Scott Joel Markowitz

Scott Joel Markowitz

also known as Markowitz Law

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at League City, TX
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Transportation, Expungement

2951 Marina Bay Dr, box 130-350, League City, TX

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Speeding and Traffic Ticket 80%

Where the highway and the law intersect, that is where you will find the lawyers of Markowitz Law Firm. We defend drivers, both regular and commercial (CDL) keeping them on the road and paving the way for a stellar driving record! We defend all citations of all kinds from traffic tickets to city code violations.

34 years | 25,000 cases

80%
Transportation 15%

CDL traffic ticket defense for drivers of commercial motor vehicles. Review and analysis of roadside inspections and DataQ options. Consulting trucking companies, drivers and other stakeholders on Federal and State regulations and compliance.

24 years | 2,600 cases

15%
Expungement 5%

Expungement and Non-Disclosures for qualified clients.

34 years | 60 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 33 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1992

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Markowitz Law- (mail only)

2951 Marina Bay Dr, box 130-350, League City, TX, 77573

Markowitz Law - online

www.telllusyours.com, Harris, Galveston, Montgomery, Ft Bend, Brazoria Counties, Harris, Galveston, Montgomery, Fort Bend and Brazoria Counties, TX

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Scott Joel Markowitz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

69 Client Reviews

Posted by Saeed | August 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Logbook and parking violations.

Scott were very professional, Thank you very much, you have done excellent work as you promised.

Posted by AMMAR | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly Recommended

I am truly so thankful for Mr Markowtiz I was pretty worried about going to court last minute by myself, not knowing what I going to say or do. Mr Markowtiz reached out, and really made a huge effort the same day of my court date to find out all the information about my case, and ended up getting it ...dismissed. I'm very very grateful.

Posted by Sharon | October 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great law firm

Very good. Has helped me several times. Andrea is also very helpful. The whole firm is honest and polite. Also very punctual!

Posted by David | May 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Complete Joker

I failed to appear on my court date, for that they were useful and represented me on my behalf (like a lawyer is supposed to do). However, when I took a day off of work to pay my court fee that was a deal 'supposedly' cut by the lawyers. When I showed up to the courthouse, the court had no knowled...ge of any 'deal'-just a court reset date. Markowitz office could not fax or confirm any deal was made. I was left holding the bag. Markowitz receptionist told me maybe I would get a call back from the lawyer. Markowitz receptionist asked to speak with court clerk on the phone. Had her on speaker phone, she literally asked the court clerk "What do you recommend?" All the clerks in the court were laughing...clueless. Turned out the 'deal' the laywer made was a standard deal they had on a pre-printed form for anyone who walked in court with no representation. I finally got a call back at 7pm, very defensive, refused any refund (I didn't even ask for one), said court clerks in Galveston Precinct 2 were liars and that what they told me was bull sh*t. Lesson learned go yourself figure out the offer by the court before buying third rate representation. Overall this is a cheap price to pay to learn which law firm to avoid on any future matters for myself or any family or friends. You were WARNED....STAY AWAY...

Scott Markowitz

Replied last September 10, 2018

We are sorry that you felt you were "left holding the bag" but you missed your court date and Mr. Markowitz was still able to stop the prosecutor from issuing a Failure To Appear. Despite your absence, Attorney Markowitz was able to represent you and continue the case for another date. Yes, we did request of you an additional $50 for the attorney to make another round-trip to Galveston, but that service was optional. You chose to go at it alone and unrepresented. The fact that you encountered unprofessional court clerk behavior towards you is regrettable. Perhaps the lesson to be learned here is never go to court, especially a criminal or traffic court, without an attorney.

Posted by Daniel | January 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent work, simple to deal with

Got a ticket, and contacted Mr. Markowitz first, and for the first time. I filled out a form on his site and his staff called within 10 minutes. They reset my court date. They sent me a new day to arrive to court. I went and was dismissed in the first 30 minutes. Very little need for communication si...nce the case went quickly and they sent clear instructions on what to do. Hopefully I won't need to call Mr. Markowitz again, but if the need arises I will not hesitate and have recommended several folks to his practice since. Thank you!

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Scott Joel Markowitz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Johnsen

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott goes above and beyond for all of his clients. He is willing to go to trial and uses this to his advantage in resolving cases for his clients. I refer all traffic ticket matters to him."

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Todd Lehn

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"When I was the head prosecutor for all of the Montgomery County JP courts, I regularly interacted with Scott Markowitz as opposing counsel. He's a tremendously knowledgeable and conscientious attorney who always looks out for his clients. I found him to be a worthy adversary and someone I respect. Now that I'm in private practice, I routinely refer traffic ticket cases from Houston and Harris County to him because I know he will do a great job."

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Philip Gommels

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I asked Scott to help with a client recently when a client who I represented on a felony had several class C violations in another county. He was attentive, conscientious, and a very good communicator. Those qualities not only made it easy to work with him, but also caused him to get a great result for our client. Scott is the (traffic) man. I endorse him."

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Katherine Bihm

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I refer all of my speeding/traffic ticket cases to Scott Markowitz. He knows the transportation code backwards and forwards, and is popular with court staff because of his affable personality and commitment to this clients."

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Earl Spielman

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Scott is very diligent and attentive to his work. He is active in the affairs of the Municipal Bar Associations and keeps a strong pulse of the goings on in Austin regarding Municipal Justice Matters in Texas."

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Danny Easterling

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Markowitz is truly the "traffic ticket man.com". I have referred several clients to him and he has produced great results. I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Christopher Carlson

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have referred several friends and clients to Scott who has done an outstanding job for them. They have nothing but good things to say about him and I will continue to recommend him."

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Alexander Wathen

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 4.5 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Markowitz Law

1991 - 1992

Title plant operations, Commonwealth Title of Houston

1990 - 1991

Intern, Harris County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2001 - Present

Harris County Municipal Justice Bar Association

Treasurer & Board of Directors

State Bar of Texas

Member

Texas Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Texas Young Lawyers Association

Member

2002 - 2018

Municipal Justice Bar Association of Texas

President / Director / Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

100 mph ticket dismissed

Dismissed on all counts, Found the Court never filed a sworn complaint as required by law With the passage of time, the Statute of Limitations had gone by and at the present time in 2018, the court no longer had jurisdiction to file a complaint.

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Education

1992

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

University of Texas, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1984

Sharpstown High School

undergraduate

1983

Bellaire High School

undergraduate

1980

Welch Middle School

n/a

1979

Fondren Junior High School

n/a

1977

Lovett Elementary School (Meyerland, Houston, TX)

n/a

Speaking Engagements

2018

Rene Gonzales Memorial CLE Seminar - Houston, TX

Rooting Out Fraudulent Notarizations

2018

26th Annual Traffic Law Bootcamp Attacking Notary Fraud With Zeal

2012

Annual Traffic Law Seminars

Texas Transportation Code

Languages

English

Activity

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