Steven Michael Marks

Was solicited by Mr. Marks when I got a reckless driving ticket (78 in a 55) in Caroline County. Went with him because he was the only lawyer who contacted me from that area, and after talking said he knew the officer and felt confident he could get the charge dismissed or at very least a low speedin...g ticket. He told me to get my speedometer calibrated and to take a defensive driving course, both of which could help me make my case. I did both. He was not terribly responsive, but I figured for $250, no big deal. I was a bit surprised though when I got word of the court results. My ticket was reduced to speeding, but a very high speeding (74 in a 55) and he told me I had to take a defensive driving course. I reminded him that I had done that, and sent him the certificate upon completion. He then recalled that and I suppose sent that in for me. What is unfortunate is that I wonder if he had talked about my proactivity on this matter based on his advise if the charge might have been lessened, as he had thought it might be on our first conversation.