Mine was a DUI matter and I learned that there are basically three types of DUI attorneys in general: 1) Bait and Switch; 2) Dishonest and greedy and; 3) Honest and ethical. Mark is the latter. The clients who give him a bad rating probably think that they can just pay their way out of trouble. It do...esn't work that way. The reality hurts and is scary. Don't expect to pay Mark to hold your hand and promise you that everything will go the way you want. Also do not expect Mark to create a solid stance if you are dishonest to him about the facts to gain sympathy or advantage. He knows which clients are honest and upfront. He will put his best foot forward regardless, but if you feed him garbage, you can't expect him to fix the problem you are facing with the best possible outcome just because you paid him. His prices are slightly above average for a reason. You get what you pay for. Actually, he is inexpensive compared to the type 1 and 2 attorneys I mentioned above because he does not have to spend tons of money on cute commercials and full page flashy yellow page ads in this stage in his career. That means more money spent on your case. The start up attorney and the ones that are looking for sheer volume will lure and hook at any price to keep the lights on. Mark has a network of attorneys that work with him and with less experience than himself that may show up at some hearings that are not critical to your case at the time. He does this so he can be present for the hearings for his clients where knows his presence is critical. And, because of his excellent reputation with the courts, judges and prosecutors, they are much much more likely than not to reschedule critical visits when Mark is available when requested. This is difficult to grasp, but that’s how it works. But he will always be there when it is critical for him to be there. I used Mark and he did what he said he would do - that is to get my case the best possible outcome which he knows from experience. Once you sign contract, you got to trust him. It is scary because, say like a passenger in a plane, you got to trust the pilot over a situation you have absolutely no control over and most likely also do not how the system works. There were plenty of opportunities that Mark could have taken advantage of my situation and I’m a bright guy. He never charged me more than the original agreed contract even though I knew he put in more effort when needed. He also wouldn't accept extra compensation when I thought it would somehow make him work harder to get better results or give me a promise. That my unfortunate friends is extremely rare trait even for other AV rated attorneys. Mark is not out to be the richest lawyer in Arizona. He could easily retire. But, he likes his practice and truly wants to make sure his clients are not taken advantage of from the prosecution. During my case proceedings and interactions with Mark, I saw a man who is truly like a white knight in a gloomy and dark place. The penalties are too high and ridiculous for first time non dangerous offenders. Mark, like many others knows this and wants to fight the good fight. I highly recommend Mark. And when I tell others what he has done for me that were in a similar situation, they always say they wish they would have hired Mark. It gives me pride that I made a wise decision to hire him. Mark also has many reputable and discounted connections for other requirements like separate MVD issues (i.e. IID and SR-22) and court ordered DUI treatment screenings. It seems a lot of professionals in the valley respect and like being a help to Mark’s clients. Do you own due diligence first before you hire any attorney and preferably by a face to face interview. Get a feel for the attorney that will affect your future. Mark, like most attorneys will not charge a consult fee. If they do run.