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Mark S. Gardner
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Mark S. Gardner

5.0
2 reviews

9108 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania, VA 22553

Criminal Law, Criminal Defense, Traffic Violations and 45 more

About Mark S. Gardner

Editor-in-Chief, University of Richmond Law Review, 1977-1978. Law Clerk to Richard H. Poff, Justice of Virginia Supreme Court, 1978. Faculty Member, Virginia State Bar Course on Professionalism, 2003-2006. Commonwealth Attorney, Spotsylvania County, 1980-1987.

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January 23, 2018
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Having conducted thorough research on Mr. Gardner following excellent reviews I received when I asked around, I chose Mr. Gardner. I did so because he's handled high vis serious criminal matters with outstanding results. While my misdemeanor matter was perhaps silly by comparison to the big league life and death matters Mr. Gardner handles, he immersed himself in the details of my case and lead me into court with full confidence. He defended me expertly resulting in dismissal. Thank you Sir!

 
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November 06, 2010
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Extremely well prepared.

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 12
    • Traffic Violations
    • Death Penalty
    • DUI/DWI
    • Drug Crimes
    • Expungements
    • Felonies
    • Homicide
    • Misdemeanors
    • Parole and Probation
    • Sex Crimes
    • Theft
    • Weapons Charges
  • Assault
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • White Collar Crime
  • Other 32
    • Criminal Defense
    • Condemnation
    • Assault and Battery
    • Burglary
    • Capital Offenses
    • Civil Drug Forfeiture
    • Civil Forfeiture
    • Controlled Substances Law
    • Criminal Conspiracy
    • Criminal Forfeiture
    • Criminal Fraud
    • Criminal Investigation
    • Driver's License Restoration
    • Driver's License Suspension/Revocation
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Drug Forfeiture
    • Drug Trafficking
    • Embezzlement
    • Extortion
    • Extradition
    • Forgery
    • Gun Rights Restoration
    • Hit and Run
    • Manslaughter
    • Murder
    • Search and Seizure
    • Sexual Assault
    • Shoplifting
    • Stalking
    • Vehicular Homicide
    • White Collar Criminal Defense
    • White Collar Fraud

Practice Details

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    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
    MasterCard
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Gardner & Burks
  • Additional Links
    http://www.gmshlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1978, Virginia
    Memberships
    Virginia State Bar
    Fredericksburg Area Bar Association--past president
    Caroline County Bar Association
    Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    Virginia Trial Lawyers Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond
    Class of 1978
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Davidson College
    Class of 1975
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1953
    Fredericksburg, Virginia, June 28, 1953

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Partner at Gardner & Burks
5.0
2 reviews

The Professional Building9108 Courthouse RoadSpotsylvania, VA 22553U.S.A.

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  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mark S. Gardner was admitted in 1978 to the State of Virginia.
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    Yes, Mark S. Gardner has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Mark S. Gardner will accept MasterCard and Visa.
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    Mark S. Gardner attended T.C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond.

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