the knowledge but he effectively communicates with the people around him."

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Cory Roth

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Big Mark is has life experiences like few others. His attention to detail, supreme knowledge and ability to read people has led to his early success. Mark is kind, caring and I consider him a mentor despite practicing only one year less than him. I highly recommend Mark. You will be in safe hands."

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Kristopher Ahn

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. All around a great person and great lawyer. Never lost a DWI case. Detail-oriented and caring person. I would refer my cases to him without hesitation."

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Joseph Ruiz

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a standup guy and a fanstastic lawyer. He served our country honorably and now serves his client's with passion, integrity, and skill. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a strong defense."

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Mekisha Walker

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an awesome attorney and he just can't stop winning his trials or getting them dismissed. He is on FIRE!"

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Shamim Ebrahimi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I could say a lot about Mark. I could talk about his fundamental integrity as a human being, his laudable dedication to serving to The People, and a handful of other stuff that, one way or another, could be misinterpreted. Instead, I'll leave you with something that cannot be misinterpreted: Mark's track record. When Mark fights, he wins. Numbers don't lie."

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Mana Yegani

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Metzger is an excellent criminal defense trial lawyer. He is a fierce lawyer who fights for his clients and gets great results. Mark genuinely cares about his clients and works around the clock. He is one of the few lawyers I know that meets with clients after hours and on the weekends. Anyone would be lucky to have Mark as their criminal defense lawyer."

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Timothy Rodman

Unknown lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an excellent attorney who puts forth every effort to exceed his client's needs!"

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Shelby Burns

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Metzger is a fighter. He is a Marine that has fought for us all, and now continues to fight for citizens accused of crimes across Texas. Mark is an intelligent, very hardworking advocate, and anybody accused of a crime would be lucky to call themselves his client."

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Breton Rycroft

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a very aggressive criminal defense attorney. He is very knowledgeable on DWI cases and will be an asset to any criminal defense case. I highly recommend him."

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Richard Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. There are a lot of lawyers out there that look the part. There are not nearly as many lawyers out there who look the part, and exceed expectations. Mark is one of those lawyers. I've never seen him unprepared. I've never seen him flinch when the cannons of the State fire upon his and his client's encampment. And I've never seen him sweat under the pressure of it all. He's a good man in a storm; and a great advocate for his clients."

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Jay Cohen

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is an excellent lawyer who always goes the extra mile for his clients. He works hard for his clients and gets excellent results. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Kyle Watkins

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jose Garcia

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

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Trinidad Zamora

Criminal defense lawyer

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Charles Zavala

Criminal defense lawyer

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Cory Roth

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristopher Ahn

Litigation lawyer

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Chris Hesse

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Ruiz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mekisha Walker

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shamim Ebrahimi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Morgan Bourque

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jed Silverman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Timothy Rodman

Real estate lawyer

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Mana Yegani

Immigration lawyer

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Shelby Burns

Criminal defense lawyer

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Breton Rycroft

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Oliver

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jay Cohen

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2023

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2022

Peer Rated for High Professional Achievement, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Client Reviewed, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2003

Joint Service Achievement Medal, National Security Agency

2003

Certificate of Commendation, National Security Agency

2000

Electronic Intelligence Course Top/Honor Graduate, United States Marine Corps

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Trial Lawyer, The Metzger Law Firm, PLLC

2011 - 2015

Trial Lawyer, a really big DWI law firm

2000 - 2004

Intelligence MOS 2631, United States Marine Corps / Sgt.

Associations

2014 - Present

National College for DUI Defense

Member

2014 - Present

DUI Defense Lawyer's Association

Member

2014 - Present

Trial Lawyer's College Ranch Club

2013 - Present

Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Houston Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity

Alumni

Education

2014

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

F-Warrior Class of September 2014

2012

South Texas College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Texas A&M University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1999

Marine Military Academy

High School Diploma

Languages

English

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