Mark Blair

Mark Blair

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Hayward, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

24301 Southland Drive, Suite 403, Hayward, CA

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Licensed in California for 40 years

State: California

Acquired: 1985

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Law Offices of Mark Blair

24301 Southland Drive, Suite 403, Hayward, CA, 94545

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Mark Blair's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

187 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 42 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Tony | January 13, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Good luck and gods speed...

I wanted to leave a review for two reasons. First, I truly believe Mark did a fantastic job with my DUI case and deserved an honorable mention. And second, to HELP any of you that may be looking for a high quality DUI lawyer to decide on the RIGHT lawyer. I was charged with my DUI in Aug of 2012. ... Starting that time and up to my trial in Jan of 2013 Mark (and his support staff) handled my case with the highest levels of professionalism. He was clear in his communication, always available when I had questions, kept me thoroughly informed of the entire process (with both DMV and court proceedings), shifted court dates to support a very busy personal and professional schedule, and sympathetic during this very difficult time. Sadly to say, this was my 2nd DUI and the second time I secured a lawyer to handle my case. In comparison to the previous lawyer, Mark was more effective and thorough than my first lawyer and cost me less money. The truth is, he is NOT a miracle worker; nor would he claim that he is. What he does well is leverage his understanding of the law AND personal relationships with court judges, DA’s, and other court staff to ensure you end up with the best results possible; and that’s all you can really ask for in a good lawyer. Might I retain him to defend me if I was charge in Oregon or Florida? Probably not as he does not have the same level of relationship in those areas. But I hardly think there’s a better networked lawyer in the Santa Clara County and/or the San Jose area. Mark is deifnitley the who’s who’s of lawyers in San Jose. In the end, what prompted me to write this review is simply…”would I pay my money and have him defend me again if needed?” The answer is a definitely yes! Hopefully you’re not reading this review. Hopefully you’ll never need Mark’s services. But if you’re looking for a great DUI lawyer in the San Jose area, you would be making a huge mistake not going with Mark Blair. For the service you get compared for the fee you will pay, you simply cannot beat his value. Good luck and gods speed.

Posted by Nicole | January 10, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Wow

I recently really messed up. I got a second DUI with an accident and a BAC of .29 while still on probabtion for my first one. I was pretty scared so I decided to hire Mike Blair as my lawyer, and I would be in jail right now if I hadn't. I don't know how he did it but my penalties were less than my f...irst DUI (except for the 18 month DUI program and loss of license, but I don't believe there was anything that could have been done about that). Mark always answered my emails very quickly and kept me at ease through a very troubling time. His rate is also more than reasonable considering the work he is able to do. I don't even want to think about what the outcome of my case would have been if I hadn't hired Mark Blair, I would recommend him with no hesitations to anyone who gets a DUI

Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Outstanding Lawyer

I would highly recommend Mark Blair as a DUI Attorney. He handled my case with ease and kept me informed at all times. He was honest at all times and did not over promise anything to me, which I appreciated. He was available when I needed him and spent lot of time on the phone with me answering any q...uestions I had regarding my case. His years of experience show through his work and successful results. He was able to reduce my charge to a wet/reckless when my BAC would have pointed to a DUI. Not only was I impressed with Mark but with his assistant David as well. David was always available to assist me and handled a lot of details with the DMV and insurance that would have been time consuming and tedious. He was also extremely knowledgeable about my case and he followed through with every request I had. If you have been arrested for a DUI I would absolutely call Mark Blair. He made an unfortunate situation much more enjoyable.

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2012 | DUI & DWI

2nd DUI charge reduced to wet reckless! There's a reason why he has a perfect 10 score on AVVO, which is not to be overlooked!

