Mark J Geiger

Mark J Geiger

4.7
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 42 years

Appeals Lawyer at Salem, OR
Practice Areas: Appeals, DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence

317 Court St NE Ste 211, Salem, OR

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2002
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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 42 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 1984

Retired

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2002

Location

Law Offices of Mark J Geiger

317 Court St NE Ste 211, Salem, OR, 97301

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Mark J Geiger's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Lucy | February 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Solid and caring and a nice guy too

When my son got in trouble over a domestic issue, a friend suggested Mark Geiger. We went in and were surprised at how well Mark knew the law, and how he knew just what to do. My son's situation was a little complicated and unique, but Mark had had experience with a very similar situation he told us ...about. It turned out that he thought of a solution that the other lawyer we went to see didn't know anything about. He was fair and nice through the whole process, and always friendly in hearings when it can be intimidating for the family to be in court. He saw us through, and my son and I are very satisfied and grateful. I would recommend Mark to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Do not hire this man

I wish I had read these reviews before hiring Geiger. He over charged, was non responsive,missed timelines and deadlines. It is a small office and not professionally run. His " secretary" is some gal working off her iou bill to him. Don't hire him. We lost in court and all I did was pay pay pay.

Mark Geiger

Replied last February 01, 2017

I am sorry that this person is unhappy. However, the review lacks honesty. First, the person laments because he/she wishes she read the reviews on AVVO. Well, the reviews are mostly very positive. Additionally, there are very few deadlines and timelines in criminal cases. For example, there would be a deadline for filing certain motions. When I file them, which is only when necessary, I don't miss those deadlines. Second, I am offended that this person would criticize my secretary, who is not "working off an IOU" and who is very good at what she does. Third, I do not over charge; in fact, I am usually cheaper than many other lawyers. Clients know exactly what they have to pay when they hire me, because they sign a contract, agreeing to pay a flat fee. I often take payments. Finally, very few of my clients "lose" in court. If they do, it is either because they did not have a good case or because the judge made an error. In the later case, those losses can be appealed. Finally, it is obvious that this is a person who is angry and seeks to blame others. I am sad for him/her. People come to me who are in trouble and I do everything I can to get them out of it. Sometimes, the best we can do is to mitigate the punishment. I do that regularly.

Posted by Sonya | February 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Criminal case

Mark is honest, compassionate, very approachable and straight forward. He has a great team who is equally professional. I have had the oppurnity to work with him, his support staff, and a great team his investigators. They are exceptional at what they do. I would recommend him to anyone who needs re...presentation. When you are in a crissis mode he is calm. I trusted him the first day I meet him. When I called him he was out of town truely unable to help, however he call on a associate lawyer who stepped in at a moments notice and took care of my need until he returned. At this time he wast hired yet. But he fully engaged and relieved me of the burden of facing the courts along. I am eternally grateful.

Posted by Erick | October 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Knowledgeable, Professional, Super Efficient.

Mark Geiger and team didn't hesirate to take on my case. They kept me updated regularly on its progress and we're very helpful with every question I had. Without a doubt my case ended successfully because of Mark Geiger and his team's amazing work. His law office will certainly be my first call if I ...were to ever need legal help in the future, and I'd definitely recommend the same for anyone needing swift resolution for their legal issues.

Posted by CK | March 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Trouble Resolved.

I was on a road trip last year from Los Angeles. Got myself in trouble with littering. Was told by the police that I have to appear in court. Explained to him that Im from Los Angeles and it would be kind of inpossible to appear to which he replied that I can do an online affidavit. I trusted the cop... and months later I called to check out that there is no such online affifavit that i can do. Got Cop conned. Anyway, I had a lot of trouble with irresponsible and unresponsive lawyers until i found Mark. He treated my case as if it was his own case. Was responsive to my calls and was very patient with me. We need more lawyers like you in LA!

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2002.

Reprimand issued in OR, 2002

updated on 12/05/2009

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Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2016

Top 10, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys

2016

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2015

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2007 - 2010

Pro Temp Judge, Salem Municipal Court

1985 - 2016

Attorney, Mark Geiger, Attorney at Law

Associations

2009 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

Marion County Bar Association

Member

1984 - Present

Oregon State Bar

Member

1984 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Cannon v. State

Prevailed

State v. Roberts

Dismissed

State v. Martinez

Dismissed

State v. Gonzalez

Dismissed

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Education

1983

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2014

Amazon The Trinity Effect

Languages

English

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