Mark John Geragos

Mark John Geragos

3.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation

644 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA

About Mark

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Criminal Defense

36 years | 500 cases

70%
Litigation 30%

Civil Litigation

36 years | 500 cases

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 42 years

State: California

Acquired: 1983

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Law Offices of Mark John Geragos

644 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA, 90017

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Mark John Geragos's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.4 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

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Posted by Joe Nawabi | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

This attorney is very well know.

Mark has been a godsend when I needed him the most. I called him collect once from my jail cell in L.A COUNTY Jail. His father handled my parents divorce and his brother handled a case for me too. You can say the whole family has helped me. They are all very well versed in the law. If you are not pat...ient with him and you are negative you will not get a good response from his firm. My advice is to be patient and the outcome will always be good. Try to be likeable. Don't be one of those victims who we all know have done a crime and now are crying about the crap the landed themselves in. If you take responsibility you will get a way better outcome. The firm does a very good job by assigning juniors until your case is ready to GO TO TRIAL or to accept a deal. Mark does not waste time on arraignments as its totally preliminary. All the Judges and DEPUTY D.A'S know its a waste of time until the trial or accepting a deal. So you have to understand the the politics. Keep your mouth shut, smile at your attorney, be serious in court and respectful of the judicial system. You do this then people will be inclined to work in your favor. I have had almost 13 cases That Mark or his attorneys handled and it went quite well.

Posted by Art A | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

The BEST attorney ever!!!

I was shocked to read some of the negative comments on here! First off, I'm not famous, and he has provided me steller service. No, joke! I trust him and his team with any legal advice or representation. Thank you Mark!!

Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2014 | Criminal Defense

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This guy is arrogant and will only take your money and do nothing for you. I paid him and all he did was send one of his inexperienced jr on a criminal case, I ended up using a public defender, after running out of money, the public defender did more on my case for free, and better outcome, than... geragagos office just asking for continuances while they try to stick me for more money, he never showed up to any of my court dates, why, because I'm not famous, once they knew I wasn't able and wouldn't pay anymore money, they dropped me, don't be fooled by his celebrity status he doesn't give care about anyone but himself. Sad but true,

Posted by William F. | May 27, 2013 | Criminal Defense

None better! Absolute pinnacle of effective advocacy!!!

I have known Attorney Geragos for nearly 35 years and have been his client episodically since 1985. He has represented me in criminal cases, advised me on administrative and regulatory issues, and has counseled me during difficult intra-familial trust conflicts. I understood from the get-go that Mark... would not be making all routine appearances during my cases; his staff attorneys have always been competent and effective. I agree with some who criticize him for not always being immediately available for phone conferencing. I have never known an attorney or doctor who was. But in terms of achieving goals in court, Mark is clear, bright, articulate, and unceasingly effective. What more can a person ask than for an advocate who tells the truth, is demonstrably smarter and better educated than his opposing counsel every time he steps in court, and who accomplishes what he sets out to do for his client? Every penny I have paid to him, his father, and brother, has been an investment which continues to pay dividends to this day. Mark is the Kobe Bryant of Los Angeles attorneys: some people may criticize him for his style, but at the end of the game - the most important one - there is no one I would rather have taking the last shot for me, no one who owns the court (pun intended) like Mark Geragos. -

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Eugene Hanrahan

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mark is one of, if not, the most formidable trial attorneys in the country. He has the record to match it."

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Florence Bruemmer

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I met Mark at his Reasonable Doubt live podcast. I’m from Arizona and he warmly greeted me as a colleague. We chatted briefly about one of his past public cases. Each week I listen to Reasonable Doubt and feel like I’m commiserating with an old friend. It is easy to be in awe of his past clients, but in the end, we are all fighting the good fight."

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Aaron Nielson

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark has an amazing way of identifying issues and defenses for every case. If you are a new attorney and have the time watch Mark handle a case. You'll probably learn more watching him in trial then you did in all of law school."

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Jeffrey Perry

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Other

"Mr. Geragos is the lawyer you want in your corner. Mr. Geragos’ work ethic and legal acumen are best-in-class. He takes the time to analyze and truly understand his client's issues, and he’s a true professional."

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Travis Newton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Other

"Mark Geragos is an a great example for all criminal defense attorneys. Attorney Geragos is a fighter for equality in The United States Criminal Justice System. He uses his platform to speak the truth on matters that make some uncomfortable. As a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Attorneys I endorse Mark Geragos as an attorney and advocate for fairness."

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Gregory Brenner

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Litigation lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Severiano Lisboa

Litigation lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marc Pelta

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Dourian

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Friend

"I got to know Mark back in the early 80's, when things were just starting out. Mark just has a great personality, and presence, and these qualities have helped him become a great lawyer. I only get to see him on television these days, and yes, we've all gotten older, but that's the same old Mark. Stay thirsty my friend!"

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Stephen Jones

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Litigation lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Hughes

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is one of the great ones. Never shying away from tough cases, he has fought wars in the courtroom."

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Hadi Ramsey

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Geragos is an incredible lawyer and his track record speaks for itself. His charm and legal mind are an amazing one-two combination that not many lawyers possess. I look up to Mr. Geragos and he makes me proud to be a lawyer in Los Angeles."

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Leon Bayer

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer! Mark is unquestionably one of the great criminal defense lawyers of this era. If anyone I know should ever get caught doing something really dumb, I know that Mark will be the best possible referral that I can ever give them!"

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Dod Ghassemkhani

Unknown lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Solomon Kanu

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Arthur Khachatourians

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2006

Attorney of the Year, California Lawyer Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2005

Consumer Attorney of the Year, Consumer Attorneys of California

2004

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

1999

Trial Lawyer of The Year, Los Angeles Criminal Courts Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v. Brent Roger Wilkes

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Education

1982

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Haverford College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Armenian

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