Mark Raymond McDonald
About Mark
Biography
Mark Raymond McDonald has defended individuals and businesses in all varieties of criminal matters for 35 years. His practice focuses on California state courts. He was a Riverside County prosecutor for 7 years before opening his current office in 1996. Mr. Mcdonald enjoys great success in the courtroom and devotes everything to his clients' success in the outcome of their cases. Mr. McDonald maintains his office in San Bernardino. Consult with Mr. McDonald and learn about your options today.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
37 years | 7,703 cases
37 years | 235 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Mark Raymond McDonald, Esq., A Law Corporation
P. O. Box 2140, Blue Jay, CA, 92317
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Mark Raymond McDonald's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 25 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Ford | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
Mark recently represented me with my criminal issue (DISMISSED), and now has been re-hired in assisting me in sealing my record. Mark and his secretary’s are extremely friendly, which helps tremendously when your under extreme stressful situations. Mark is efficient, professional, and personable. Mar...
Posted by rumen | November 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Top notch
i have 3 felony charge against me and he got it all dismissed. very easy to talk to and very helpful..he made life so much easier for me i highly recommend Mr. mcdonald
Posted by Zach | September 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Excellent attorney.
Mr.McDonald and his team were professional from the very beginning in dealing with my case. Before actually visiting him, his team directed me and helped me to do everything i needed to be prepared. When i came in, i sat and spoke with Mr.McDonald and i was immediately confident that my case was in g...
Posted by Katie | August 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Making difficult times easier
Mark and his office helped me with a traffic citation that turned into a warrant when I moved out of state and forgot to pay it. In the midst of a very difficult time of moving across the country and going through a divorce, Mark made taking care of this legal matter hassle-free. His office was so ni...
Posted by Rebecca Dunbar | August 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Thank You Mark!
Great out come Mark handled my case with expertise! He kept me informed he went over everything with me got my charges reduced couldn't have ask for a better outcome! Would refer him to anyone who needs an attorney! Affordable as well!
Mark Raymond McDonald's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mark is a hard-fighting advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
"The answers of Mr. McDonald are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"Mark is an excellent attorney."
"Mark is a great lawyer. He has tons of experience and truly is an expert in criminal defense. He is one of the hardest workers that I know and he continuously obtains the best results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked as a law clerk for Mark in 2006 and 2007. At the time, Mark was engaged in one of the largest Capital Murder cases in California. Mark's experience and expertise in criminal defense is unsurpassable. Moreover, he was a great mentor as I was learning the trade. I highly recommend Mark to anyone needing an attorney who knows his way around courtrooms in San Bernardino, Riverside, LA, and Orange counties. He definitely gets my endorsement."
"Mark McDonald is an exceptional attorney. His conduct in the courtroom is exemplary. He is thorough, knowledgeable and fearless during trials. I've also seen him interact with his clients and he demonstrates compassion and empathy. Mark is truly an exceptional attorney and, I believe, one of the best in Southern California."
"I endorse this lawyer who I have known for twenty plus years, both as a Deputy District Attorney and as a defense lawyer. Mark does excellent work in both Federal and State Court from Death Penalty Cases on down."
"Mark is a well respected highly skilled lawyer. He is well liked by everyone in the court system and great advocate for his clients. His reputation is of the highest quality. I highly endorse this lawyer!"
"I have known Mark for a number of years dating back to the time I worked at the Riverside District Attorneys office. Mark is a fine lawyer who fights hard for his clients. He is a very ethical attorney and handles his cases with integrity! I recommend and endorse Mark!!"
"Mark is one of the most well respected criminal defense attorneys in Southern California. His trial experience alone far exceed his contemporaries. Mark combines these skills with an easy going personality and common sense approach. This is why he continues to benefit his clients and is so successful at winning cases."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mark is the type of attorney who will advocate for your rights. He is dedicated to his clients and will put his many years of experience to work in order to provide the best results. Known for his deep understanding of the California penal code and sentencing guidelines, Mark will ensure his clients are receiving a fair and accurate result according to the law. I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is an excellent and experienced attorney taking on some of the most difficult and serious matters. I highly recommend his practice"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a dynamic lawyer. He has great success in the courtroom. He is very well respected by judges, prosecutor's, and fellow criminal defense attorney's."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mark for many years. We have been co-counsel, and I have a good professional relationship with him. He has an excellent knowledge of the law. He has a busy practice, with a great team working with him."
"Mark is a strong advocate for his clients. He genuinely cares about them and works hard to help them. His experience level is immediately obvious when dealing with him. I've seen Mark in action in court, and would not hesitate to endorse him!"
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Experience
Honors
2018
2017 C.L.A.Y. Award for California Attorney of the Year, Los Angeles Daily Journal
2016
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
Prosecutor of the Year, Riverside District Attorney
1993
Prosecutor of the year, Riverside District Attorney
1991
Stauffer Research Fellowship, Traynor Society
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Mark Raymond McDonald
1992 - 1996
Adjunct Professor, Chapman University School Of Law, Orange, Ca
1990 - 1996
Deputy District Attorney, Riverside County D.A's Office
Associations
1996 - Present
San Bernardino County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Not Guilty
Probation
NA Classes
Dismissal
Admitted into drug court - Case is Dismissed
Dismissed
Education
1990
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1996
Legal Research and Writing
1995
Bribery
Publications
2002
1998
1991
1989
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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14 Aug 2021
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14 Aug 2021