As for my case, I was facing a second DUI conviction. I was initially pulled over because I was accused of honking the horn illegally and then driving at an unsafe speed for conditions. I had no idea I was going to be questioned for alcohol because I drank the night before, slept at a friend's house,... then started driving home in the morning. Well, I failed the breathalyzer and got 0.09. Went to the station and got 0.07. This is supposedly a very bad scenario because the DA can easily argue I was even higher at the time I honked my horn and sped. I went straight to AVVO and found Mark to have a perfect score of 10, which was the determining factor for me in obtaining his representation. He got back to me right away and was very informative in our initial consult. I just knew he was the guy to hire. Throughout the process, he was very honest, gave realistic possibilities, and really did his magic in the courthouses as well as the DMV hearings. Jumping to the outcome, my charge got reduced to a wet reckless, which is supposedly very rare for 2nd time offenders. Not only did that reduce some of the penalties, I did not even get my license suspended! It was an unbelievable outcome! Let me also state how well he handled my DMV hearing that I did not face a single day of driving privilege suspension during the whole process. I had so much to lose from this DUI charge, but now I feel like I can regain control of my life. If you are facing a DUI charge in Santa Clara County, you are in for a rough ride because you may be facing one of the toughest DUI prosecutions known to have very little leniency. However, don't give up! If you're even thinking about hiring a lawyer, trust the AVVO score! Everyone's situation is different so there can't be any promises, but Mark will definitely give you the best outcome for your case because he actually cares. He handles numerous cases but he never hesitates to give you his full attention. Furthermore, he has so much experience with the Santa Clara County court system, his resources within the system is so invaluable. That is the magic I'm talking about. I cannot stress the importance of that. You may second guess whether or not you hired the right guy with other lawyers, but you won't with Mark. Thanks for everything, Mark!

Posted by Mike | December 17, 2012 | DUI & DWI

Above and Beyond...

A few months ago I wrote a review for Attorney Mark Blair on what an excellent job he did on my DUI case and what amazing results he obtained. He not only did a great job in court for me by getting the Best Possible Outcome for my case... but he also did a great job of Following Up on things afterwar...ds. He helped me get my sentance of doing "Straight Time" switched to house arrest on the Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP). This was a huge thing for me because it saved me the horror and humiliation of doing Jail time ... and allowed me to continue to work and move forward on my path of getting my life back on track. He also helped me get things handled with DMV so that I could get my license back as soon as possible. And here is the kicker ... he did it all free of charge. This was on top of the Great Deal he gave me initially on the Fee for his services. I can say with absolute conviction ... he is not only the Best Attorney ...especially with DUI cases ... but he is also the Most Reasonable when it comes to the legal fees he charges. He and his Staff are very helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive to your needs. Furthermore ... he is not only an awesome attorney... but a really nice guy. I can't imagine anyone getting a “better shake” from an attorney ... unless they went with a Public Defender...! And you would never get his kind of experience by going that route. I would be happy to recommend Mark Blair to anyone needing legal counsel... and would be open to speak with anyone considering using him as their Attorney. Sincerely, MF

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Mark Blair's Lawyer Endorsements

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Scott Newbould

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mark for 13 years - he gets incredible results for his clients, time and time again. Highly recommended."

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Michael Meehan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a strong advocate for his clients. He works to get the best possible result for the clients based on the facts of their case. He works in many different counties and is respected by the Prosecutors in each county enough to know how to get the best resolutions for his clients."

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Andrew Janecki

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Mark Blair. Mark is a very good attorney with a very good reputation in the legal community. If you are facing DUI/DWI charges, you can't go wrong by calling Mark."

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George Gigarjian

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark for over 20 years. He is a knowledgeable, experience and skilled attorney. I highly recommend Mark for any DUI or any other criminal case."

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Douglas Borthwick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Krupnick

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. This is not only a great attorney that one would be lucky to have on their side, but an honorable one. Mark is a great guy and fantastic attorney, and I endorse and recommend him."

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Saba Sheibani

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Blair is an excellent attorney. He is extremely kind and respectful to all of his clients. He knows the law very well and will fight to get his client the best outcome. You need an attorney like Mark to help you with your DUI case."

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Thomas Ferri

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is very experienced and willing to help other attorneys who may have problems with their own cases. He is always selfless in his help of others or in his advocacy. He has knowledge both from the government's perspective (where he once worked) and in the private sector."

