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Mark C. Burton

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 29 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Family, Business, Landlord & Tenant
This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 10%

21 years | 34 cases

10%
Family 10%

21 years | 70 cases

10%
Landlord or Tenant 5%

22 years | 28 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-250 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 22 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2003

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 29 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

No contact information is available for this lawyer

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Mark C. Burton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (7)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2011

THE GREAT MARK C . BURTON

ALL I CAN SAY ABOUT MARK C. BURTON IS I WILL NEVER GO IN TO A COURTROOM WITHOUT MARK C. BURTON ( GEROGE CREAL LAW FIRM ) . If you are not guilt they will get you off. Mark c. burton is the greatest hands down. Thanks again attorney burton!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Phil | July 5, 2011

Great Attorney

Handled our problem with tenants not paying rent quickly and efficiently Thanks Mark!

Posted by RobertColon | April 7, 2011

amazement and miracle

After having 4 free consultations with other lawyers, Mark swept me off my feet with his professional character. Eye contact, i didnt feel rushed, he asked questions, was very sharp and stood in contact. Then I knew he was the one I'd hire and trust with my lifelihood in his hands. ....Every other da...y we had good contact on phone, making me feel I made the right choice. And boy, months later, I still talk about him to others, because of his dedication and hard working he had me witness a miracle ! When I was preparing to change careers due to my fear of losing my license, the turn-around of the case was an 'amazement and miracle' before my eyes. He saved my life, career and my families future benefits . HE WAS WORTH EVERY DOLLAR !! MARK- YOU ARE THE MANNNN !!!!!!!!!

Posted by Mary | March 7, 2011

Family Law

Mr. Burton was the best lawyer, very attentive, caring, energized, and right on point. He reminds me of the famous lawyer F. Lee Bailey. He also kept me informed of everything that was going on. I would highly recommend him again and again. I would also use this lawyer again. Thank you!!!

Posted by Dr. Darlene Davis | July 28, 2010

Excellent

It has been my pleasure to work with Attorney Burton. I was impressed with him at the initial conversation. He is approachable, very down to earth, and very responsive. In the courtroom he is very polished, mannerable, and professional. I was proud to have him represent me!

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Mark C. Burton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Cognata

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Other

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Burton is a giant in the community and quite expert at what he does. He cares for every one of his clientele."

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Zebulon Chandler

DUI and DWI lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr Burton is known as a strong advocate for his clients, and their cases. I recommend him highly."

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William Towe

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mark is an excellent courtroom attorney and well-respected among his peers and clients. We worked together for the same firm in the past, and I was fortunate to learn a great deal from Mark, who always offered excellent advise. Therefore, I highly endorse Mark Burton."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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James Yeargan

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mark for many years. He is always current on new developments in the law, and represents his clients with an unbridaled zeal you don't see in most attorneys. I would recommend Mark to a potential client any day."

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George Creal

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mark is an up and coming DUI lawyer. He is very personable and persuasive. He uses these abilities to convince prosecutors to reduce what appear to be unwinnable DUIs to reckless driving. Mark is also developing an impressive appellate record winning DUIs on appeal. Mark knows the DUI issues, the law and prosecutors and is very successful in winning DUI cases. I would not hestitate to hire Mark if I received a DUI."

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DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Yeargan

DUI and DWI lawyer

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George Creal

DUI and DWI lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2012

Fulton County Landlord/Tenant Mediator, Fulton County Magistrate Court

2011

City's Top Law Firms, Atlanta Business Chronicle

2011

Referral Attorney, Atlanta Bar Association

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Mediator, Fulton County Landlord/Tenant Mediation Program

1996 - 1999

Estate Planner and Trust Advisor, Wachovia

Associations

2003 - 2006

American Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Georgia v. L.S.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. M.S.

Not Guilty

State of Georgia v. T.H.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. E.C.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. G.L.

Not Guilty

State of Georgia v. S.C.

Case dismissed.

State of Georgia v. M.C.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. C.R.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. B.S.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. A.B.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. J.R.

All charges dismisssed

State of Georgia v. W.L.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. S.K.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. S.F.

All charges dismissed

State of Georgia v. J.V.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. G.F.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. S.W.

Not Guilty

State of Georgia v. P.S.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. E.C.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. D.B.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. A.M.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. W.M.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. T.H.

All charges dismissed.

State of Georgia v. T.E.

Reduced to reckless driving, pled in absentia

State of Georgia v. C.W.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. P.S.

Deferred adjudication

State of Georgia v. T.O.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. R.C.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. S.R.

Not prosecuted.

State of Georgia v. T.E.

Not prosecuted

State of Georgia v. N.J.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. T.G.

Removed to pre-trial diversion program

State of Georgia v. M.S.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. P.R.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. D.H.

Reduced to reckless conduct

State of Georgia v. T.M.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. S.P.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. E.S.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. N.F.

Not Guilty

State of Georgia v. M.D.

Not guilty

State of Georgia v. G. E.

Reduced to Failure to Exercise Due Care

State of Georgia v. A.W.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. F.E.

Reduced to reckless driving

State of Georgia v. S.E.

DUI dismissed.

State of Georgia v. L.G.

State did not prosecute

State of Georgia v. A.A.

Dead docketed

State of Georgia v. P. J.-L.

Nolle prossed

State of Georgia v. A.R.

DUI reduced to reckless driving.

State of Georgia v. J.H.

Not Guilty - on all counts

State of Georgia v. M.D.

DUI reduced to reckless driving after appeal.

State of Georgia v. S.O.

DUI dismissed.

State of Georgia v. J.F.

DUI reduced to reckless driving.

State of Georgia v. Y.T.

DUI reduced to reckless driving.

State of Georgia v. J.T.

DUI reduced to reckless driving.

State of Georgia v. V.D.

Not Guilty on all three counts

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Education

1995

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Wake Forest University

MBA

1991

Wake Forest University

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

Georgia DUI Update - Added Topics

Probable Cause - Recent Cases on Per Se and Less Safe DUI Arrests after D'Amato and Rish

Languages

French

English

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