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Posted by Lori | April 25, 2016 | Domestic Violence

Commendable attorney, positive results

I found Mark online and was extremely pleased with the result he got for me. I had no previous record and was unsure about the process. I was charged with a misdemeanor DV charge was scared about having anything on my record. He met with me in person and walked me through the process. He got my ...charges reduced to anger management classes and a fine. I hope not to have to use his services again but will absolutely share his info with anyone I know facing a criminal charge. A++ experience, A++ attorney

Mark Deniz

Replied last April 25, 2016

I was glad to have been a help. It is easy advocating for a nice person. The future is nothing but up for you.......and I am not anticipating you calling again other than to say hi :)

Posted by Shaun | April 25, 2016 | DUI & DWI

Could of been DUI #2!

Was pulled over for messing with my GPS. Turned out the police smelled alcohol on me from beers a couple of hours ago! I monitor my alcohol intake very carefully since had a legitimate DUI 9 years ago. So it surprised me when they took me in to blow. Blew a .10 according to their machine. So I s...tarted shopping around for an attorney. Most were overpriced and play the whole "bait and switch", meaning the expierenced guy "consults" your case and you pay a bunch of money, then they send a junior guy to go to court. Not Mark Deniz, after doing careful research on who I would choose, I decided to call Mark. He started working on my case before we even sat down to sign a contract or exchange money. This guy even fought with dmv to try and suspend the suspension. He at least got them to delay it for 2 months while I got my affairs in order. When we sat down to meet at his office, it did not take long for me to realize this guy is a legal genius. I pretty much gave the police all the evidence needed to hit me with the second DUI charge, but Mark managed get the previous DUI thrown out and they ended up treating it like a first time dui. No jail, no community service, 3 months of counseling and a MADD panel. I was facing 90 days in jail, (4 days consecutive) 9 to 18 months of expensive counseling and a hefty fine. Mark had a counter or a motion for everything they threw at me until they finally gave in. I highly recommend Mark and if you are on the fence, Mark can help you!

Mark Deniz

Replied last April 25, 2016

Thank you for the kind words. When I was a prosecutor I knew good people were coming into the process seeking fairness. The punishment did not always fit the act. It takes hard work, communication with the prosecution/judge, as well as having sound legal arguments. I am glad to have the pleasure of advocating on your behalf.

Posted by Christian | April 25, 2016 | DUI & DWI

Why I Choose Mark Deniz

When searching through DUI Lawyer's I spoke with 7 potential lawyers. I choose Mark for 2 reasons: - First, he offered great advice for free over the phone that would help my case regardless of if I choose him or not. -Second, (most important to me) he didn't sugar coat anything. He told me exact...ly what the worst case outcome could be. This put me at ease because I understood what to expect and wasn't blindsided by anything. Looking back at the case, I am glad I had Mark in my corner. He was aggressive and fought to get me the best possible outcome. He was reliable and easy to contact. That doesn't mean he answered every call but he did get back to me before the day was over. Marks insights and knowledge about DUI defense is likely so strong from his time as a prosecutor. He knows his stuff in and out. He has good relationships with the Judges and Prosecutors that are likely to be handling YOUR case! If I had known these things about him before I wouldn't have talked to 6 other lawyers. End Result: I had a BAC .13, got a wet reckless with no stipulations, and the DMV took my license for 4 months. ( I got it back after 1 month on work related permit but extended the 4 month to 6) In short, if you need DUI help pick Mark Deniz! He is honest, hard-working, and knows people. He took my .13 to a wet reckless with no stipulations (court didn't take my license, no community service, etc).

Mark Deniz

Replied last April 25, 2016

Thank you for the kind words. When I was a prosecutor I knew good people were coming into the process seeking fairness. The punishment did not always fit the act. It takes hard work, communication with the prosecution/judge, as well as having sound legal arguments. I am glad to have the pleasure of advocating on your behalf.

Posted by Doug | April 25, 2016 | Criminal Defense

Mark Deniz is a top-notch criminal defense attorney. He is San Diego's best kept secret.

Finding a good lawyer can be a very stressful process. I was in trouble with the law a few months ago and I'm glad I chose Mark Deniz to represent me. From the moment when I first reached out to him regarding my ordeal to the times I was in his office to discuss my case, he always kept me calm, lis...tened attentively and assured me he will fight hard to give me the best outcome. It really helped that Mark was a former prosecutor of San Diego, a very good one at that. His fees are very reasonable. He could have easily charged me 2-3 times more for the case but didn't. In short, Mark aggressively handled my case and I couldn't be happier with the outcome. He basically got rid of the charge that I thought was going to be on my record permanently, which would have been devastating. It gets better: the court fine that was imposed was reduced to the lowest fine. I couldn't be happier that I chose Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Deniz. Thank you very much Mark.

Mark Deniz

Replied last April 25, 2016

When people choose me as an attorney, I know there is a lot of trust they have to put into me. I take pride in knowing that I do honest hard advocating on their behalf. I am pumped when the road ends and I saw my efforts make a difference. Thank you for allowing me to advocating on your behalf.

Posted by Mireya | April 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Best DUI lawyer

I can say that I'm definitely more than satisfied with Mark's services. My boyfriend and I had a DUI situation and since the first day I contacted Mark over the phone I felt relieved. He listens to his clients and is extremely helpful whenever you have questions our doubts, his payment arrangements a...re great for anyone and he is willing to do anything within his reach in order to get the best resolution for his clients. He took care of absolutely everything although our case was a little bit complicated. I can definitely say Mark is THE BEST. I recommend Mark to anyone out there involved in a complicated situation, he is extremely professional and will definitely achieve a successful resolution!

Mark Deniz

Replied last April 25, 2016

Thank you for the kind words. When I was a prosecutor I knew good people were coming into the process seeking fairness. The punishment did not always fit the act. It takes hard work, communication with the prosecution/judge, as well as having sound legal arguments. I am glad to have the pleasure of advocating on your behalf.

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