Free Consultation
$0 first 30 minutes
Mark E Bratlien
About Mark
Biography
Mark Bratlien started his criminal justice career in 1976 as a military policeman in the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Germany for his three year tour of duty. After being honorably discharged, Mark worked his way through college. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Business Administration/Finance from California State University at Dominguez Hills.
In addition to his military police experience, Mark worked for two years as a civilian contract military police officer for the U.S. Air Force while attending college, followed by several years as a police officer in So. California. Mark was assigned to patrol and made thousands of traffic stops and hundreds of DUI arrests. Mark finds this experience extremely valuable in his representation of clients charged with DUI and traffic related offenses. It is real world experience that cannot be learned in law school or from a book.
Mark graduated from Seattle University School of Law in 2002. He worked for the Whatcom County Public Defender for over five years. Through his skill and hard work, he achieved a winning record of trial victories.
Mark Bratlien lives in Bellingham, enjoys running, and golf.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Washington for 22 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Bratlien Law Firm
119 N. Commercial Street, Suite 195 B, Bellingham, WA, 98225
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Mark E Bratlien's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
6 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (6)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews
Posted by Terry | December 15, 2014 | Administrative Law
Mistaken Identity in Goverment Data Base
Few occurances are more alarming than a Gov Data that has your name included by mistake. I engaged Mark Bratlien as my Lawyer to rectify this concern. Mr. Bratlien fulfilled all my expections and more. I endorse him whole heartedly!
Posted by Dick | December 07, 2014 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Speeding Ticket Dismissed
Mark was very effective in the dismissal of a ticket I received for speeding at 1:30 am on a virtually deserted I-5. There were many defects in the issuance of the ticket and despite a recent tightening of judicial decisions in the jurisdiction where I got the ticket, Mark was able to have the infra...
Posted by Jeff | April 13, 2014 | Personal Injury
Expectations exceeded
I enlisted Mark's services ahead of potential personal injury claim(s) and criminal traffic offenses from a traffic accident. He outlined the possible scenarios in a knowledgeable and straightforward manner and offered suggestions about how to move forward as the situation unfolded. Fortunately, ov...
Posted by Megan E | July 17, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Amazing Lawyer
Mark is an amazing lawyer. I was apart of a minor fender bender in october 2012 and received a failure to yield in which i contacted mark to potentially get the ticket dismissed, Which in fact he did. He was willing to explain everything in full to me, which was a big deal because I have never dealt ...
Posted by Deep | April 11, 2013 | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
would recommend......
I contact Mr Mark about traffic infraction .he did explain all my options .and he was able to get that traffic infraction dismissed .so i am very pleased with result .i will recommend Mr mark to any one
Mark E Bratlien's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. It is my privilege to recommend Mark Bratlien. He is an excellent attorney he is highly ethical and has outstanding analytic skills. Hard working and smart, Mark is as good as they come."
"As a former prosecutor for Whatcom County, I have worked opposite Mark on a number of difficult cases. His intelligence, knowledge of the system, and above all, the zealousness he brings to each case, makes Mark a successful advocate. He gets good results. I would highly recommend Mark to anybody facing a criminal charge in Whatcom County."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I have gotten to know Attorney Bratlien through his comments and advice on Avvo. He is very intelligent and I agree with what I have read. He will be a great attorney for you so call him up."
"I absolutely endorse Mark Bratlien. I have known Mark for 10 years. Mark is one of the brightest and most dedicated attorneys I have ever met. When I have a question about a case and want/need another opinion or view, I go to Mark for his. I trust him."
"Mark's hard work and dedication to his clients serves them well. His knowledge of how law enforcement works gives him a leg up in dealing with officers."
"Mark was one of the first attorneys who shaped my career. He taught me everything about misdemeanor cases. Being an ex-law enforcement officer gives him amazing insight to cases and in trial, credibility with the jury. He is excellent at understanding his client's needs and works diligently to find a resolution in the best interest of his client. Mark works hard, sets high standards for himself and those around him."
"Way back when I was a legal intern Mark took me under his wing and helped me learn what criminal defense work is all about. He is smart, professional, and always a strong advocate for his clients. His ability to spot legal issues is impressive as is his knowledge of the law itself. He is a great resource for other attorneys and an asset to his clients. I endorse him fully."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a bright, effective and efficient defense lawyer. I had the pleasure of trying a case with him when our clients were both charged with a very emotionally charged crime. Mark was a great advocate for his client as well as a great team player for the trial. I was impressed with his preparedness and advocacy skills. Since that trial, I have retained my high regard for Mark. When I see him in the courthouse with a client, I know his client is getting good service and being well taken care of through the criminal process."
Zachary Herschensohn
Personal injury lawyer
Evan Jones
Litigation lawyer
Patrick Earl
Criminal defense lawyer
Megan Yeates
Criminal defense lawyer
Carl Munson
Criminal defense lawyer
Thomas Lyden
Criminal defense lawyer
Cassandra De Arriaga-Shaw
Criminal defense lawyer
Douglas Hyldahl
Criminal defense lawyer
Sean Mckee
Criminal defense lawyer
Aaron Lukoff
Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer
Lee Grochmal
Criminal defense lawyer
Robert Butler
Criminal defense lawyer
Michael Brodsky
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2004 - 2009
Senior Deputy, Whatcom County Public Defender
Associations
2003 - Present
Whatcom County Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar Association, Solo and Small Practice SectionMember
Education
2002
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
California State University, Dominguez Hills
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I'm wondering if I'll be arrested while crossing the border from Canada if I cross into a state where I have a missed courtdate.
27 Jan 2015
Q&A
To expunge a misdemeanor charge I have to wait at least 3 years after conviction. Does this include the 2 year probation period?
22 Dec 2014
Q&A
What does a 2 year "deferred sentence- dismissal" mean?
22 Dec 2014