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Angelle Wertz

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is very easy to work with and responsive to any inquiries. He is knowledgeable about the DUI area of criminal defense. It is a pleasure to work with him."

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Curtis Briggs

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is great! I see him from time to time in court and I NEVER hesitate to get as much advice as possible. There pretty much isn't any offense that Mark hasn't defended."

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John Thornton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dod Ghassemkhani

Unknown lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Top-notch DUI attorney."

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Nancy Bucknell

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work because he takes case for the average man or woman. Cases that other lawyers don't want because the client doesn't have the money, or it is too far from his office; he takes it anyway to lend a hand to as many as he can. That is what lawyer is suppose to do; help people as best as the lawyer can. Thank you, Mark"

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George Mueller

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Conscientious, very hardworking and extremely dedicated, it is well-know that this top lawyer is an excellent trial attorney who is a tremendous asset to the DUI Defense Bar community. Any one in need who hires this superb attorney will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of known reasons, I am honored to endorse this fine lawyer. I endorse this lawyer's work.I endorse this lawyer's work."

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William Makler

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Mark in 1997 when we were both deputy public defenders in neighboring counties (Santa Cruz and Monterey). I found him to be an inspiring, innovative, and experienced litigator at that time. He, it is certain, has only gotten better since then. I endorse his work."

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Nors Davidson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark works for his clients, even at the behest of the powers that be. He's not afraid to challenge judges and prosecutors and has a reputation, particularly in San Mateo County, for fighting to the bitter end. I know Mark personally and I enjoy seeing him in court where one might say is is second home. I endorse Mark Blair."

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Aaron Bortel

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've know Mark for many years and he is an excellent DUI Lawyer. Mark works all over the Bay Area and has a very good understanding of every court. Mark has been defending those accused of crimes for a long time and he really cares about his clients."

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John Stanko

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark Blair is a highly respected and accomplished DUI attorney. He is an aggressive advocate and is committed to fighting for his clients. If you hire Mark you can be sure you are in good hands."

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Mara Feiger

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work having worked with him throughout the years since 1990. Very aggressive and tireless advocate."

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Andrew Janecki

Criminal defense lawyer

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Angelle Wertz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Thomas Ferri

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Thornton

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Dod Ghassemkhani

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Donald Drewry

DUI and DWI lawyer

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William Makler

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nors Davidson

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Aaron Bortel

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Thomas Thurlow

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mitri Hanania

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mara Feiger

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Stanko

Criminal defense lawyer

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Shari Sukaram

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jon Woolsey

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Francisco Rodriguez

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kim Burgess

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeffrey Hayden

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christopher Morales

Criminal defense lawyer

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Christine Bogosian

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

Lawyer Referral Services, San Mateo County Bar Association

2014

Case law update, California DUI Lawyers Association

2014

DUI Drugs Thoughts and Strategies, California DUI Lawyers Association

2014

Cannabis and psychomotor performance, California DUI Lawyers Association

2014

Mock Expert Testimony, California DUI Lawyers Association

2014

Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons

2014

Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association

2014

Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association

2013

Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons

2013

Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association

2013

McNeely court case, California DUI Lawyers Association

2013

Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association

2012

Scientific Evidence, California DUI Lawyers Association

2012

Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons

2012

May 2012 seven hour seminar, California DUI Lawyers Association

2012

Blood analysis level 3, California DUI Lawyers Association

2012

Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association

2012

Laywer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association

2012

Lawyer Referral Service, San Mateo County Bar Association

2011

Lawyer Referral Service, San Mateo County Bar Assocation

2011

Intro Blood Alcohol Chromtagraphs Part 1, California DUI Lawyers Association

2011

Intro to Gas Chromatography Part 2, California DUI Lawyers Association

2011

Certificate of Attendance 1538.5 Suppression Motions, California DUI Lawyers Association

2011

Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons

2011

Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association

2011

Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association

2010

Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons

2010

Lawyer Referral Program, San Mateo County Bar Association

2010

Certificate of Attendance March 2010 Kuwatch All Day DUI Seminar, California DUI Lawyers Association

