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 31 - 35 of 69 reviews

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

First Houston traffic ticket - dismissal

Received my first traffic ticket in the COH. Knew going in my options were defensive driving or deferred disposition and most likely I would chose either of those options. But, I wanted to see how the system worked and hoped the officer would not show. Very surprised to find out that at least 85-9...0% of defendants were represented by attorneys. The bailiff quickly separated those with and with out attorneys. Judge arrived & took roll. Attorney representatives were taking their own roll calls as well. Officers came and went signing in. DA arrived. Judge began to dismiss cases if officers were not present. For all those who were not represented with attorneys their cases seemed to be called first. In the interim, attorney representatives called defendants to discuss their cases. I was informed the officer who issued my ticket had signed in and most likely the ticket would not be dismissed. I told Scott's representative that I would like to fight the ticket and I was okay with scheduling a trial date. All parties seemed to want to clear their dockets as quickly as possible. Either by negotiating, accepting DD or deferred disposition or dismissal. The DA and Scott's representative never discussed my case between themselves. At 11:30 the judge called me to the bench and advised he was dismissing my case as the officer did not appear. I know the officer was in the building but not in this particular courtroom. I can only assume the judge wanted to clear as many cases as he could before he took his lunch break. I was the last one called to the bench before his break. I waited for my dismissal paperwork and headed back to work. Not the way you want to spend every morning, but I would hire Markowitz again. Time and patience are definitely required. Bring a book.

Scott Markowitz

Replied last October 26, 2013

Not all of our courts require as much time and patience as the Houston Municipal Court to which this client speaks. However, he is absolutely right on point! When you come to court you cannot be in a hurry to get out because that weakens your position and strengthens your opponent's.

Posted by Luis | September 24, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

EXCELLENT JOB!

Scott Markowitz and his team of attorneys have done it again. I had my case dismissed. Thank Scott for a job well done!

Posted by Brad R | July 01, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

5 Star

6-26-2013 Hi Scott, Thank you AGAIN, for getting me out of Another Traffic Ticket. Today, you were able to get my Traffic Ticket Dismissed, and I was out of the Traffic Ticket Court House in UNDER 40 Minutes!!! That was Great!! That was the Fastest Traffic Ticket Dismissal I have ever heard of!... You really are a World Class Attorney, And you treat your clients as if we were staying in a 5-Star Hotel. You are the best in your industry, you care about your Clients and it shows. I have referred to you everyone I come in contact with that needs the best Traffic Attorney. Thank you so much for all of your help, with my various traffic tickets over the past 12 years. Brad

Posted by PS | June 19, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Works for You

Not only will Scott Markowitz do what's right but he will make sure you are represented in a fair and professional manner. I have used him for several tickets in the past and my tickets were always taken care of. Mr. Markowitz always proved to the DA and judge that my tickets were unwarranted. He wil...l work for you.

Posted by Michelle | May 22, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable, Responsive and Respectful

This firm was extremely responsive and knowledgeable. They even took the time to educate us on the "backstory" of our legal situation before we hired them so that we could help ourselves as much as possible. When we hired them, they immediately started the action necessary to stop what was in progres...s and get control of the situation. Hopefully, we'll never need their services again once we're past this, but if we do, they will be the firm we hire.

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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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