Mark Anthony Chmelewski

Mark Anthony Chmelewski

4.6
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Juvenile, Speeding & Traffic Ticket

About Mark

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Kittitas County for 5 years. City Prosecuting Attorney - City of Cle Elum for 8 years Municipal Court Judge- City of Kittitas - 10 years.

37 years

50%
DUI and DWI 20%

Available to represent clients in Kittitas, Yakima, Chelan, Grant and Douglas Counties.

20%
Juvenile Law 20%

Available to represent clients in Kittitas, Yakima, Chelan, Grant and Douglas Counties.

20%
Speeding and Traffic Ticket 10%

Available to represent clients in Kittitas, Yakima, Chelan, Grant and Douglas Counties.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 35 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1990

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Mark Anthony Chmelewski's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 19 reviews | 5 stars

Posted by Holly | March 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Mark Chmelewski

I hired Mark Chmelewski to help me fight off a DUI and was really impressed by him. He was confident but realistic; he had a lot of experience with similar offenses and was easy to talk to about what to expect throughout the process. Chmelewski ...did a really good job at communicating with me and making sure I understood what was happening by meeting with me before and after court. There was no doubt in my mind that he was on my side and was doing everything he could to reduce my charge. Chmelewski is an attorney that I will recommend to anyone in need of legal help, he was professional and extremely helpful during a time that I really needed guidance.

Posted by Danielle | March 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Made a bad experience good!

Mr. Chmelewski was the most helpful attorney I could have asked for. Upon receiving my ticket, I initially called around to speak with various attorneys and knew by his experience and helpfulness that he would be the right guy. Going through this stressful experience, Mr. Chmelewski continued to keep... me reassured and confident as well as continued to work extremely hard to get the best possible outcome for me. Without him, I honestly do not think I would have had the outcome I did. Thank you for your kindness and helpfulness along the way. I appreciate it.

Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Kept me out of a minimum 60 day jail sentence!

My family, friends, employers and myself thank you! With your help Mr. Chmelewski, I am able to continue my life as a father, friend and productive person of society. Mr Chmelewski was able to argue my 14 year old misdemeanor charge that was looking to put me in jail for a minimum 60 days and up to... 394, he kept me out! I cannot thank him enough! He was affordable and personable. I don't believe the outcome would have been the same with any other representation.

Posted by Jeremy | August 23, 2013

Thank you Mark!

Mark did a great job handling my case. He was always available and kept me informed of what was going on and what things I needed to take responsibility for. Professional, courteous, told the facts and didn't promise anything that wasn't possible.

Posted by Sheryl | June 20, 2012 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility

Mark chmelewski

Mark helped me when another lawyer had already taken my money and screwed me over. He seemed knowledgeable and actually cared. He spent time listening to me, and was EXTREEMLY helpfull. I would reccamend mark.

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Mark Anthony Chmelewski's Lawyer Endorsements

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Eva Tuxbury

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I recently had the opportunity to sit in on one of Mark's trials. I reserved enough time to see PTC, jury selection and the entire trial through verdict. I could go on about the details, but the most important things are that he had this jury before selection was finished, he was prepared for anything so I can tell that he worked very hard on this case before getting here. He knew all the facts and all relevant laws. He stood up and fought for his client. But most importantly, he appeared to have a great time doing it. I highly recommend Mark and his team."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Joyce Heritage

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a very qualified attorney. He will work hard on your behalf and can handle complex criminal cases."

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Dan Samas

Criminal defense lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mark has over 20 years of courtroom experience. Having worked as a judge, prosecutor, and defense attorney, he understands the perspective of all parties involved to achieve results for his clients. I encourage you to call him if you are charged with a DUI, criminal, or traffic offense in Kittatas, Grant, Yakima, Chelan, or Douglas county."

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Marianna Valasek-Clark

Unknown lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A highly competent and experienced attorney. I would refer family, friends and clients to Mark without hesitation."

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Dan Samas

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

1995

Certificate of Appreciation, Washington State Bar Association - Criminal Law Section

Work Experience

2010 - 2011

Judge Pro Tem, Grant County District Court

1999 - 2007

City of Cle Elum, City Prosecuting Attorney

1997 - 2011

Judge Pro Tem, Lower Kittitas County District Court

1997 - 2011

Judge Pro Tem, Upper KItttitas County District Court

1997 - 2008

Judge, City of Kittitas Municipal Court

1990 - 1995

Kittitas County, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

1990 - 1992

Law Clerk, Kona Circuit Court

Associations

2000 - Present

Catholic Credit Union

Board of Directors

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1992 - 1995

Washington State Bar Association, Criminal Law Section

Board Member

Education

1989

University of Puget Sound School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

The American University

B.S. - International Relations

N/A

National Judicial College

Continuing Judicial Education

Speaking Engagements

2012

Business Law Class

Central Washington University

Publications

1990

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Languages

English

Activity

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