2010

Certificate of Attendance May 2010 DMV Ins and Outs, California DUI Lawyers Association

2010

Certificate of AttendanceTwo Day Annual DUI Defense Practice, CPDA

2010

Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association

2010

Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association

2009

Certificate of Attendance, "Rising BAC", California DUI Lawyers Association

2009

Certificate of Attendance "New DUI Laws and Tactics", California DUI Lawyers Association

2009

Certificate of Attendance, "Rules of the Road XII" Seminar, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

2009

Pro bono work, Pro bono work for indigent poor persons

2009

Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association

2009

Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association

2009

Certificate of Attendance "Fast Eddie" Kuwatch DUI Seminar, California DUI Lawyers Association

2009

Lawyer Referral Program, San Mateo County Bar Association

2008

Certificate of Attendance, "DUI Case Law & Legislative Update", California DUI Lawyers Association

2008

Lawyer Referral Program, San Mateo Bar Association

2008

Certificate of Attendance "Lexis-Nexis Legal Research", San Mateo County Bar Association

2008

Certificate of Attendance "Advanced Trial Skills Institute", California Public Defenders Association

2008

Lawyer Referral Services DUIs, San Mateo County Bar Association

2008

Lawyer Referral Services DMV issues, San Mateo County Bar Association

2008

Certificate of Attendance "Fast Eddie" Kuwatch DUI seminar, California DUI Lawyers Association

2007

Lawyer Referral Program, San Mateo County Bar Association

2007

Administrator of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

2006

Certificate of Admission, Northern District of California

2006

Lawyer Referral Program, San Mateo County Bar Association

2006

Certificate of Attendance, "MCLE Specialty Areas Seminar", California Public Defenders Association

2006

Certificate of Attendance, "Sentencing Basics-DUI Seminar", San Mateo County Bar Association

2006

Certificate of Attendance, "Avoiding Deportation for Crimes", California DUI Lawyers Association

2006

Certificate of Attendance, "Chemical Test Issues-DUI Seminar", San Mateo County Bar Association

2006

Certificate of Attendance, "DUI Seminar", San Mateo County Bar Association

2005

Certificate of Attendance: Crime Scenes & other Forensic Issues, San Mateo County Bar Association

2005

Certificate of Attendance, "Three Strikes Discussion Group", San Mateo County Bar Association

2005

Certificate of Attendance Perfecting your Clients Appeal Rights, San Mateo County Bar Association

2005

Certificate of Attendance, "The Crawford Decision", San Mateo County Bar Association

2004

Certificate of Attendance "Courtroom Evidence Seminar", California Public Defenders Association

2004

Certificate of Attendance "Blakely Decision", San Mateo County Bar Association

2004

Certificate of Attendance, "Three Strikes Discussion Group", San Mateo County Bar Association

2004

Certificate of Attendance Homicide Defense-DUI Related Death, California Public Defenders Association

2003

Certificate of Attendance, "Felony Practice Seminar", California Public Defenders Association

2003

Certificate of Attendance Homicide Defense-DUI Related Death, California Public Defenders Association

2003

Certificate of Attendance, "Lexis I", Lexis Nexis

2003

Certificate of Attendance "The Jury is Out, Now What?", Law Offices of the Public Defender

2003

Certificate of Attendance, "Public Defender Seminar", Law Offices of the Public Defender

2003

Certificate of Attendance, Mental Health Diagnoses in Forensics, Law Offices of the Public Defender

1997

Certificate of Appreciation, Monterey County Public Defenders

1995

Certificate of Appreciation, Riverside County Public Defenders

1989

Certified Specialist in Immigration & Nationality Law, California State Bar Association

1989

Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law

1985

Pro bono work, Catholic Charities

1985

Law Review International law, University of California Los Angeles Law School

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Partner, Law Offices of Mark Blair

