Mark Edward Powers
also known as Mark E. Powers
About Mark
Biography
I graduated with Distinction from the University of the Pacific's McGeorge School of Law. During my studies, I held membership in the Traynor Honor Society and received instruction in constitutional law from United States Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 38 years
State: California
Acquired: 1988
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1999
Location
Law Office of Mark E. Powers
106 East Boone St., Suite A, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
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Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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Mark Powers always had my best interest at heart. I felt I could trust him. He was always available to answer questions or consult. He’s a man of good character and he really fought for my best interest. I had a crazy (ex) wife who was falsely accusing me of wrongdoing every chance she got and thankf...
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1999.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 1999
updated on 10/28/2022This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 1998
updated on 01/20/2016This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“On December 23, 2013, I received a full and unconditional pardon from the Governor of California for actions that led to State Bar discipline in 1998.”
Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 1997
updated on 10/14/2011This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Private reproval, public disclosure issued in CA, 1994
updated on 10/14/2011Private reproval, public disclosure means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
1987
Graduated with Distinction UOP McGeorge School of Law, Member Trainor Honor Society
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Office of Mark E. Powers
Associations
2007 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
2007 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
San Luis Obispo County Bar Association, Criminal Defense SectionMember
1988 - Present
California Public Defenders AssociationMember
Education
1987
Juris Doctorate,
1982
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English