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Biography
During a career extending over 40 years, Jon Marks had handled hundreds of criminal cases ranging from complex frauds to narcotics cases and crimes of violence. As a former Assistant United States Attorney, he grew up in the federal court system and has always maintained a close relationship with the players -- judges, clerks, prosecutors and defense counsel -- in the federal system. He has appeared in federal courts throughout New York State and in Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Florida and California. He has also handled numerous cases in the state and city courts, mostly federal courts throughout New York State and in Connecticutin New York, with great success.
For Jon Marks, representing people facing criminal prosecution by an all-powerful government is a true calling, a passion. He now limits his practice to just a few cases at a time, allowing him to focus fully on each case without any distractions.
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Licensed in New York for 53 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1973
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Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2015 | Litigation
Excellent and Highly Relevant Advice and Consummate Professionalism
"I recently learned that I was being investigated for my role in carrying out a power of attorney I was asked to serve as for a longtime family friend Although I didn't believe I had done anything wrong I called Jon Marks who I had used previously and successfully in a civil litigation matter. Jonat...
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Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1982 - 1996
Faculty Member, National Institute For Trial Advocacy
1974 - 1978
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Eastern District Of New York
Associations
New York Criminal Bar Association
Member
New York Council of Defense Lawyers
Member
Federal Bar Association
Member
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Lifetime Member
Association of the Bar of the City of New York
Member
1982 - 1996
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyMember
1980 - 1992
Fortune SocietyBoard of Directors
Education
1968
Harvard University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1965
Moravian College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
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Court-TV; CNBC; MSNBC; Fox Television; A&E; Lifetime
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Cardozo Law School Intensive Trial Advocacy Program
Faculty Member
Languages
English