Mark S Gorski

Mark S Gorski

also known as Mark Gorski, Moose

4.7
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 42 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

PO Box 56761, Portland, OR

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 65%

Drunk driving defense in all Oregon State courts. Duii is a special area of the law that requires constant involvement in to be the best defender of those accused of this crime. Being a top shelf courtroom lawyer is essential, as almost every duii case needs to go to a trial.

43 years

65%
Criminal Defense 20%

Any criminal case in Oregon State courts, from minor violation cases to major felonies, except I do not handle homicide or capital cases.

43 years

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 15%

Traffic tickets cause insurance increases to most and loss of jobs to others. Traffic court is a tricky place to practice law, and all of the traffic courts in Oregon are all very different, and a lawyer needs to know those differences to best represent their clients. I have been in most of these courts in Oregon, where I have represented many taxi, limo, truck driver, and other professional drivers for many years.

43 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 34 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Tennessee for 42 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1984

Suspended

No misconduct found

Location

Mark Gorski

PO Box 56761, Portland, OR, 97238-6761

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Mark S Gorski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Damon | December 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Glad I found Mark!

I was unsure anything could be done about a ticket that included three separate charges for speed racing, reckless driving, and speeding but Mark assured me he would do his best to represent me and fight these charges. In the end he was able to negotiate a deal to drop the first two charges if I atte...nded a traffic safety class, which I did. I'm grateful and would happily recommend him to anyone needing the kind of services he offers.

Posted by anonymous | December 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing Work

I’m glad I hired Mark. I had three charges including a moving violation when I got pulled over. The tickets added up over $600. Mark took the case and cleared all charges. I didn’t even have to take classes which I thought I would’ve had too. Super happy that I hired him!

Posted by Don | January 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great experience

Mark represented me in a boating citation for tubing in the upper Willamette. He took the time to research the law to create a defense that worked successfully. He pointed out the flawed arguments by the prosecutor and got my case dismissed. Excellent outcome! Highly recommend Mark.

Posted by Levi | January 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

93 mhp in a 55!

My insurance was about to go thru the roof! Got pulled over in Bend Oregon doing 93 in a 55. It’s was definitely not the best look but it is what it is. The speeding video and evidence against me even put me in a worse situation. I told a family member my situation and he highly recommended Mark ...Gorski. I was definitely skeptical about hiring anyone since I knew the outcome wasn’t going to be good. Weighing my options I decided to give it a go and hired Mr Gorski to represent me. The DA & State trooper wanted the maximum penalty. No plea bargain. I knew I was screwed and really messed up this time! My court date was yesterday 1-16-23. As Mr Gorski represented me I sat on my couch nervously awaiting my punishment/ verdict. At 3:39 pm I got the best news ever. CASE DISMISSED/ WE WON!!! I’m so thankful that I hired representation and more thankful that it was Mr. Gorski!

Posted by Alex | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Waste of money

I recieved 2 moving violations. The ticket allowed me to go to traffic school for one but the other would put the points on my license that would jeopardize my employment. I called Mark and explained my situation. I told him I'm not trying to beat the charges, i just wanted him to plead with the cour...t to let me plead guilty to a lesser charge. I would pay the fines double, time in jail, ANYTHING, to avoid the points. He charged me $700.00. On the day of court he said he doesn't think the judge will do it. I asked him to just try. I have nothing to lose and only keeping my job to gain. I asked him 5 times to just try. His response was your not listening, she won't do it. The cop that gave me the ticket said so. It became very clear the man was not willing to try anything. He said the best i could do is take the deal. The deal was traffic school for one charge and and a fine and points and a fine for the other. That's exactly what the ticket gave me to begin with, That's why i called him. And he has the gall to tell me he got me a deal. Some deal. When its all done, it will have cost me $1500.00 and my job. Thanks Mark. They say a man who represents himself has a fool for a client, you'd be better off. Only a fool would pay this guy to go to bad for them. I should also add that the court document he said would be emailed to me still haven't been sent 1 week later and he won't reply to my requests. Don't waste a cent hiring this lawyer.

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Mark S Gorski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Barry Engle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Moose Gorski is an excellent attorney and good dude. I endorse him."

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Richard Oberdorfer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Gorski is not afraid to ruffle a few feathers and won't back away from a good fight. He's the type of lawyer you want in your corner."

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Peter Castleberry

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Gorski is not just a trial lawyer. He is a trial warrior. A gladiator. He is fearless, passionate, and always prepared to defend his clients in the courtroom."

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Joshua Pond

Unknown lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mark Gorski wholeheartedly. I know and respect Mark as a friend, colleague and mentor and am one of the few who have worked on cases with him as a defense attorney and against him as a prosecutor. He is the gold standard. If you are looking for an attorney in your corner that is knowledgeable, thorough and aggressive, Mark is your man. Don't go it alone, get Mark on the case."

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Thomas Ifversen

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark knows how to win cases."

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John Neidig

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Gorski is, in my opinion, the best DUII trial lawyer in the State of Oregon. I have seen him win cases that I thought were unwindable. He is a relentless advocate for his clients, well respected by the judges, feared by the cops, and juries trust him when he speaks. Professional & personable."

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Mark Cogan

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr Gorski for more than a dozen years. I know him to be an attorney who works hard for his clients. Mr Gorski is dedicated to finding the strategy that will succeed. I do not hesitate to refer clients to Mr Gorski when the occasion arises."

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Peter Carini

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Peter Carini endorses Mr. Goski. Mark Goski is well known throughout legal circles in Multnomah County as an expert in DUII defense. I would not hesitate in having him represent me if I ever was busted for a DUI in Portland."

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Joshua Pond

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Richard Oberdorfer

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attoreny, Mark Gorski, LLC

1990 - 1992

Attorney, Lewis & Clark Law School

1983 - 1985

Attorney, Legal Services

Associations

Multnomah County Bar Association

Member

Oregon State Bar Association

Member

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Oregon v. DUII client

Not Guilty

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Education

1983

Antioch School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

State University of New York, Institute of Technology at Utica/Rome

BPS

Speaking Engagements

2009

OCDLA DUII Seminar

DUII trial techniques

Publications

2011

OCDLA DUII Manual Boating Under The Influence

Languages

English

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