Criminal Defense & More Attorney · Serving Fresno, CA · 48+ Years Experience
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About Mark A. Broughton at a Glance
Mark A. Broughton is a Partner based in Fresno, California, practicing at Mark A Broughton Pc. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, business, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in California (1978), U.S. District Court Southern District of California (1978), and U.S. District Court Eastern District of California (2003). Educated at Western State College of Law J.D. (—) and University of California, San Diego B.A. Sociology (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of California, Fresno County Bar Association, Fresno County Criminal Defense Bar Association, Criminal Law Section of Fresno County Bar Association. Serves clients in Fresno, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark A. Broughton
- Mr. Mark A. Broughton is a lawyer practicing federal criminal law, sexual abuse, criminal defense and 15 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Mark practices at Mark A. Broughton, PC in Fresno, CA
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Mark A. Broughton's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark A. Broughton handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fresno.
DUI / DWI Defense in Fresno
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Criminal Defense in Fresno
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Business & Corporate Law in Fresno
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Federal Crimes in Fresno
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White Collar Crimes in Fresno
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fresno
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fresno are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fresno Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fresno-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fresno Choose Mark A. Broughton
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 Mark A. Broughton's practice in the field of dui/dwi, criminal defense, business, federal crimes, and white collar.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark A. Broughton brings 48+ 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 California, U.S. District Court Southern District of California, and U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, Mark A. Broughton can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, criminal defense, and business, Mark A. Broughton can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fresno
A Fresno-based practice means Mark A. Broughton 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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Common Legal Issues Mark A. Broughton Handles in Fresno
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