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Mark Muenster attended four years of college at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut graduating with a B.A. in 1976. He studied law at Boston University School of Law, in Boston, Massachusetts and graduated with a Juris Doctor degree in 1979. Mark has devoted most of his legal career to criminal defense work.
Mark is admitted to practice law in Washington, Massachusetts, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.
Mark is a member of the Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and served as WACDL's president in 1997-98. He has also served on WACDL's Board of Governors, and as Chair of the Amicus Curiae Committee, which submits briefs to the Washington Supreme Court on the behalf of the organization in significant criminal law cases. He is currently a member of the WACDL's Legislative Committee, which advocates in the Legislature for reforms in the criminal law. He has received both a President's Award and Certificates of Appreciation for service to the organization.
Mark is also a member of the Washington State Trial Lawyer's Association, an organization of lawyers who represent people in personal injury litigation. He is a member of the Clark County Bar Association, and has been active in its District Court Bench Bar Committee. He has been named by Washington Law & Politics magazine as a "Super Lawyer" in 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006.
Mark has been a speaker at Continuing Legal Education seminars on topics in criminal defense for WACDL and for the Washington State Office of Public Defense. He keeps current on the cutting edge issues of criminal law, and teaches others to do the same.
Mr. Muenster has served as counsel on appeal or as amicus curiae (Friend of the Court) in over 60 reported decisions in the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court of Washington since 1984. He was appellant's lawyer in State v. Gunwall, which established the principle in Washington of independent state constitutional review in search and seizure cases.
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Acquired: 1980
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State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1979
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1010 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660
1010 Esther Street, Vancouver, WA, 98660
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Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
I had contacted Mr. Muenster when I was not sure whether I would need legal advice or not. He actually spent 45 min walking me though the situation and calming me down (without even charging me for his time!). He was extremely knowledgeable, kind, easy to talk to, and made it easy to understand the ...
Posted by Sean | September 27, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
I called Mark for consultation about a small claims case. He kindly took the time to walk me through the process and how best to effectively deconstruct each argument. Mark was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful when I needed advice. If I ever have need for representation then I would de...
Posted by Mark | August 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Caring, knowledgeable, dedicated, professional, and skillful. As mentioned by others on this site, it is impressive to watch him in action as he represents you in court. One gets the distinct impression that he has earned the utmost respect from his peers and colleagues in the courtroom from yea...
Posted by Sefora D. | August 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Mark w. Muenster , Was my lawyer, he was so dedicated and understanding of what I wanted and needed. That I could tell and knew that anytime I wanted to voice my option or my concern he always listened to me. He represented me so well that I was literally in awe. He will be forever the best lawyer...
Posted by Anthony Scott Davis | July 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Mark is respectful, responsible, curious, excellent communication skills and excellent legal work. I have had horrible experiences with lawyers. Honestly I have learned more about law and done better on my own then most lawyers. When I did find a good lawyer before Mark the lawyer was skilled and di...
"Mark is at the helm of an elite group of highly experienced local Clark County, WA defense lawyers. Clients as well as fellow defense attorneys know that when in doubt, the best policy is to call Mark."
"I have known Mark for more than 20 years. Criminal defense is an area in which the defendant is always David to the prosecutor's Goliath. But Mark works hard to change that balance so that his clients can get a fair shake. Mark is well read in the law, which means he is aware of the cases and arguments that will help his clients. I am pleased to endorse Mark for all areas in which he practices."
"Mark is one of my "go to" attorneys when I run into a statutory issue. Mark's knowledge of the law is second to none and he has always been willing to share advice and counsel. A truly valued member of the Clark County Bar."
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2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2001
Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1994
President's Award, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1991
Certificate of Appreciation, Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1995 - Present
Washington State Association for Justice
1987 - Present
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Not guilty, second degree murder
Dismissal of drug charge affirmed
reversal of conviction
Affirming dismissal of gun charge
Reversal of conviction
reversal of conviction for burglary
reversal of commitment order
not guilty, child molestation
Reversal of conviction
conviction reversed
reversal of drug conviction
reversal of murder conviction
1979
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English