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Posted by Mark | January 27, 2012

Worth the money!

I got my first and only DUI in San Mateo County and after reading many lawyer websites and making many phone calls to various lawyers I decided to retain attorney Mark Blair. Mark had some great information on his website and when I called his office his assistant David answered. David was the only... assistant I spoke with in my many calls to law offices that was able to answer my questions vs. just taking a message. Also, Mark Blair made it a point to call me back the same day as I had called him even though it was in the evening as he was driving home from a day in court. Once retained Mark Blair continued great communications throughout the whole process. Mark kept me informed of what to expect at each step both on the court side and the DMV side. Everything Mark told be to expect is exactly what happened. Mark also recommended that I start the DUI classes prior to my court date, which paid off when the DA tried to get the judge to give me more months of DUI class vs. the 3 months of class I got (the minimum). Mark met me at court before my arraignment explained to me what to expect and then resolved my case that morning in court. He then went with me upstairs to pay my fine and to get signed up for community service. On the DMV side Mark was able to minimize the impact on my license so I did not have to go through the 30 day hard suspension and instead I had a restricted license during the whole DMV penalty period. I highly recommend retaining attorney Mark Blair if you are facing DUI charges!

Posted by anonymous | January 03, 2012

Hire someone who actually cares about you and your case, not this guy!

We hired Mark to help with my wifes DUI. He seemed friendly enough on the phone. However once he got our money the conversations became very short and he took much longer to return calls. On the night before she was to appear in court he called and said he "had a big case" and would not be able to ma...ke it to court the next mornign, but was sending a collegue "who is fully apprised of the case." The next day we found the woman he had sent, she was having trouble finding us as she was looking for a man based on the mispelling of my wifes name! Aslo she had no clue about our case and we had to try and fill her in on the circumstances in the 10 minutes before court started! What was even worse was on the phone he stated that his 2,000.00 fee would cover the case and when time came to help expunge her recored. Now he says we "misunderstood him" and the "law is very confusing guys." Even after I showed him the email he snet me stating that he claimed the I changed it, as he would never say anythign like that, let alone put it in writing. Bottom line is I really wishd we had hired anyone else but this guy, dont make the same mistake we did, hire somone who actually cares about you and your case and is not just looking for a paycheck.

Mark Blair

Replied last January 04, 2012

I did not finish my statement: it was cut off: And I don't make statements that I don't honor. I have practiced law for over 26 years and handled thousands of cases, each of them personally and carefully as if they were for my family or close friends. And like I do with family or close friends, I honor my word to my clients, and for that matter, to everyone else. My reputation and my word matter to me, just like yours matter to you. I hope you understand my frustration and anger after having read something that is blatantly false like this purported "review."

Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2011

Wet Reckless!

Attorney Mark Blair was very informative during my DUI case. He quickly responded to my emails and provided support during the time. I was an emotional and mental wreck, but he continuously assured me that things will be fine. He would send me an email to see how I was doing through my DUI process. I... was arrested in the San Mateo County. My BAC level was a 0.10. At my court date, my charges came out to be a Wet Reckless, 3-month DUI Program, NO jail time, and NO community service. Also, his fees were very affordable.Thank you Attorney Mark Blair!!

Posted by Richard | December 29, 2011

Results far better than expected

I'm a Class A driver with a good driving record that made the mistake of relying on an iPhone BAC app to determine if I was safe to drive. Long story short, I got my 1st (and last) DUI in Nov. I was inundated with spam mail for DUI attorneys but Mark's mailer stuck out. I met with 3 attorneys (1 st...rongly recommended by my family lawyer) but after speaking with Mark, my guts told me he was my lawyer in this case. I'm ecstatic that I made the correct choice. On my initial call, I wasn't passed off to an assistant but instead spoke with Mark directly. The conversation was positive, uplifting and empowering. He and his staff kept me informed and truly eliminated all of the stress associated. Ultimately, he artfully persuaded the Court to reduce my DUI to a wet-reckless. We are presently pursuing a Helmondollar ruling with DMV to avoid license suspension. I believe Mark has a genuine concern for his clients and truly puts in maximum effort to get the best possible outcome. I strongly recommend his services to anyone facing DUI charges.

Posted by Veronica | February 04, 2010

A friendly face during tough times

Mark Blair is an outstanding attorney. He handled my case with professionalism and personality. My phone calls were always promptly returned, e-mails were informative, and Attorney Blair was always on time. Beyond his dedication to professionalism Attorney Blair's exuberant attitude put me at ease.... I truly felt that he cared about my case and my well-being. I would recommend Mark Blair to my family, my friends, and anyone who finds themselves in legal trouble.

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