2002 - 2003

Public Defender, San Bernadino County

1997 - 2002

Of Counsel, Americorp Credit Corporation

1997 - 2002

Partner, Law Office of Mark Blair

1995 - 1997

Public Defender, Monterey County

1993 - 1993

Judge Pro Tem, Riverside County

1990 - 1995

Public Defender, Riverside County

1987 - 1989

Director of Non Profit Corporation, Ingles Para Amnestia

1985 - 1996

Volunteer, Catholic Charities

1985 - 1990

Partner, Law Offices of Mark Blair

1984 - 1985

Clerk, Federal Court of Appeals

Associations

2007 - Present

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

San Mateo Bar Association

Member

2003 - Present

San Mateo County Lawyer Referral Panel Attorney

Member

1997 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

1990 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1985 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2014 - 2016

Nevada County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2016

Yolo County Bar Association

Member

2007 - 2009

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - 2009

San Mateo County Private Defenders Association

Member

1995 - 2016

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

My BEST DMV WIN EVER

WON DMV hearing & avoided 3 year license revocation

POSSESSION OF COCAINE, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF COCAINE, .20 BAC--no felony, no jail, credit for time served!

No felony, no drug charge, credit for time served, no jail, no work, no drug classes

.49 BLOOD, THIRD OFFENSE DUI, driving ONE DAY after being convicted of his second offense DUI

Only 17 days of work (no jail) for client! Client does not have to do any DUI treatment program or any AA meetings.

THIRD OFFENSE DUI, .11 blood--NO JAIL, "WET RECKLESS", only 10 days of work!

THIRD OFFENSE DUI, .11 blood--NO JAIL, "WET RECKLESS", only 10 days of work!

111 MPH with.16 BAC: NO JAIL!

Minimum DUI: only five days of work and the three month DUI school

.22 blood---WET RECKLESS!

Wet reckless!

Second offense DUI turns into wet reckless!

Dismiss prior DUI, new DUI and suspended license! Case resolves for wet reckless and no valid license in possession!

Second offense DUI with refusal and accident with injuries turns into first offense DUI with just 2 days of work!

No second offense, no refusal, no jail--just a first offense DUI with two days of work!

DMV VICTORY

Win DMV hearing and avoid one year suspension

Hit parked car, fire hydrant & fence, .11 but NO DUI !!!

Despite accident & .11, wet reckless!!!

Speeding/weaving on freeway, .15% blood, but ...NO DUI !!!

NO DUI--client gets wet reckless!!!

Signalled to go left, but turned right, .14 blood...but no DUI !!!

NO DUI--wet reckless!!!

Third offense DUI dismissed!

Third offense DUI dismissed; client convicted of drunk in public, one day jail, one day credit for time served!

BIG DMV win!

Client wins DMV hearing & gets full license back

Sixth DUI in 14 years and...NO JAIL!

NO JAIL!!! 45 DAYS OF HOME DETENTION AND FINE IS PAID OFF BY SERVING HOME DETENTION AS WELL!

100MPH, on DUI probation, third offense AND NO JAIL!

NO JAIL!!!! 150 days in a program!

Hits 2 cars, ambien & .12/.12 then .10/.10--WET RECKLESS!

WET RECKLESS!!!

107 MPH .11 and NO DUI and NO JAIL!!!

Wet reckless!

153 MILES PER HOUR, .18, OPEN CONTAINER... AND NO JAIL!!!

No jail; only 15 days of work!

DMV VICTORY

Win DMV hearing and avoid one year suspension

153 MILES PER HOUR, .18, OPEN CONTAINER ....AND NO JAIL

No jail; 15 days of work

125 MPH with .16---NO JAIL!

NO JAIL; only four days of work!

DMV VICTORY!!! Client keeps license!

CLIENT KEEPS LICENSE! DMV agrees that police lack probable cause to stop/detain client.

Resisting arrest, evading police, .21/.20 accident...NO JAIL--only 2 days of work!

No jail--only 2 days of work!

TWO CAR WRECK, alcohol & ambien but.... NO DUI!

NO DUI...wet reckless!

