Mark S. Lee

Mark S. Lee

4.6
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 37 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Bellevue, WA
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

40 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 37 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1988

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Location

Law Office of Mark Lee

40 Lake Bellevue Drive, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA, 98005

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Mark S. Lee's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | 1 star

Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Would not recommend

I hired Mark Lee expecting professional legal support during a difficult time. Instead, I experienced poor communication, repeated requests for information I had already provided, and a general lack of follow-through on basic responsibilities. After finally holding him accountable for these issues, h...e abruptly withdrew from my case without explanation or proper notice. His actions added more stress to an already overwhelming situation, and I was left with more work instead of the support I initially sought. If you’re looking for an attorney who listens, communicates clearly, and stands by their client, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere.

Mark Lee

Replied last March 28, 2025

While I can’t comment on the specifics of this post due to confidentiality, I provide clear communication and diligent representation. The vast majority of my clients are very pleased with the legal services they receive and find me responsive, thorough, and attentive to their concerns. I strongly disagree with the characterization in this post. Not every attorney-client relationship is a perfect fit. I’m sorry this one didn’t work out and wish them the best.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worst representation!!

If i could rate -100, that is what this lame attorney had earned. I was referred to mark lee because he is on a list provided by my work to receive a discount.(i pd. 10,000$) From the get go he was unfriendly, unpleasant, and treated me like i was a criminal! He did nothing to fight for me, wanted... to take whatever deal given, and proceeded to diminish any hope of a better outcome. I am now spending more to improve the poor outcome mark obtained. I had complete dread to make every single call to mark. I had to constantly remind mark he was on MY TEAM!! PLEASE dont make the mistake i made, he is a terrible attorney, i would never recommend him.

Mark Lee

Replied last February 21, 2017

This is not a reasonable comment. It is written anonymously and is short on actual facts about whatever the claimed issue is. This person is also name calling. I consistently treat clients with courtesy and respect, and listen carefully to their concerns. The vast majority of my clients are polite, pleasant people who are often facing a challenging or stressful situation. I enjoy being their advocate and providing aggressive, thorough representation. However, there is occasionally going to be a client who is just not being reasonable.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Paper pusher

Mark represented me a few years back and I've never witnessed anybody more incompetent then this man. He wouldn't fight for me, all he wanted to do was get through the paperwork get me to take the plea bargain and be done with the case. He also made me feel like it was an issue for him to drive to Ta...coma from Seattle when he knew from the start this is where the case was going to be taking place. To this day I regret hiring him and feel it was a huge waste of my money.

Mark Lee

Replied last September 16, 2015

This comment is unfortunate and disappointing. Since it was made anonymously I don’t have all the information. I am assuming that this was a criminal case since the comment refers to a plea bargain. It is ultimately the client’s choice to make, but if I advise taking a plea bargain it is only after a thorough risk-benefit analysis of going to trial vs. the plea bargain offer. Again given that this is an anonymous comment, I don't know why this person is saying that there was an issue about me driving to Tacoma. I have appeared in courts in numerous counties throughout the State without the driving being an issue. I fight hard for my clients to get them the best results with the facts and the law in their cases. In some cases the client is going to complain no matter how much effort the attorney has made.

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Mark S. Lee's Lawyer Endorsements

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J. Richardson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 28

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"Mark Lee has the judgment and experience of a big-firm litigator and the personal commitment to clients of an old-fashioned small-town jack of all legal trades. I endorse this lawyer."

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Raymond Ejarque

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark is a great advocate with an outstanding level of professionalism. He has a strong work ethic and represents his clients to the full extent."

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Gregory Hoover

Civil rights lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark is a great guy who I know as we work on the same floor. He is very dedicated to the law and works very hard for his clients. I recommend this attorney for any civil rights case that I get a call on. - Hoover"

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Honors

2010

First Place Excellence in Journalism, Society of Professional Journalists

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Mark Lee

1989 - 1997

Contract Attorney, Law Office of R.R. Bob Greive

Associations

2003 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Lawyer member

2002 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Member

1988 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Education

1988

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Massachusetts, Amherst

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

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