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

Showing 16 - 20 of 69 reviews

Posted by Jonathan | May 20, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Useless don't wate your money.

I definitely do not recommend these guys. To sum it up they are useless and are of no help at all. After consulting with them about my traffic ticket I agreed to they're offer and paid $200 I was being reassured I would not spend another dime besides the court fees on the day of court. Well on the da...y of court I arrive and looked to be a pretty quick one which it was as there were only about 12 of us but we were all represented by one guy besides noticing we all pretty much had gotten different attorneys. Well I spoke with a guy sitting next to me and questioned him about his experience with his attorney which he tells me he paid much less then I did for the same exact case and we both got the same results. I paid $200 to the prosecutor which was absurd after being told by the office staff I wouldn't pay much just for the court fees only. I suggest to make sure you check your options and compare as many to get the best bang for your buck but I personally don't recommend this firm.

Posted by Mike | May 11, 2015 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

A shocking decline in service

I've been using Scott any time I've gotten a ticket since the late 90's and yesterday was the last time I will ever use his services. The attorney showed up late, seemed to be drunk, didn't understand what my ticket violation was and then got me an "offer" that was more than if I had just paid the ti...cket outright on top of the "legal fees" I paid for his services. It's sad that a place that used to be a staple for getting tickets dismissed has now devolved into being a yes man with (likely) kickbacks to the court.

Scott Markowitz

Replied last May 11, 2015

Mike, I am so sorry that you had a bad experience. We have since learned from the attorney Patrick that his mother had taken ill over the weekend prior to your court date and that he and his sisters and brothers had been keeping watch over her night and day at the hospital. In hindsight, he should have called in assistance and not taken on so much responsibility during that time.

Posted by KW | August 03, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Invisible hand of Markowitz

It's always hard to trust what you read on websites, but Scott proved this was to the contrary. This was my first ticket, and a multiple citation too! After days of research, you realize that there are only a handful of traffic lawyers that pop up, and Markowitz is consistently in the first page of Y...elp! Houston, Avvo and KHOU (yes, people, Scott has provided an interview). I show up at his Richmond Ave office, just to 'verify authenticity', and his assistant promptly greets me, quickly allays my fears about the citation. After providing my details, she assures me that Scott will get the court date reset and send to me the new court date. True to words, this came in an email first 5 days later and followed up with a hardcopy letter after that, true professional. 6 days before my court date, you'll get a friendly phone call reminding you about court, where to park, what to dress and what to do on that day. This calms the nerves. On the day itself, Scott's team of lawyers (one of them) will call out your name to confirm representation. They are very businesslike and professional, very transparent about their recommendations and our options as a client. I was out of there in 2.5 hrs, dismissal in hand - that, to me is the experience you want as a client. Sometimes, you need a little nudge in the right direction, just don't attempt to do it without Scott's advice.

Posted by George | May 19, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Excellent Representation

I don't know how this attorney and staff know when to reschedule so the ticketing officer does not show up, but they did with my three moving violations. The cost of his services were the best deal I have had in a long time. I was met with two different firm attorneys as they explained the court pr...ocess. Basically, I just set in the courtroom for a few hours and my case was dismissed.

Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Exceeded my Expectations!

Scott Joel Markowitz exceeded my expectations through his firm's representation in Tomball, TX. Mr. Ron Morgan was selected to represent me for a speeding violation that presented adversities toward my driving record. I was impressed by all aspects of how my issue was professionally and articulately ...resolved. I highly recommend The Markowitz Law firm and will continue to utilize their services in the future in regard to legal consultation and representation for business and personal accommodation.

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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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