High speed DUI & refusal of chemical tests but...no DUI!

NO DUI, no refusal, only "wet reckless" & no jail, just a fine & DUI classes

SPEEDING ACROSS BAY BRIDGE 70MPH with .130/.127 but ...NO DUI!

No jail, no work/community service, NO DUI--only wet reckless!

Out of control in Walnut Creek--high speed chase and spectacular accident with .18 BAC--but no jail!

NO jail, no work/community service, credit for time wearing ankle alcohol monitoring device, fine, DUI classes

DUI with hit/run & injuries, children in car, prior DUI but NO JAIL!

NO jail & NO work/community service; credit for time wearing ankle alcohol device plus fine & DUI class!

.28 DUI FIVE CAR ACCIDENT...NO Jail, 2 days of work!

No jail, 2 days net of work!

DUI CLIENT HITS BUS FILLED WITH PEOPLE!

CASE DISMISSED

Under 21 years old with .081/.075 roadside and .06/06 after arrest

DRY RECKLESS saves client from losing license for one year!

.14/.14 roadside & .12/.12 after arrest--BUT NO DUI!

WET RECKLESS!

.11 roadside and .09 after arrest with prior DUI 2 yrs ago BUT NO DUI CONVICTION!

WET RECKLESS!

.29 BAC DUI accident & on probation (8 months) for .40!

NO JAIL and only minimum second offense sentence

.13 blood and NO DUI!

WET RECKLESS despite .13!

.10 roadside DUI but only a speeding & swerving ticket ($100 fine)!

No DUI; only speeding & swerving ticket (infraction) $100 fine

DUI arrest but just a conviction for traffic infractions!

DUI dismissed. Conviction for only traffic infractions!

.25 blood level alcohol with accident--win DMV hearing, DMV returns license, full driving privileges intact!

.25 BAC with accident--win DMV hearing, DMV returns license, full privileges intact!

Freeway accident at 100MPH and DUI arrest...but NO DUI conviction!

WET RECKLESS, no jail, no work!

Oakland refusal: no DUI

DA dismisses DUI and client pleads to wet reckless (and avoids an interlock device in vehicle for five months because is not convicted of a DUI!

Contra Costa County: No DUI; dry reckless!

NO DUI; NO WET RECKLESS; DRY RECKLESS

Palo Alto: NO DUI .15/.16

Mark Blair speaks with filing deputy who agrees not to file charges: no probable cause to stop client

Oakland driver .10/.10 and .08/.08: NO DUI & DMV WIN (set aside)

NO DUI & DMV WIN (set aside)

Alameda County: .21 NO DUI AND DMV WIN (set aside)

NO DUI and DMV WIN (set aside)

Contra Costa arrest driver in parked car, .17 BUT NO DUI & NO LOSS OF LICENSE

NO DUI & DMV WIN: set aside

Alameda County DUI & refusal: dismissed; dry reckless!

DUI and refusal dismissed! Dry reckless conviction

San Jose driver hits concrete wall, flees, .11% NO DUI

NO DUI, no hit & run: wet reckless instead!

San Francisco 2nd offender .17 WET RECKESS!

NO DUI: wet reckless: police make mistakes in administration of tests that lead to wet reckless!

Fremont driver with .13/.12 NO DUI!

No DUI: wet reckless and thus avoids interlock device!

Cop lies on witness stand & gets caught! Invokes Fifth Amendment

Felony dismissed because cop lied and got caught in his lie

Oakland driver .13 blood: NO DUI

Wet reckless; no interlock device (anyone convicted in Alameda County after July 1, 2010 of a first offense DUI must install an interlock device for five months; we avoided that with wet reckless conviction!

San Mateo third offense DUI with accident: no jail

DUI conviction but no jail on third offense: six month program; 30 days work program

Marin driver weaving across multiple lanes on 101

DUI but no jail, no work, no community service, fine only and three month DUI class

San Mateo motorcyclist .21/.20 no DUI

NO DUI; public intoxication conviction $540 fine

Fremont collision: freight train smashes into DUI driver trying to go around gate

No felony; no jail; 10 days of community service/work

DUI dismissed: client arrested with cocaine & DUI

DUI dismissed; wet reckless conviction; diverted on cocained

DUI dismissed: San Jose

DUI dismissed!

