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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Posted by Nate | July 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Spectacular Attorney

Got a significant speeding ticket a couple years ago. Should have been an automatic license suspension with heavy fines. Mark is great! Clear and easy to communicate with through text, call, and email. Walked me through the whole case. I did everything he recommended! He worked a deal with the office...r and today I ended up paying 1/4 of the of the original fines, charges reduced, and most dismissed. No suspension. Highly recommend. I couldn’t have asked for a better outcome! Even the officer said I hired the right attorney!

Posted by anonymous | March 08, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Case Dismissed!

I had a pretty bad speeding ticket that was 100+ mph on the freeway and $1,200. It took over a year to resolve but after Gorksi reached out to the officer to get a deal for me the officer miraculously agreed to drop the case if I did 10 hours of community service, took a 4 hour class about dangers of... speeding and wrote an essay about it. I fulfilled the requirements and the case was dismissed! Gorski had good communication (quick and short) and was clear about the requirements. I do believe the officer who gives you the ticket plays the biggest role in the outcome and I got really lucky.

Posted by Kelly | September 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Dedicated Attorney

I recently had the pleasure of working with Mr.Gorski on a traffic violation case, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the outcome. From the very beginning, He demonstrated exceptional professionalism and expertise. They took the time to explain every step of the process, ensuring I was well-infor...med and comfortable with the proceedings.

Posted by Alex | February 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

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.

Posted by Mikhail | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

100+ MPH Ticket Dismissed

Getting a speeding ticket that’s over 100 mph blows. I got mine in the Clackamas County, where the police officers are stuck up and unforgiving. I did some research online, and I found myself at the bottom on the ocean with cinder blocks around my feet. I heard about Mark Gorski from a friend, and I ...ended up hiring him. Gorski was doing everything in a professional manner, and he explained the most possible outcomes from the beginning. I was looking at a $1,200 ticket, license suspension up to a year, a hand full of classes, and expensive insurance. At this point, decreasing the speed and the price of the ticket would have been enough for me. Instead, Gorski called me after the trial, and told me that the ticket got dismissed. Apparently the police officer left out minor information during the trial, which Gorski noticed, and later used the missing details against the case. The judge ended up dismissing the case. Gorski told me when he was talking with the deputy, the deputy said there was no way that he was going to drop the ticket, or lower it. Gorski saved me thousands of dollars. I would highly recommend hiring Mr. Gorski.

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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

Criminal defense lawyer

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Richard Oberdorfer

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Neidig

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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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