Atty. Jonathan M. Marks
Jonathan M. Marks is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, professional discipline, civil rights.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 58+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan M. Marks at a Glance
Jonathan M. Marks is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Jonathan Marks, P.C.. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on criminal defense and civil rights. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1968), New York (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1974), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1974). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1968) and Moravian College (B.A. Philosophy, 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York Council of Defense Lawyers New York Criminal Bar Association National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan M. Marks
- Jonathan M. Marks is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, professional discipline, civil rights
- Jonathan M. received a B.A. degree from Moravian College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Jonathan M. practices at Jonathan Marks, P.C. in New York, NY
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Jonathan M. Marks's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan M. Marks handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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Civil Rights in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Jonathan M. Marks
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan M. Marks's practice in the field of criminal defense and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan M. Marks brings 58+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia, New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Jonathan M. Marks can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense and civil rights, Jonathan M. Marks can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Jonathan M. Marks attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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