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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4.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Andrew | February 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Andrew Todd

Mark Geiger did an excellent job representing me. The DA gave me a decent offer. Mark said he would try to get a better offer. He went the extra mile for me and got me a better offer. He is very competent in the complicated legal system. He was very understanding of my situation and my family and I a...re grateful for his services. His assistant Laura did a great job for me as well. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a good attorney. Thanks Mark and Laura!

Posted by Andrew | September 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazed

Mark asked me in our consultation, of how I would like the results to end up, if I hired him. I told him that I would like to have my charge reduced to a lesser charge. I wasn't sure what to make of Mark , during our initial meeting. I looked around his office and noticed a plaque on his wall that... said "100 top trial attorneys in Oregon". I believe that's what it said. I felt more comfortable in my decision making, after seeing that. I hired him, we went to court to try to plea and the assistant DA wasn't budging on a plea. We went back to court on our next and final court appearance, and it was like watching a magician at work. He had done his homework and then some. He was so prepared, that the assistant DA was left speechless and struggling to fight. She didn't stand a chance. I wasn't sure what had happened until we exited the court room. Mark explained to me what happened.......ALL CHARGES WERE DROPPED! I couldn't believe it. I was expecting a lesser charge, but Mark's hard work paid off. I'd use him again without hesitation and would highly recommend him. He's very good at his job. Thank you, Mark. -Andrew

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Mark Geiger, superior service and ethical representation.

Mark Geiger did a fantastic job helping me through the tough legal challenges by being patient to explain things I did not understand and with a thorough knowledge of the law. He was always responsive to both emails and phone calls. No matter what happened or the changes that we faced, he was always ...ready to change directions and come out with the best defense possible. If anyone needs an attorney that will truly listen to you and understand where you are coming from, I wholeheartedly recommend Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Geiger!

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 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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