DUI dismissed: Four Car Crash San Mateo County

DUI dismissed; wet reckless conviction

Wrongfully stopped late at night Santa Clara County

DUI dismissed!

Hayward .37 2nd offense DUI: NO JAIL!

Despite .37 2nd offense: no jail;minimum 2nd offense sentence: 10 days work

.15/.16 WIN AT DMV; SET ASIDE: license returned!

WIN AT DMV; SET ASIDE; LICENSE RETURNED

Five car wreck; victim suffers broken back

Avoids 6 yrs 8 months prison!

Walnut Creek freeway rollover second offense DUI--NO JAIl, NO WORK!

SCRAM (ankle bracelet) only! No jail, no work!

Second offense DUI: dry reckless!

Dry reckless! No DUI conviction!

San Jose 3rd offense DUI: NO JAIL!

.21 blood and 120 days home detention!

Richmond 9 grams cocaine & DUI: no jail!

Pled to simple possession of cocaine; no DUI, no prison, no jail, no sheriff's work program, 90 days rehab program!

San Mateo: 8th DUI and...90 days of work program!

90 days work program

San Jose 2nd offense DUI: no jail, no work!

2nd offense DUI: no jail, no sheriff's work program, only a fine and 100 hours community service!

Contra Costa driving under influence meth case: DUI dismissed; client diverted on under the influence!

DUI dismissed; client takes drug classes and then under the influence charge to be dismissed when completes classes!

DUI dismissed: San Jose!

Dismissal

DMV win: Oakland DUI

Set aside! Client gets license back

Marin DUI .25 with collusion with concrete wall

DUI, and despite .25 with accident, no jail, no work program; only a fine and DUI classes

San Jose: two hit/run collisions, .15 blood but no DUI

NO DUI filed; pled to hit/run

Walnut Creek freeway wreck .22 blood 2nd offense DUI NO JAIL

Despite high BAC, terrible accident, 2nd DUI: no jail or work: SCRAM only

Contra Costa 2nd offense DUI: no jail & no work!

2nd offense DUI with no jail, no work, no community service: just had to wear SCRAM bracelet!

San Mateo DUI driver hits three cars but avoids DUI in court

No DUI; wet reckless!

DMV awards critical need to drive to .19/.18 driver!

Client gets a license to drive to school, despite being under age with .19/.18 BAC and accident!

Mark Blair sues 28 cops, six police departments in federal court & gets verdict because cops rough up client and children!

Cops realize that they were going to lose... and settle before they do!

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Education

2011

California DUI Lawyers Association

DUI Gas Chromatograph Level 2

2011

California DUI Lawyers Association

DUI Gas Chromatograph Level 1

2007

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Standardized Field Sobriety Program

1985

University of California at Los Angeles School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of California, Los Angeles

Masters Degree

1982

Paris 10 Naterre, France

Three year law degree

1982

Paris 10, Nanterre, France

Three year degree

1974

Indiana University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2004

Discovery Techniques

Discovery Techniques in difficult cases

1995

Riverside Public Defenders Assocation

Trial Techniques

1990

Talk Radio Shows

500 DUI, criminal law and immigration programs

Publications

2014

Booklet SR22s for DUIs

2014

booklet DUIs What to do (and not do) and why Volume 6

2013

Book DUIs Explained

2013

Booklet DUIs what to do (and not do) and why Volume 5

2012

www.fightduis.com Attacking your DUI charge

2012

Book ABCs of DUIs

2012

Booklet DUIs what to do (and not do) and why Volume 4

2011

Bay Area DUI Law DUIs: What to do (and not do) and why Volume 3

N/A

Booklet How to find flaws in the police report

N/A

Article How to get the best outcome in a DUI case

N/A

Article How to save your license

Languages

French

Spanish

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